Project Drivers at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation - 2 Openings

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria is a non-profit public health organization firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in providing technical TB and TB/HIV support services, strengthening TB service delivery, and supporting health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. Our programs are designed to advance the WHO Global End TB strategy of creating a world free of TB. We employ a systems approach, using data-driven quality improvement methods to identify and address gaps in TB diagnostic and treatment services. Our work to end TB focuses on collaborative planning, design, and implementation, engaging the private sector, strengthening service delivery platforms, and community structures, and improving the quality of services.

KNCV since 2000 has implemented successive 5-year circles of USAID-funded flagship TB projects and is presently implementing USAID TB LON 1 & 2 projects across 14 states in Nigeria. Through President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief funding (PEPFAR), KNCV Nigeria/ TB CARE I project provided and expanded TB/HIV services across 35 of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Driver

Vacancy Number: KN076
Locations: Rivers and Plateau

Global Fund

• In collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) as the Principal Recipient (PR), KNCV is implementing the Global Fund Public-Private Mix grant; Scaling up services for TB Prevention and Control in the 3 states of Benue, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
• This will involve engaging primarily with the formal and informal private health sector in these states to find and treat missing persons with TB disease and contribute toward the National TB, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Program’s (NTBLCP) TB treatment coverage targets.
• The overarching strategic objectives of the PPM grant include improving access to quality patient-centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and drug-resistant TB services; preventing transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms in the private sector. 

Position in the Organization

• The Project Driver is expected to support in project logistics. The Project Driver is responsible for ensuring safe logistics of staff and project commodities.
• Hierarchically, the Project Driver reports to the Senior Programme Officer (SPO) 

Purpose of the Position

• The driver is expected to support in project logistics

As a Project Driver you will:

• Convey project staff to their destinations within/outside the primary project location.
• Daily inspection of vehicle.
• Keep vehicle clean at all times.
• Keep logbook.
• Register fuel purchase and consumption in logbook and on purchase receipts.
• Maintain office vehicle and report to the SPO.
• Submit a monthly car maintenance report to the Admin Manager.
• Update vehicles particulars.
• Collect/drop visitors from/at airport.
• Ensure safety of office staff/consultants (and persons travelling for and on behalf of KNCV) while travelling with the official vehicle.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned

Who Are We Looking For?
Education:

• A minimum of WAEC holder

Knowledge / Experience:

• Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Must be patient, meticulous and have a logical mind
• Capable of working well under pressure
• Behavioral competencies and skills:
• Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Must be patient, meticulous and have a logical mind
• Capable of working well under pressure
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.

What Do We Offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract depending on funding and performance.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2022.