(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2618253/ForumPhotos/MSH%20-%20Management%20Science%20for%20Health.PNG) Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a private, non-profit educational and scientific organization. MSH is recruiting for the following position(s):
Job Title: Senior Technical Officer TB
Job ID: 11-3959
Location: TBCARE I Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Center/Office: CHS - HSD
Project/Program: TBCARE
Overall Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Officer will provide technical assistance in collaboration with MSH TB Project Director, MSH TB regional advisor in Africa, TB CARE I lead in Nigeria, NTP and other stakeholders in accordance with the national TB policy guidelines and international standards of TB care.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Implement all MSH/TB CARE I activities in consistent with TB CARE I Nigeria plan, NTP strategic plan and MSH quality standard under the supervision of MSH TB project director and MSH TB regional advisor in Africa in collaborations with Nigeria TB CARE I Country lead
• Provide support to NTP in improving program management, increase TB case detection and strengthen supervision including monitoring and evaluation.
• Represent MSH in technical meetings and forum including partner and stakeholders meetings
• Liaising with other technical partners such as KNCV, WHO, FHI and others 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 NTP, partners and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical and managerial expertise 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:
1. Medical doctor with postgraduate training in public health or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 10 years experience in public health; at least 5 years experience in TB control
3. Proven successful experience of working with National Tuberculosis Programme or TB projects
4. Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.
5. Strong analytical skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation
6. Knowledge of and experience in training and capacity building.
7. Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills operating in a management culture built on consensus and results.
8. Demonstrated intermediate computer skills such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experienced with project planning applications.
9. Ability to work effectively and independently in a team-based structure.
10. Ability to travel up to 30 percent of the time within Nigeria.
11. Fluency and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Application:
Submit your application online through the link below:
Management Science for Health (MSH) Employment Opportunities (https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3959/job)
Deadline: Not Stated.
There is no deadline set for this job opportunity but it is better to apply as soon as possible because it caan close anytime.