MULTIPLE VACANCIES AT KNCV NIGERIA

JOB ALERT: MULTIPLE VACANCIES AT KNCV NIGERIA

Organisation: Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV Nigeria)
Location: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Sector: Public Health / NGO
Project: Harmonized Technical Assistance Framework for Effective National Scale-Up of Near-Point-of-Care (nPOC) TB Diagnostics in Nigeria

KNCV Nigeria, with funding from the Gates Foundation and in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), is recruiting qualified professionals for several technical and leadership positions.

The project aims to strengthen the deployment, integration, quality assurance and sustainability of near-point-of-care molecular TB diagnostic technologies across Nigeria.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

1. National Technical Advisor – Laboratory Systems/Deployment

Qualification: Advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Technology or a related field.
Experience: 8–10 years of progressive professional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the deployment and scale-up of nPOC TB diagnostic tools.
• Conduct facility readiness assessments covering infrastructure, power, staffing, biosafety and connectivity.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, user orientation and integration into diagnostic systems.
• Strengthen laboratory quality management, internal quality control and external quality assurance.
• Provide technical support for equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and consumables management.
• Mentor laboratory personnel and state-level technical teams.
• Monitor equipment functionality, utilisation and operational challenges.
• Prepare deployment plans, technical reports and implementation guidance.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in laboratory systems strengthening, TB diagnostics or laboratory quality management.
• Expertise in diagnostic equipment deployment, biosafety and quality assurance.
• Experience working with government health institutions, laboratory networks and development partners.
• Strong technical leadership, planning and stakeholder coordination skills.

2. National Technical Advisor – Systematic TB Screening

Qualification: Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology or another relevant health discipline. Postgraduate public health training is an advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and scale-up of systematic TB screening and active case-finding activities.
• Identify priority populations, screening locations and appropriate referral pathways.
• Integrate TB screening with diagnostic testing and treatment services.
• Develop screening tools, referral procedures and implementation guidelines.
• Train, mentor and supervise screening teams and facility personnel.
• Analyse screening data, including people screened, presumptive cases, testing outcomes and treatment linkages.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with laboratory, MEL, ICT and health communication teams.
• Document implementation progress and lessons learned.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in TB programming, active case finding or integrated health service delivery.
• Knowledge of TB screening, diagnosis and treatment referral pathways.
• Experience in community-based services, training and supportive supervision.
• Strong data analysis, communication and technical reporting skills.

3. National Technical Advisor – MEL/Program Performance

Qualification: Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Information Systems or a related field. Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan and results framework.
• Monitor project indicators relating to site readiness, diagnostic testing, equipment utilisation and treatment linkage.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, analysis and reporting.
• Conduct data quality assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards, performance summaries and analytical reports.
• Facilitate programme performance reviews and document implementation challenges.
• Contribute to donor reports, technical briefs and presentations.
• Strengthen the capacity of project and government teams in data management and performance monitoring.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in MEL, public health data systems or programme performance monitoring.
• Experience in indicator development, data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with DHIS2.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, R or similar data visualisation tools.
• TB or donor-funded health programme experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

4. PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor

Qualification: Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Administration, Development Studies or a related field. Postgraduate training is an advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote integration of nPOC TB diagnostic services into routine Primary Health Care and state health systems.
• Identify opportunities and barriers to integrating diagnostic services into existing health structures.
• Develop integration, sustainability and transition plans.
• Engage government institutions, state TB programmes and PHC authorities.
• Support government ownership and long-term sustainability of diagnostic services.
• Identify resource requirements and support planning and budgeting processes.
• Strengthen collaboration among TB programmes, PHC agencies, laboratory services and healthcare facilities.
• Monitor integration milestones and document implementation progress.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Experience in PHC strengthening, health systems integration or government engagement.
• Understanding of health planning, budgeting and service delivery sustainability.
• Experience working with government health structures is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and analytical skills.

5. Health Communication and Behavioural Change Specialist

Qualification: MPH or advanced degree in Behavioural Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, Health Communication or a related discipline.
Experience: The vacancy announcement states 8–10 years in the role description, while the qualification section specifies a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health communication and behaviour-change strategies to increase awareness and use of nPOC TB diagnostic services.
• Identify behavioural, social and communication barriers affecting access to TB screening and diagnosis.
• Develop culturally appropriate communication messages, IEC materials, job aids and training content.
• Support healthcare provider engagement and community awareness activities.
• Coordinate with screening, laboratory, ICT and MEL teams.
• Use community feedback and monitoring data to improve communication approaches.
• Monitor communication activities and contribute to project reports.
• Ensure communication materials are accurate, respectful, non-stigmatising and compliant with safeguarding requirements.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in health communication, behaviour change or community engagement.
• Experience developing communication materials and facilitating provider or community engagement.
• Understanding of culturally appropriate and evidence-informed communication.
• Strong writing, facilitation and content development skills.
• Experience in TB or donor-funded public health programmes is an advantage.

6. Director, Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Qualification: Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Business Administration, International Development, Health Economics or a related field.
Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement KNCV Nigeria’s resource mobilisation and sustainability strategy.
• Diversify funding sources through bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, private-sector partners and domestic financing.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead the preparation of grant proposals, concept notes and competitive bids.
• Build strategic partnerships with governments, development partners, academic institutions and private-sector organisations.
• Negotiate and manage institutional partnerships and memoranda of understanding.
• Develop new revenue opportunities in consulting, digital health, implementation science, training and technical assistance.
• Represent the organisation at donor meetings, investment forums and strategic engagements.
• Monitor global health financing trends and maintain a funding opportunity pipeline.
• Coordinate proposal development and strengthen institutional funding success.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in global health, business development, strategic partnerships or resource mobilisation.
• Demonstrated success securing competitive grants and leading multi-partner consortia.
• Strong understanding of donor funding, health systems, digital health and implementation science.
• Excellent negotiation, networking, proposal development and communication skills.

Note: The advertised deadline for this position is 27 July 2026, which has already passed. Applicants should confirm whether the vacancy has been reopened before applying.

Employment Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy:

• Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
• One-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
• A fast-paced and results-oriented working environment.
• An international and collaborative workplace.
• Opportunities for professional development, capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria’s employment conditions and benefits scheme.

General Application Information

For the five technical and advisory positions numbered 1–5:

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as KNCV Nigeria reserves the right to close vacancies once suitable candidates are identified.

Additional conditions:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment background investigations.
• The organisation maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment and abuse.
• The roles involve travel within Nigeria.
• KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should visit the official KNCV Nigeria recruitment page to review the vacancies and submit their applications.

Official Application Portal

CAREERS

Applicants should select their preferred position and follow the application instructions provided on the recruitment portal.