KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against tuberculosi (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world. KNCVis 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 also the lead partner in Challange TB (CTB) the new USAID funded 5 year global program to decrease Tb Mortalityand moridity in high burdened countries.

 

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

 

1. Programmatic Management of DR-TB (PMDT) Technical Advisor

Purpose of the position and organisational Position

This is a technical position. The successful candidate is expected to:

. Coordinate PMDT ativities in the state 

. Monitor the diagnosis and notification of drug resistant (DR-TB) patient

. The work up of DRTB patients before enrolment on treatment 

. Enrolment of DR-TB patients on treatment in the community 

. Ensure uninterrupted supply of 2nd line drugs to DR-TB patients on ambulatory treatment using existing channels 

. Pharmacovigilance

. Proper documentation of the records of DR-TB patients on ambulatory treatment, treatment outcomes

. Promote DR-Tb prevention and infection control

. Strengthen collaboration platform and linkages for regular follow up clinic visits and lab evals

. Promote and support effective coordination and referrals of patients for ambulatory and hospital based DR-TB management

. responsible for the Senior Program Manager at the Regional Office

 

Specific Requirements:

. An MBBS degree with 3-5 years working experience

. MPH degree will be an added advantage

. 3yrs working experience with: HIV and TB/DR-TB program at various levels: USAID projects and/or any developement partner

. Strong Coordination, planning and supervisory skills

. Competent with project impleamentation at state and local Government areas

. Experience working at community Level

. Experience working with non-project staff (Govt or Private healthcare workers)

. Excellent written and verbal english language skills

. Self starter, team player, dynamic, solid, open, flexible, absolute integrity, organizational awareness, understanding of cultural differences

 

Duty Station:

Lagos

Kano

Cross Rivers

2. Assistant Technical Officer (NURSE)

Purpose of the position and organisational Position

This is a technical position. The successful candidate is expected to:

. Monitor initiation of enrollment for ambulatory DR-TB treatment

. Adverse effects through quality baseline and regular follow up clinic and lab evals

. Strengthen DR-Tb prevention and infection control by ensuring daily DOT and contact investigation

. Promote patient centered care

. Social support and adherence to tretament 

. The officer is responsible to the PMDT Technical Advisor

 

Specific Requirements:

. RN 

. BSc in Nursing or Community health care or Public healthcare qualifications are an added advantage

. 5 years or more working experience

. At least 3 years work experience with: HIV and TB/DR-TB program at various levels: USAID projects and/or any developement partner

. Experience in DR-TB patient initiation and monitoring of treatment

. Experience with community interventions

. Excellent written and verbal english language skills

. Self starter, team player, dynamic, solid, open, flexible, absolute integrity, organizational awareness, understanding of cultural differences

 

Duty Station:

Lagos

Kano

Cross Rivers

 

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Offer:

. A fixed term contract for 9 months with the intension to extend the contract based on availability of funding

. An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initaitive 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 consits of 40 hours per week

 

Application and information:

Your application (CV, motivational letter, 3 professional referees) should be sent within one week to:

 

The Country Representative

KNCV Nigeria Challange TB Project

 

[email protected]

 

Deadline:

05/01/16

 

The position you are applying for and which location should be the subject of your email. Also added where you saw this ad. in the body of your mail

 

Applications submitted more than a week after will not be considered. Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview