Jobs at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) For Technical Officer, TB

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Location

Lagos

Job Description

In Nigeria, MSH currently implements the following programs; Program to build Leadership and Accountability in Nigeria’s Health Sector (PLAN-Health), Prevention, Organizational Systems, AIDS Care & Treatment Project (ProACT), Community Based Support (CUBS) for Orphans and Vulnerable Children and as part of a consortium of partners; Tuberculosis CARE I Program (TB CARE I)

Responsibilities

• The Technical Officer will provide technical assistance in collaboration with MSH TB Project Director, MSH TB Regional Advisor for Africa, MSH-TB CARE I Senior Technical Advisor for Nigeria, TB CARE I lead in Nigeria, National TB and Leprosy Control programme (NTBLCP) of Nigeria and other stakeholders in accordance with the national TB policy guidelines and International Standards of TB care.
• S/he will report to MSH-TB CARE I Senior Technical Advisor.
• Support the Implementation of all MSH/TB CARE I activities in consistent with TB CARE I Nigeria plan, NTBLCP strategic plan and MSH quality standard under the supervision of MSH TB Technical Advisor for Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria TB CARE I Country lead.
• Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor, provide support to NTBLCP in improving TB case detection, program management, information management for the programmatic management of Drug-resistant TB and strengthen supervision including monitoring and evaluation.
• In consultation with the Senior Technical Advisor, TB Care I, represent MSH in technical meetings and forum including partner and stakeholders meetings.
• Liaising with other technical partners such as KNCV, WHO, FHI and other partners at national and international level.
• Foster clear communication about project activities, plans and organizational policies within MSH and between strategic projects and partners.
• Model effective leadership and create conducive environment for collaborations with NTBLCP, partners and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to ensure that project activities are carried out within budget and agreed timeframes.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of information and reports to MSH, TB CARE I and relevant partners.
• Work with TB CARE I team in Nigeria on implementing overall TB CARE I plan .

Qualifications and Skills

• Medical doctor with postgraduate training in public health or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in public health.
• Good strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of and experience in training and capacity building.
• Demonstrated operating in a management culture built on consensus and results.
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experienced with project planning applications.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a team-based structure.
• Ability to travel up to 40% percent of the time within Nigeria.
• Fluency and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

How to Apply

Please click this link to apply.

Deadline

18 October, 2013