Tab Technical Advisor at TBCARE Nigeria - Abuja

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is a leading medical Development Aid organization working in Global Tuberculosis (TB) Control. With our team of professionals including consultants, nurses and epidemiologists, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has bean active in TB control for over one hundred years both in the national and intamational context. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is active in over 40 countries in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.

TBCARE is a five year project (2010 - 2015) funded by USAID, TBCARE Its assisting the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme through various in country partner organizations. KNCV has an office in Abuja and is recruiting staff for the following positions within the TBCARE project:

Job Title: Tab Technical Advisor

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The position is aimed to increase KNCV’s capacity to coordinate and strengthen the national TB laboratory networks, the capacity of National and Zonal TB Reference laboratories and implementation of new laboratory technology activities in the country.
• The laboratory consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Country Representative Officer and report to the Senior Technical Advisor for the project implementation and carry out the following major tasks:
• Provide technical support to the NTP and NRL to take initiatives to improve tuberculosis control through appropriate TB laboratory technologies
• Support TB CARE I partners in implementing laboratory component of the project
• Coordinate and supervise TB CARE I supported laboratories and the implementation of Gene Xpert and other new laboratory technology
• Assists in planning, M & E progress  towards annual work plans
• Expected outputs and assists in providing technical assistance to NTBLCP in improving the laboratory systems as well as improving the use of laboratory related data for decision making.

Requirements

• Applications are sought from persons with sound knowledge and experience in mycobacteriology, complemented by demonstrated knowledge of TB control and experience in public health strategies.
• Should have at least Master level training in lab science and or infectious diseases, preferably with an emphasis on tuberculosis and knowledge on current WHO policy recommendations on the use of new TB diagnostics, TB laboratory bio safety, SQPs for TB laboratory methods, and specifications for TB laboratory equipment.
• Experience in a mycobacteriology laboratory with knowledge of laboratory quality management systems and function of national TB program will serve as key asset.
• Experience in working in the fields of TB, MDR TB and TB/HIV with field experience in Nigeria.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Willingness to travel across the country.

Remuneration
Competitive salary, depending on age, education and working experience.

Application Closing Date
27th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV with motivational letter to: tushar.kncv@yahoo.com to the attention of Country Representative using Job Title as the subject of the email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email