Job Title: TB/EID Sputum Movement Consultants (13 Positions)
Job Type: Consultancy
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, /MSc/MA
Experience: 1-2 years
Location: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
Published Date: 1st January 2024
Deadline: 10th January 2024
About Us
KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with the technical and administrative capacity to strengthen TB, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19 vaccination service delivery platforms, supporting health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. With 150 program staff in 14 state offices and over 2,000 ad hoc health care workers across 248 facilities, KNCN Nigeria has remained a major player in TB program implementation in Nigeria. We employ a systems approach, using data-driven quality improvement methods to identify and address gaps in TB and HIV diagnostic and management services. Our work focuses on collaborative planning, design, and implementation, engaging the private sector, strengthening service delivery platforms and community structures, and improving the quality of services available in Nigeria.
In collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) as the Principal Recipient (PR), KNCV is implementing the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, which seeks to improve the publicprivate mix (PPM) contribution to TB control, community active TB case finding and referral for management, as well as the provision of HIV Testing Services (HTS) to pregnant women through community engagements and early infant diagnosis for HIV in the 7 states of Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi Cross River, Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina.
The GC7 approach will include 1) people-centered services where clients are valued as equal partners who are served by integrated and client-centric differentiated service delivery (DSD) approaches; and 2) community engagement that targets.
- Persons with HIV and TB
- TB/HIV co-infection
- Multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR TB)
The goals of the grant are:
- To accelerate efforts at ending the TB epidemic in Nigeria by ensuring access to comprehensive and high-quality patient-centred and community-owned TB (TB, HIV/AIDS, and DR-TB) services for all Nigerians by 2026.
- To increase the PPM contribution to the national TB case notification from 24% in 2022 to 30% in 2026 and to increase the community contribution to the national TB case notification from 43% in 2022 to 45% in 2026.
- To achieve 100% HIV screening among pregnant and breastfeeding women in unconventional settings (TBAs and home settings) in Nigeria by 2026.
Purpose of the job
The TB/EID Sample movement consultant will support general Public Private Mix (PPM), community active TB case search as well as 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 ensure adequate documentation and monitoring.
Duties and responsibilities:
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- Collaborate with the State Program Officer to work with the State program in reviewing the existing molecular diagnostic sites (GeneXpert, Truenat, etc) 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 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 shipment.
- Routine review and validation of sample shipment reports by the linkage coordinators for their respective states.
- Facilitate prompt resolutions 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.
Job Specifications
Education:
- HND or Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Knowledge/experience:
- 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations
- Experience in TB program is an added advantage.
- 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.
- Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
- Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to 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.
Note:
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the recruitment process.
- Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
- Qualified females are encouraged to apply.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.
Method of Application
Interested Applicants are encouraged to apply online: – Click here to apply Deadline for receiving application is 10th January 2024.