TB / EID Sample Referral Consultants at Damien Foundation Belgium (DFB) Nigeria Project (5 Openings)

Damien Foundation (DFB), Nigeria Project is a charitable Non-Governmental Medical Organization involved in Leprosy and Tuberculosis Control activities in Nigeria since early 90s. The foundation is very popular with her achievement in pioneering Multi-Drug Resistance Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment in the country. She initiated the MDR –TB treatment in collaboration with University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan in June 2010 and recorded a high treatment success rate.

In over 25 years of operation in Nigeria, the foundation has impacted lives of several Persons Affected with Leprosy (PALs) through free reconstructive surgeries, free prostheses, mobile clinics, social reintegration and social supports to both PALs and their families Currently, Damien Foundation Nigeria covers a population of over 56 million across nine States (Oyo, Osun, Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Kwara and Ondostates) with technical and financial supports in case detection and management in Tuberculosis and Leprosy. The main character of Damien Foundation is the quality of services, which are delivered in close partnership with the community and the Government.

In order to strengthen the implementation of the Global Fund TB/HIV Grant program in the State above, (DFB) is seeking for qualified persons to fill the position below:

Job Title: TB / EID Sample Referral Consultant

Locations: Any DFB implementing states (Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Lagos & Ogun)

Job Description

• As the Sub Recipient (SR) to IHVN on Tuberculosis project under Global Fund Grant, DFB has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Active TB/HIV case finding programme across the above-mentioned States.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of Sputum Movement in the State of assignment.
• Provide technical support to the riders in ensuring that programmatic data and administrative support are accurately captured and reported according to set guidelines.
• Process, verify and present relevant sample shipment data for monthly reimbursement
• Support the IT officers as well as the State Technical Officers in ensuring the regular maintenance of the sample shipment database/information system
• Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to each local government in their state.
• Support the programme department in the monthly appraisal of the adhoc staff involved in sample logistics
• Support the IT officers in harmonizing the data submitted in the shipment forms with those on the sample referral dashboard
• Regularly monitor the retrieval of the results of samples sent to the GeneXpert/AFB microscopy labs
• Ensure the effective transportation of samples from the facilities to the designated laboratories and in accordance with the Global Fund PPM policy
• Regularly monitor the retrieval of TB investigation results and their uploading on the DFB sample dashboard and MATS application.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of BSc in Biological / Medical Sciences with at least 2 years of relevant work experience especially in area of TB sample referral logistics.
• Minimum of 2 years working on TB/HIV related projects
• Previous leadership experience in a related role will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Computer literacy with competency in Microsoft office package.
• Applicant's experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• Age: Not more than 45 years.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Damien Foundation is strictly against Sexual Exploitations, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) If you have been found guilty of SEAH in past years, such person should not apply for this vacancy. offenders will be highly persecuted.