Senior PPM Associate at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation - 2 Openings

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior PPM Associate

Locations: Benue and Taraba
Employment Type: Contract

Purpose Of Job

• The overall purpose of the position is to ensure effective coordination and support of all program activities. Hierarchically, the Senior PPM Associate will report to the Senior Programme Officer in Kaduna State.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all PPM activities to ensure the finding of missing TB cases and linkage to treatment in the state.
• Track the activities of LGA PPM coordinators and report promptly to the SPO and TB advisor.
• Ensure all reports from the PPM coordinators are collated in line with project timelines and shared with the SPO/M/E officer.
• Review incentive documents from the PPM coordinators, PMVs, and PFP and recommend payments within stipulated time lines.
• Conduct regular mentoring and site support visits for private-profit facilities and other engaged entities to support the LGA PPM coordinators.
• Participate in LGA PPM review meetings and provide regular updates to the SPO.
• Conduct a periodical review of the functionality of all engaged entities and provide feedback to the PPM coordinators to improve performance.
• In conjunction with the PPM coordinator, conduct a periodic review of the hub and spokes mapping for updates as may be necessary.
• Track PPM performance in the state against set target and ensure cascade losses and gaps are promptly addressed
• Work with the state PPM focal persons or M/E officers to ensure all PPM contributions to the program are properly reported.
• Follow up with an electronic update of all PPM data by key responsible personnel.
• Perform any other duty assigned.
• Perform other additional duties assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent in health and social sciences, nursing, or a related discipline.
• Working Knowledge of program management Especially USAID and Global Fund-funded projects.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work with discretion.
• Good written and oral communication skills

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.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online