Organization: KNCV Nigeria
Job Title: PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor
Location: FCT, Abuja
Job Field: Public Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Fixed-Term, with possibility of extension)
Qualification: Public Health, Health Policy, Health Administration, Development Studies or a related field
Experience: Minimum of 5 Years
Reports To: Chief Scientific Officer
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
About KNCV Nigeria
The Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) Nigeria is an indigenous non-profit organization committed to advancing the prevention and control of tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases of public health importance.
KNCV Nigeria works with government institutions, development partners, healthcare providers and communities to strengthen health systems and improve access to quality healthcare services.
About the Project
With funding from the Gates Foundation, KNCV Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), is implementing a project to strengthen the national scale-up of near-point-of-care (nPOC) TB diagnostics in Nigeria.
Job Summary
The PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor will lead efforts to integrate and sustain near-point-of-care TB diagnostic services within routine Primary Health Care (PHC) and state health systems.
The role will strengthen partnerships with government institutions, TB programmes and PHC structures, promote government ownership, support implementation planning, strengthen referral pathways and facilitate resource mobilization for sustainable diagnostic services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess opportunities and barriers to integrating nPOC diagnostic services into PHC and state TB programme structures.
- Support the development of integration and transition plans defining responsibilities, supervision arrangements, referral pathways and routine operating requirements.
- Engage government technical officials and stakeholders to coordinate implementation and address administrative and operational barriers.
- Support state and facility teams to identify routine resources and system inputs needed to sustain services.
- Document resource gaps for consideration through established planning and budgeting processes.
- Facilitate technical discussions, evidence-sharing and implementation planning that promote government ownership.
- Strengthen coordination among TB programmes, PHC agencies, laboratory services, facility management and community service-delivery structures.
- Work with MEL colleagues to monitor integration and sustainability milestones.
- Document progress, implementation barriers and lessons for wider health-system uptake.
- Ensure advocacy-related activities comply with donor requirements, organizational policies and applicable laws.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Administration, Development Studies or a related field.
- Postgraduate training is an advantage.
- At least five years of experience in PHC strengthening, health-system integration, government engagement or health-programme implementation.
- Experience working with government health structures, particularly state or local PHC systems, is desirable.
- Understanding of health planning, budgeting, sustainability and service-delivery integration.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to distinguish technical implementation support from activities requiring specific advocacy or lobbying compliance review.
Key Deliverables
- PHC integration and sustainability/transition plan or technical inputs to the project plan.
- Stakeholder coordination records and documentation of agreed actions.
- Assessment of routine resource needs and health-system gaps.
- Periodic reports on government ownership, integration and transition milestones.
- Technical inputs to project and donor reports.
What KNCV Nigeria Offers
- Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
- One-year fixed-term contract, with the intention of extension depending on funding and performance.
- Fast-paced and result-oriented working environment.
- International working environment with opportunities for initiative.
- Capacity-building and training opportunities.
- KNCV Nigeria’s employment conditions scheme.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through the official KNCV Nigeria recruitment portal:
Apply Online: https://kncvnigeria.orangehrmlive.com/external/#/recruitment-apply/vacancy/242
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Additional Information
- KNCV Nigeria reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the recruitment process.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- KNCV Nigeria maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment and abuse.
- The role involves travel within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal-opportunity employer.
Organization Website: www.kncvnigeria.org
