KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB 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 successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with, the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
For the Challenge TB program in USA KNCV is looking for staff to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior TB/HIV Technical Adviser
Location: Abuja
Description;
KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360). Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization. The project in USA will be for a period of 16 months supporting 12 states in USA for quality implementation of TB program.
The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; to strengthen TB platforms.
Purpose of the position and organizational position
This is both a technical and managerial position, where you are expected to:
- Coordinate all USAID TB/HIV implementing partners;
- Support USAID TBIHIV implementing partners to ensure quality planning and harmonization of approaches;
- Organize the coordination platform with the implementing In-country Partners (IP) to review progress and identify obstacles and develop immediate action;
- Support linkages and liaisons between the IP's and USAID, NTP NASCP and NACA.
- The officer is responsible to the KNCV Country Director and/or Deputy Director Operations.
Specific Requirements
- An MPH Degree with more than 6 years experience
- Experience in working with: HIV & TB programs; USAID projects and/or any development partner
- Competent with operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results
- Strong coordination and planning skills
What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offers
A fixed-term contract for 15 months, with the intention to extend the contract based in availability of funding:
- An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
- A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues
- A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
- KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme
- Full-time employment consist of 40 houses per week
Application Closing Date;
11th June, 2015.
How to Apply
Those that are interested and qualified candidates should forward their application (Curriculum vitae, Motivation letter, 3 professional references) to: The Country Representative KNCV USA Challenge TB Project at: jobskncvUSA@gmail.com The position you apply for should be the subject of your email. Application submitted after the closing date stated above will not be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.