CPPM Cluster Coordinator at Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) - 5 Openings

Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) officially registered with Corporate Affairs Commission as an indigenous non-profit NGO in March 2018. Before then, the organization was a country office of the International Non-Governmental Organization called the Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: CPPM Cluster Coordinator

Job Reference Number: LTR (PMU)/_2023/SCTBHCM/001
Locations: Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, and Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: State Technical Officer

Job Summary

• The CPPM Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of all Community activities of the Global Fund (GF) GC7 Grant within his/her cluster in line with all indicators for the grant in the state.
• He or she will work closely with the LCs/SOs in his/her assigned cluster in the state of implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective coordination and support various clusters under his care.
• Ensure seamless sample pooling for shipment from clusters to GeneXpert sites.
• In collaboration with LGTBLS, will ensure an adequate supply of TB drugs, TPT drugs and HIV test KITs in his clusters.   
• Ensure availability of sputum cups and coordinate movement of children from PfP and FBOs to X-ray site.
• Collate data and report from LCs/SOs and HFs under his/her care and report to the state technical officer and LTR.
• Collaborate with sample movement consultant to ensure efficient sample movement and delivery of results to facilities under his/her care.
• Take roles as assigned by the State Technical Officer or representative of the executive management.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Project Management or related fields.
• A Master's Degree in Public Health, Project Management or related fields will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in public health and health systems programs.
• Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in TB/HIV and Understands various technicalities in implementing TB/HIV related grants in both Private facilities and the community.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong management, supervisory, and capacity building skills.
• Knowledge of health systems issues in Nigeria.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to respond effectively.
• Demonstrable track record of achievements in public health programs.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.