Deloitte Nigeria - As part of the mandate received from The Global Fund (TGF) - a partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics, The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) seeks to recruit suitable, qualified and experienced public health professionals for The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) which was established by the Government of Nigeria to coordinate tuberculosis and leprosy control efforts in Nigeria.
Therefore, on behalf of the NTBLCP (National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme), Deloitte is searching for suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Zonal Tuberculosis (TB) Officer
Reference Number: GFA017
Location: Nigeria
Slots: 6 Openings
Job Objectives and Summary
- To support the NTBLCP in implementing key strategic interventions in every target state / zone assigned providing technical support for all key interventions in the grant in order to ensure the achievement of key targets contained in the GF Performance Framework and in the 2015-2020 TB NSP.
- Provide closer technical guidance and support on TB to States, LGA and facilities while ensuring quick reporting on key strategic interventions in each state and also support regular advocacy to state authorities
- Support state level coordination activities and ensure TB service expansion in all the states
- Supervise and monitor interventions in assigned states while ensuring interventions are delivered timely.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Planning & Implementation Support:
- Support the state in planning and implementation of all planned activities particularly activities related to case finding (e.g. active case finding in the community, TB screening in OPD sites; intensify TB case findings among PLHIV, intensify TB case finding in health facilities; active case findings among high risk groups)
- Support the states technical in ensuring Global Fund Objectives are achieved.
- Supervise and Monitor states in their zones and ensure timely implementation of the grant activities.
- Provide TA for implementation of PMDT at community level and support enrollment to reduce the number of patients on waiting list for MDR patients.
Training & Capacity Building:
- Provide on the job training/mentoring for state and LGA programme managers to enhance their capacity in planning, implementing and monitoring of programme activities.
Data Collation & Reporting:
- Facilitate timely and complete collection, collation, analysis of state epidemiological data
- Facilitate timely submission of state data and reports to the National Programme and the GF
- Support provision of feed-back and dissemination of state epidemiological data and reports to key stakeholders
- Facilitate on site data verification and data quality assurance at state and LGA levels.
- Report quarterly activity implementation and provide plans for the next quarter.
Advocacy:
- Conduct strategic advocacy to LGAs in the state with aim of mobilizing resources for TB/HIV control efforts.
Compliance:
- In collaboration with the Finance Officers, ensure that the State Offices/ Sub-Recipients are complying with the terms of the MOUs/ grant agreements including facilitating timely retirement of advances.
Experience and Qualifications
- Medical Doctor with Master's level study in Public Health or Social Sciences.
- Project / Program Management Certification.
- At least 5 years experience in public health
- Experience in TB programme implementation is a necessary requirement
- Experience working with donor funded projects is an added advantag
Desired Competencies:
- Knowledge of policies and processes of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of GF reporting processes and templates will be an asset.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional level English language skills;
- Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Strong management, supervisory, and capacity building skills
- Good understanding of budgets, financial processes and financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements;
- Knowledge of M&E processes will be an added advantage
- Site data verification and data quality assurance at state and LGA levels
- Inter-personal and negotiation skills
Application Closing Date
Monday, 7th January, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online