Sample Movement Consultant at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally. The organization is an international center of expertise for TB control.
Experience1 – 2 years
Location Kaduna
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.
Method of Application
Interested Applicants are to apply by sending their CV and cover letter as a single document using the Subject (Application – Job Title) to: recruitment@kncvnigeria.org
