KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fightagainst tuberculosis (TB), stlll the second most deadly infectious disease in the world 

 

KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficint, (innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemioiogists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug resitstant TB. .. 

 

Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 19705, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise 

 

with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in the Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country officers office in the Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises from private, Institutional, corporate, and government donors

 

For the Challenge TB program in Nigeria KNCV is looking for staff to fill the following positions 

 

Laboratory Advisor

 

 

Specific Requirements 

A degree in the Medical Sciences- MBBS/MB.Bch or Laboratory Sciences (an MPH would be ab advantage) and a minimum of 5 years experience in TB and/or HIV programs 

Experience as laboratory quality assurance officer or laboratory manager

Experience in working with: HIV & TB program; USAID project or any development partner

Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills

Competent with laboratory operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results.

 

Duty station:

Lagos, Kano, Akwa Ibom 

 

Common requirements 

Excellent written and verbal English language skills 

Self starter, tem player, dynamic, solid, open, flexible, absolute integrity, organizational awareness 

Understanding of cultural differences

 

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation opffer?

A fixed-term contract for 15 months, with the intention to extend the contract based on availability of funding 

An informal work atmosphere in an international enviornment where initiative is appreciated

A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience

Full-time employment consists of 40 hours pers week

 

Application and information

Your application (curriculum vitae, motivation letter, 3 professional references) should be sent within the week after publication of this advertisement to:

the Country Representative KNCV Nigeria Challenge TB progect: [email protected].

The position you are applying for should be the subject of your e-mail.

Applications submitted more than a week after the day of publication will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview