Global Fund C PPM Project Vacancy announcement- KNCV Nigeria.
KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity to strengthen TB, TB/HIV and COVID 19 Vaccination service delivery platforms, supporting health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. With over 200 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.
In collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) as the Principal Recipient (PR), KNCV is implementing the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) which seeks to improve the public-private 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 highquality patient-centered and community-owned TB (TB, TB/HIV 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.
Recruitment Program Officer (1)
(Vacancy number KN002)
Job Title: Program Officer (1)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: MBBS, MPH
Experience: 5 years
Location: Anambra
Published Date: 7th January 2025
Closing Date: 13th January 2025
Purpose of the job
The program officer will serve as the team lead at the state level and oversee the implementation of the Global fund GC7 grant in the supported state. The Program officer will work closely with and support the State TB and Leprosy Control Programs (STBLCP) as well as the State AIDS and STI Control Program (SASCP) in the control of TB and HIV in the supported states. The program officer will support demand creation for TB and HIV control services, support the diagnosis of TB from the private sector and the community, as well as support provision of HIV testing services to pregnant women through community engagements and early infant diagnosis for HIV. The Program officer will also support the management of diagnosed TB/DRTB cases in each supported state and ensure that all enrolled TB clients have a favorable treatment outcome. They will organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Program Officer:
- Oversee the implementation of all components of the Global Fund GC7 grant in the state.
- Facilitate the engagement of private Health facilities and other relevant stakeholders in TB and HIV control.
- Organize & conduct regular data-driven health facility supervision to ensure quality TB, TB/HIV, DR-TB surveillance, and service delivery.
- Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including private health sector care providers, Linkage Coordinators, sample movers, PPM Cluster Coordinators, Sputum Movement Consultants, Community TB/HIV Cascade Monitors, CBOs, and other related staff providing services along TB service delivery cascade.
- Support facilities to ensure effective linkages for TB clinical cascade as well as integration with allied interventions including HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.
- Work with relevant state staff to disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
- Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets and ensure key performance indicators are met in line with the grant objectives.
- Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to TB and TB/HIV program interventions and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
- Represent KNCV with donors and government officials on issues of Global Fund GC7 grant.
- Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Assist in the data collection, collation, validation and reporting according to KNCV GF M&E plan.
- Submit monthly/quarterly state progress reports to the country office.
Who are we looking for?
Education:
- MBBS and master’s degree or higher in public health.
- A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage.
Knowledge/experience:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in TB/HIV program implementation in a resource challenged setting.
- Demonstrated experience with public health disease programs and/or surveillance strengthening in developing countries (including national TB control programs and/or other infectious disease control) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with key HIV innovations and other strategic initiatives with focus on surveillance and/or monitoring.
- Experience of Global Fund policies, regulations, and procedures desirable.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and use of computer
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approachable and good listener
- Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work, and 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 use 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.
How to Apply
- Interested and Qualified candidates are to Click here to apply Only applicants who applied via this channel will be considered
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
