Administrative Officer At KNCV

Overview 

The National Tuberculosis Drug Resistance Survey (DRS)

Tuberculosis Drug resistance is a major threat to global tuberculosis (TB) care and control and Nigeria is among WHO’s list of 10 countries globally with a tripartite burden for TB, TB/HIV and MDR-TB. In 2012, Nigeria conducted her first TB drug resistance prevalence survey (DRS) to estimate the status of MDR/RR-TB. A total of 3,932 people with MDR/RRTB were detected and notified in 2022, a 32% increase from 2,975, and 3,185 people were enrolled in treatment, up from 2,197 in 2021. 

National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program (NTBLCP), Federal Ministry of Health with funding support from United States Agency for International Developments (USAID) through KNCV Nigeria is conducting a second national TB DRS to establish the status of MDR/RR-TB and by extension the prevalence of XDR-TB and other resistance patterns. There is the need to establish the resistance patterns to both the first and second-line anti-TB medicines including the recently introduced new and repurposed drugs especially now that the country has adopted and accelerating the roll out of bedaquilinebased all oral regimen(s) for the treatment of DR-TB.

The overarching objective of the DRS is to determine the prevalence of MDR/RR-TB among new and previously treated bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB cases in Nigeria.

Other specific objectives include:

• To determine the prevalence and resistance patterns to first- and second-line antiTB drugs, (e.g., isoniazid, pyrazinamide, fluoroquinolones, bedaquiline, linezolid, pretomanid, Clofazimine)
• To assess key changes in DR-TB burden since the earlier survey.  
• To describe sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB patients.
• To investigate possible risk factors for rifampicin-resistant pulmonary TB (i.e., factors associated with the development of RR -TB in the country)
• To develop evidence-based recommendations to the NTBLCP for the control of drug-resistant TB in Nigeria.

KNCV Nigeria

KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in strengthening TB, TB/HIV, 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, TB/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.

Since 2000, KNCV TB Foundation has implemented successive 5-year circles of USAIDfunded flagship TB projects (TBCTA, TB CAP, TB CARE 1, Challenge TB). It is presently implementing the USAID TB LON 1 & 2 projects across 14 states (Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Rivers, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Taraba, Anambra, Delta, and Imo) in Nigeria. Working with TB Program and Partners, KNCV Nigeria has under the TB LON project piloted and scaled up key innovations in the TB program in

Nigeria; the use of portable digital x-ray with AI for active TB case finding, TB LAMP platforms to strengthen TB  diagnostic networks, the use stool for TB diagnosis in children and digital health tools such as the EWORS, CommCare App, XMAP, Virtual based CBT, and the USSD SMS technology to optimize active TB case finding in facilities and community settings with outstanding results.

KNCV Nigeria implements other key projects such as The STOP TB Partnership/UNOPS funded DATS project, TB diagnostic Connectivity Project, USAID Cluster 6 “HALG_ACE Consortium”, The USAID funded COVID-19 Vaccination Acceleration Project, The Global PPM project, The USAID funded new tools project and The Jensen paediatrics TB project.

KNCV Nigeria in collaboration with NTBLCP and funding from USAID seek to employ qualified candidate in the implementation of 2024 National DRS for the position listed below:

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification:  BSC, BA, MBA. 

Job Field: Administration, Management. 

Experience: 4-6 years

Location: Abuja

Reporting Line: Central Project Coordinator

Purpose of the job 

The Admin Officer is responsible for the smooth operation of overall administrative activities. The Admin Officer is responsible for the logistics of staff including travel arrangements, organizes meetings internally and externally, and ensures that the office supplies are in place. Ensures updated inventory management system for the project. Ensure a proper functioning logistics support system including flight management. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and logistical support in organizing workshops, events, trainings, etc, including preparing the necessary documentation. 
• Arranges flights for all domestic air travels as per request(s) 
• Facilitates visa processing for visiting international consultants (writing invitation letters, obtaining travel approval at Immigration services, etc).
• Arranges hotels and arranges transport for all visitors.
• Responsible for arranging hotels and accommodation for workshop/meeting/training based on the selection of vendors made by committee/management.
• Coordinates transport arrangements for the overall program activities as per the request in a timely manner and ensures the information is accurate in the logbook and up to date.
• Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of physical assets and office, including vehicles, equipment, furniture, and office building. Arrange for repairs as necessary. 
• Serves as security liaison and manages information for the security of staff office, and physical assets belonging to the organization and ensuring KNCV fulfills security-related regulations. 
• Undertake supply and service provider pre-qualification, conduct market research, identify and recommend legitimate local suppliers or contractors through systematic evaluation and maintain a database of potential and active suppliers/contractors.
• Any other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications  

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in administration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. 
• Sound knowledge of society, customs, culture, politics, and geography in Nigeria
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and 
• Ability to monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. 
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, organizational management skills, and problem-solving skills. 

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.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Method of Application

• Interested Applicants are to

• Deadline for receiving application is 28^th of February 2024

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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 will be travel requirements and opportunities both within Nigeria.  
• KNCV Nigeria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.