TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant
Job Title: TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant
Job Type: Consultancy
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MSc/MA
Experience: 1-2 years
Location: Kaduna State
Published Date: June 24th, 2025.
Closing Date: June 30th, 2025.
Purpose of the job
The TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant will support general public-private mix (PPM), community-active TB case search, and 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 adequate documentation and monitoring.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the State Program Officer to work with the State Program in reviewing the existing molecular diagnostic sites (GeneXpert, Truenat, etc.) for 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 a 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 shipments.
- Routine review and validation of sample shipment reports by the linkage coordinators for their respective states.
- Facilitate prompt resolution 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.
Who are we looking for?
Education:
- HND, or bachelor’s degree.
- A master’s degree in public health will be an additional advantage.
Knowledge/experience:
- 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations.
- Experience in the TB/HIV program is an added advantage.
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.
Method of Application
- Interested Applicants are to apply by sending their CV and cover letter as a single document using the Subject (Application for TB/EID Sample Movement Consultant) to: [email protected]
- Deadline for receiving application is 30th of June 2025.
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.
