Medical Advisor Global Fund TB Project at the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) - 2 Positions

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) is a Christian NGO working in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, providing technical support to Federal and state’s Leprosy &TB Control Programmes in 9 states.

We seek to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Nigerian to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Advisor Global Fund TB Project

Location: Abuja
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• The TB project is for a duration of 1 year, six month renewable on extension of project and satisfactory performance.

He/She shall:

• Provide technical support for the implementation of Global Fund TB program in the states supported by TLM Nigeria.
• Maintain contact with National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
• Support the States TBLC Programmes in policy formulation, communication development, advocacy and routine collation of TB data.
• Analyze field reports to determine weaknesses in programme delivery and suggest recommendations for improvements.
• Lead the production of programmatic and M and E progress reports.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of Progress Update and Disbursement Request ((PUDR) reports.

Requirements
Interested candidates should have the following:

• First degree from a recognized institution in Medicine & Surgery,
• An MPH would be an added advantage,
• Minimum of 5 years working experience on donor funded TB projects in Nigeria
• Strong skills in leadership, organizational, analytical, institutional capacity strengthening.
• Ability to relate effectively with development partners, Civil Society Organizations and Ministry of Health at national and state levels,
• Excellent written and oral communication, skills with proficiency in computer packages
• such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Epi-info and SPSS are necessary .
• Experience and good understanding of Global
• Fund principles and procedures is desirable.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2018.

Method of Application
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three professional referees.