TB/EID Sputum Movement Consultants at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation - 7 Openings

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TB/EID Sputum Movement Consultant

Requisition Reference: KNO103
Locations: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kaduna, Kano & Katsina

Purpose of the job

• The TB/EID Sample movement consultant will support general Public Private Mix (PPM), community active TB case search as well as HIV early infant diagnosis implementation in the state with a special focus on sample referral to testing sites by sputum movers, as well as timely retrieval of results, and ensure adequate documentation and monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the State Program Officer to work with the State program in reviewing the existing molecular diagnostic sites (GeneXpert, Truenat, etc) mapping.
• Support the effectiveness and efficiency of sputum sample/EID referral in both public and private facilities in the state to designated GeneXpert sites and reference laboratories.
• Conduct routine monitoring and supervisory visits to ensure the effectiveness of sample referrals in their respective states.
• Collate and submit monthly sputum shipment data in the state to the state program officer.
• Review and submit verified Sputum/EID payment sheet monthly.
• Coordinate monthly harmonization of data between the Linkage coordinators/CBOs and the Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (LGTBLS)
• Support demand creation for Tuberculosis (TB) services at the community level
• Write and share monthly narrative reports on sample shipment.
• Routine review and validation of sample shipment reports by the linkage coordinators for their respective states.
• Facilitate prompt resolutions of downtimes at any designated molecular diagnostic site and re-direct or re-distribute sputum samples to nearby sites for prompt testing.
• Conduct any other task as may be assigned.

Job Specification
Education:

• HND or Bachelor’s Ddegree.  
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations
• Experience in TB program is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work and the ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2024