PPM Cluster Coordinator at the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN)

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) is a Christian Health and Development Organization working in partnerstiip with the Federal Ministry of Health and with the State Ministries of Health in 10 states (Akwa lbom, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi Benue, Katsina Nasarawa and the FCT- Abuja) towards the eradication leprosy and the care/restoration of persons and communities affected by leprosy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PPM Cluster Coordinator

Location: Minna, Niger
Job type: Contract
Reports to: Head of Programme and Operation
Department: Programmes and Operations

Job Summary

• The PPM Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating program implementation within the PPM cluster.
• This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including partner organizations, to ensure effective project management, adherence to strategic goals, and compliance with organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the project at the state level
• Support the State Technical Officer TB& HIV
• Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including private health sector care providers, Linkage Coordinators, sample movers and other related staff providing services along TB service delivery cascade;
• Support facilities to ensure effective linkages for TB clinical cascade as well as integration with allied interventions including HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment;
• Assist in the data collection, collation, validation and reporting according to TLMN GF M&E plan; Submit monthly/quarterly state progress reports to the country office
• Assist organize and implement meetings with State technical Officers, SMCs, LCs and SOs

Qualifications and Skills

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Sciences, Social Sciences or any other relevant related fields 
• A Master's Degree in Public Health, Project Management or related field will be an added advantage
• Experience of implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage
• 3 years working experience Tuberculosis, HIV Control
• Knowledgeable in TB/HIV and Understands various technicalities in implementing TB/HIV related grants in both Private facilities and the community.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.
• Proven work experience in a health-based NGO or similar role
• Familiar with and resident in the project state.
• Experience in working with local communities including conducting health awareness in community settings
• Understand teamwork and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages at least MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint, ODK, MATS App.

Personality:

• Good communication and writing skills.
• Good team player
• Good knowledge of the State applied for
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite packages.
• Result driven.
• Strong analytical /problem-solving skills.
• Good planning/organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
• Knowledge of health systems issues in Nigeria.
• Demonstrable track record of achievements in public health programs.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their "Cover Letter and CV in single file,
saved with your name and job title” in MS Word format to: tlmnigeriarecruitment@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• TLM-Nigeria has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people.
• Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all TLM-Nigeria safeguarding policies, including TLM-Nigeria Safeguarding Code of Conduct.