We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: PDX ACF Coordinator
Vacancy No.: KNO114
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-Time
Purpose of the Job
- The Portable Digital Xray (PDX) Active TB Case Finding (ACF) Project Coordinator will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of the PDX ACF Project across all states of the Federation + FCT.
- The coordinator will support the engagements with state governments and ministries of health and ensure the successful implementation of the grant across Nigeria.
- The project coordinator will also oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Global fund PDX ACF grant across the country.
- The Project coordinator will design a functional M&E system for the project in line with the National TB and leprosy Control program data management system.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of the PDC ACF Project across all states of the Federation + FCT.
- Engage with state governments and Ministries of health to ensure ownership and sustainability of the PDX ACF project.
- Oversee the implementation of all components of the Global Fund PDX grant across all states of the Federation.
- Design and implement a functional monitoring and evaluation system for the project in line with the National TB and Leprosy Control Program Data Management System.
- Facilitate the engagement of relevant stakeholders in for the success of the project.
- Organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery.
- Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including State TB programs and field personnel.
- Support the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets and ensure key performance indicators are met in line with the grant objectives.
- Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to TB and TB/HIV program interventions and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
- Represent KNCV with donors and government officials on issues of Global Fund PDX grant.
- Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Assist in the data collection, collation, validation and reporting according to KNCV GF M&E plan.
- Submit weekly/monthly/quarterly progress reports to the National TB and leprosy Control Program
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates should possess an MBBS/MSc/PHD
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health will be an additional advantage.
Knowledge / experience:
- Minimum Seven (7) years’ 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 in the deployment of Digital Xray’s for TB control in resource limited settings.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with key TB/HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with focus on surveillance and/or monitoring.
- Experience of Global Fund/USAID policies, regulations, and procedures desirable.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer
- Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and 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 use 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
Not Specified.
Note
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Due to the influx of applications,. Only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
- Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer
Deadline: January 31, 2024
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