Posted on: Fri 05-06-2015

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

KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, 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 epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant 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 1970s, 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 offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Challenge TB

KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360). Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization. The project in Nigeria will be for a period of 16 months supporting 12 states in Nigeria for quality implementation of TB program.

The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the position and organizational position

• The M&E Assistant will work with the Senior Program Manager to assist in M&E activities in the States;
• Assist in timely and complete reporting of CTB activities;
• Adapt & implement tools & techniques to improve quality and use of data;
• In collaboration with the State TB program, mentor all M&E focal persons in the facilities; and reports to Senior Program Manager in the Regional Office

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters' Degree in Social Sciences
• At least 2 years of experience in M & E in Public Health Project
• Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, Community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer

Common Requirements for the Position

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Self starter, team player, dynamic, solid open, flexible, absolute integrity, organisational awareness
• Understanding of cultural differences

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offers

• A fixed-term contract for 15 months, with the intention to extend the contract based in availability of funding:
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues
• A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme
• Full-time employment consist of 40 houses per week

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application (Curriculum vitae, Motivation letter, 3 professional references) to: The Country Representative KNCV Nigeria Challenge TB Project at[email protected] The position you apply for should be the subject of your email. Application submitted after the closing date stated above will not be considered.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

 

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