KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Public Health
Purpose of the job
- The PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor will lead efforts to promote the integration and sustainability of nPOC TB diagnostic services within routine Primary Health Care (PHC) and state health systems.
- The role will strengthen strategic partnerships with the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP), State TB Programmes, PHC structures, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders to advance government ownership, institutionalize implementation plans, strengthen functional referral pathways, and facilitate advocacy and resource mobilization.
- he Advisor PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation will drive stakeholder coordination and resource activation to ensure effective integration, long-term sustainability and continuity of nPOC TB diagnostic services beyond the project lifecycle.
Reporting Line:
- Reports to the Chief Scientific Officer and works closely with NTP, state TB programmes, PHC authorities, facility teams and relevant government and implementing partners
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess opportunities and barriers to integrating nPOC diagnostic services into PHC and state TB programme structures.
- Support development of integration and transition plans defining responsibilities, supervision arrangements, referral pathways and routine operating requirements.
- Engage relevant 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 and document 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 broader health-system uptake.
- Ensure engagement and advocacy-related activities comply with donor requirements, organizational policies and applicable laws; seek compliance guidance where needed.
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 reports and donor reports
Skills and Qualifications
- 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.
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-orientated 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
20th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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.
- KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
- There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.
