TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally. The organization is an international center of expertise for TB control. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of the second ‘killer’ infectious disease and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB. Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by succesfully driving back TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s we also share our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. Our vision is: A world free of tuberculosis. Our mission is: The global elimination of TB through the development and implementation of effective, efficient and sustainable TB control strategies. – See more at: http://www.kncvtbc.org/about-kncv#sthash.Z4Xtby3N.dpuf

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 1 – 2 years
• Location: Kaduna
• Job Field: Consultancy  , NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management

Purpose of the job The TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant will support general public-private mix (PPM), community-active TB case search, and 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 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.) for 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 a 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 shipments.
• Routine review and validation of sample shipment reports by the linkage coordinators for their respective states.
• Facilitate prompt resolution 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.

Who are we looking for? Education:

• HND, or bachelor’s degree.
• A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations.
• Experience in the TB/HIV program is an added advantage.

What do we offer?

• An on-site consultancy (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.

Method of Application

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