Recruitment TB/HIV Cascade Monitors (7) (Vacancy number KN133)

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.

In collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) as the Principal Recipient (PR), KNCV is implementing the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, which seeks to improve the publicprivate 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 high-quality patient-centered and community-owned TB (TB, HIV/AIDS, 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.

Job Title: TB/HIV Cascade Monitors (7)

Job Type: Consultancy

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, /MSc/MA

Experience: 1-2 years

Location: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina

Purpose of the job

The TB/HIV cascade monitor will support engaged community-based organizations (CBOs) in supported states to optimize community TB case finding and management, as well as diagnosis of HIV among pregnant women from the community and linkage to care. The TB/HIV cascade monitor will also supervise the decentralized management of DRTB patients receiving care in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct supportive supervisory visits to the CBOs to review their documentation to ascertain the presumptive and positive TB/HIV cases in their registers.
• Conduct visits to the DOTS sites and Laboratory facilities to verify presumptive and diagnosed TB/HIV cases from the community/CBO in the facility and lab registers.
• Ensure that all the diagnosed TB/HIV cases from the community are also in the LGA register and receiving treatment.
• Collate the verified results from the CBOs and report to the KNCV program officer for review and processing for stipend payments.
• Work with the TBLS of supported LGAs to ensure complete capturing of Community TB data by the TBLS.
• Perform oversight functions to the CBOs and Community Health Workers (CHWs) on the implementation of Active TB/HIV case findings (ACF) in the selected slums.
• Collect and collate retirements and report of activities (program and financial) implemented from supported CBOs, and forward same to the Program Officer for further processing.
• Summarize the collated data from the CBO report and share this report with the TBLS and STBLCP.
• Conduct any other task as may be assigned.

Job Specification Education:

• HND or Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 1-2 years’ relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations
• Experience in TB/HIV program is an added advantage.
• Experience with Global Fund policies, regulations, and procedures is desirable.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and the use of computers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work and the 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 multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

What do we offer?

• 40 hours per week, service 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.

Application and Information (Read Carefully)

⇒ You can apply for this position by making your CV and cover letter as a single document and use the following subject pattern.

⇒ “An application for job position, location, KN133”

Then email your attachment to tbhivcascademonitor@kncvnigeria.org Applications sent by any other means or delivered to other addresses will not be considered under this application.

⇒ Application deadline is 26th of April 2024

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 may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
• Qualified females are encouraged to apply.
• KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.