Job ID 13-9890 Reports To: Principal Technical Advisor TB Overview
The Senior Technical Advisor will provide overall technical assistance on e-TB Manager implementation and enhancement of TB case detection in Nigeria in collaboration with MSH Principal Technical Advisor ,TB for Africa, MSH HQ,CTB Country lead in Nigeria, National TB and leprosy Control program(NTBLCP) of Nigeria and other stakeholders in accordance with the national TB policy guidelines and international Standards of TB care.
S/he reports hierarchically and functionally and administratively to the Principal Technical Advisor, TB, MSH.
Specific Responsibilities
Provides overall technical expertise for MSH/CTB Project in Nigeria by supporting the implementation , scale up and proper handover of an electronic TB data management information system and enhancement of TB case detection
Ensures that project activities are carried out within budget and agreed timeframes
Implement all MSH/ CTB activities in consistent with CTB Nigeria plan, NTBLCP strategic plan and MSH quality standard in collaboration with Nigeria CTB Country lead
Represent MSH in technical meetings and forum including partner and stakeholders meetings
Foster clear communication about project activities, plans, and organizational policies within MSH and between strategic projects and partners.
Participate in USAID TB project consortium progress and implementation process
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate Degree in health related field; MD, MBBS preferred, possession of an MPH Degree will be an added advantage
Previous record of e-TB manager program implementation in Nigeria is a plus
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public health; at least 2 years’ experience in TB control
Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills
Strong analytical skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation
Knowledge of and experience in training and capacity building
Demonstrated operating in a management culture built on consensus and results
Ability to work effectively and independently in a team-based structure
Ability to travel up to 60% percent of the time within Nigeria
Fluency and excellent written and oral communication skills in English
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