Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) has a significant background, initially serving as a country office for the Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR), before transitioning to an independent indigenous non-profit NGO registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in March 2018. This evolution underscores its commitment to addressing the complex challenges of leprosy and tuberculosis (TB) within Nigeria's context.
Position: State Technical Assistant (STA) Job Reference Number: LTR (PMU)/_2024/STA/001 Locations: Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, and Yobe Employment Type: Full Time Reports to: State Technical Officer
Job Description
As the State Technical Assistant (STA), you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating the monitoring and evaluation aspects of our Global Fund GC7 Project. Your contribution will be instrumental in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in project implementation across the state.
Key Responsibilities
Service Scale-Up Oversight:
- Provide day-to-day oversight for the expansion of community TB/DRTB, HIV, and PPM services in the state.
- Ensure effective service delivery by coordinating with ad-hoc field workers engaged by Sub-Recipients (SRs).
Seamless Coordination and Data Reporting:
- Support the State Technical Officer (STO) in ensuring seamless coordination and robust data reporting.
- Collaborate closely with cluster coordinators and Local Government Area (LGA) TB/HIV reporting structures.
Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building:
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building in collaboration with the state TB and HIV programs.
- Build the capacity of existing structures towards program sustainability.
Data Collation and Analysis:
- Analyze program data post-validation by LGAs, identifying gaps and developing remedial actions.
Activity Review and Approval:
- Review weekly community TB and HIV activity reports, assessing work plans and budgets for subsequent approvals.
Line Listing of DRTB Patients and HIV-Positive Pregnant Women:
- Maintain a comprehensive line listing of DRTB patients and ensure 100% linkage to treatment for HIV-positive pregnant women.
Workplan Development:
- Develop weekly state/LGA TB/HIV activity work plans aligned with the approved state budget.
Technological Solutions Management:
- Onboard field teams and service providers on technological solutions, managing the backend and troubleshooting issues.
On-Site Mentoring and Capacity Building:
- Provide on-site mentoring and capacity building for TB/HIV PPM and community service providers.
Supply Chain Management:
- Ensure statewide visibility of TB/HIV program commodities and manage supplies and distribution effectively.
Education & Work Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, Public Health, or related fields.
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with an advanced certificate in M&E is an advantage.
- Proficient in ICT skills, especially in MIS software development and data analysis.
- Experience in implementing Global Fund (GF) grants is desirable.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in M&E roles within public health projects.
Desired Competencies
- Strategic thinking to align M&E activities with organizational goals.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement.
- Adaptability to changing program requirements and environments.
- Proficiency in project management and advanced analytical skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter and CV in a single Word format file, saved with their name and Job Title to Info@ltrnigeria.org.
Please use “LTR (PMU)/_2024/STA/001-STATE” as the email subject. The application deadline is 19th June 2024.
Note:
- Candidates must use the correct subject format in their email to avoid disqualification.
- For example, applicants for the Gombe state position should use “LTR (PMU)/_2024/STA/001-GOMBE STATE”.
- Similarly, applicants for Yobe state should use “LTR (PMU)/_2024/STA/001-YOBE STATE”, and so forth for other states.
