TB / HIV Technical Assistant - Katsina
2 weeks ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
WHO WE ARE
KNCV has been fighting TB since its establishment in 1903 as a collaborative effort by several private local TB control initiatives in the Netherlands. Over the past 118 years, the organization has acquired indispensable knowledge and experience in the field of effective TB control, resulting in pre-elimination in the Netherlands and significant contributions to global evidence generation, policy development and TB program implementation worldwide.
KNCV has 90 technical staff: around 30 of whom are based in The Hague and around 60 at country level. The skill matrix includes general TB advisors and highly specialized experts who are active in the following areas: data driving strategic planning for TB Elimination; development of funding requests (GF and other); DR-TB programming including patient triage, introduction of new drugs and shorter all oral regimens, aDSM, decentralization of DR-TB services; TB/HIV collaborative interventions, joint service delivery; LTBI diagnosis, treatment and surveillance; comprehensive laboratory network strengthening, introduction of new (molecular) laboratory techniques and quality assurance systems; epidemiology, prevalence and drug resistance surveys. We do TB surveillance and surveillance systems, epidemiological modeling; mobile and digital health solutions; health systems strengthening, including human resources for health, CME, e-learning and blended learning programs; decentralized financing of integrated TB programming; increasing access for vulnerable groups, including programming to address discrimination and stigma.
JOB SUMMARY
RequirementsEducation:First Degree, BSc / BAA master's degree in public health will be an additional advantage.Knowledge / Experience:A minimum of three (3) years of experience in TB/HIV program implementation in a resource challenged setting.Demonstrated experience with public health disease programs and/or surveillance strengthening in developing countries (including national TB control programs and/or other infectious disease control) is highly desirable.Experience with Global Fund policies, regulations, and procedures is desirable.Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer.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.Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the coordination of the Program Officer, the State TB/HIV Technical Assistant will:Provide day-to-day oversight for the scale-up of community TB/DRTB, HIV, and PPM services across the state.Coordinate with all the ad-hoc field workers engaged by KNCV Nigeria to ensure effective service delivery.Support the program officer in ensuring seamless coordination and robust data reporting.Work closely with cluster coordinators and LGA TB/HIV reporting structures.Collaborate with the state STBLCP and SASCP to facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building as TB and HIV service integration is being scaled up.Build the capacity of existing state TB and HIV structures toward program sustainability.Collate and analyse program data following LGA validation of TB and HIV data.Identify the gaps in providers, facilities, and LGAs and develop remedial actions.Develop the weekly state/LGA TB/HIV activity work plan in line with the approved state budget.Onboard field teams and service providers on technological solutions (MATS, CommTB, AIM 250, EPCON, specimen movement dashboard).Manage the back end of these systems and work with the central teams to troubleshoot issues.Provide on-site mentoring and capacity building for TB/HIV PPM and community service providers in the state.Review weekly community TB and HIV activity reports from outreaches, active case findings, and HTS among pregnant women conducted across all LGAs by the CBOs.Assess work plans and budgets for the subsequent week's activities for the program officers approval.Maintain the state's line listing of all DRTB patients identified from PPM and community interventions.Support the STBLCP and SASCP in ensuring 100% linkage to treatment for HIV-positive pregnant women identified in the community.Maintain statewide visibility of TB/HIV program commodities, consumables, and medicines.Collaborate with state TB and HIV logistics officers.Redistribute RTKs and medicines to LGAs as needed.Manage the supplies and distribution of Mama Packs and the action meal.Prepare distribution plans and generate monthly utilization reports
REQUIRED SKILLS
Following care plans, General medicine, Internal medicine, Public health, Medicine, Planning
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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