KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high-burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), FHI 360, Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), PATH, The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Senior Technical Adviser, Epidemiology
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship
- Experience7 years
- LocationAbuja
- Job FieldMedical / Health NGO/Non-Profit
Purpose of the Position
- In the position of senior technical advisor epidemiology you will provide epidemiological support to complex projects in order to enhance evidence-based decision-making, conduct intervention studies, surveys, support analysis of epidemiological data, and carry out operational research.
Profile
As Senior Technical Adviser Epidemiology you will:
As Senior Technical Adviser Epidemiology you will:
- Work with relevant stakeholders including the NTP, donors and project staff to ensure a data driven process is used in programming;
- Be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the activity M&E framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impact;
- Lead the analysis of data collected for assessment of progress, areas of improvement, and identification of successful interventions that could/should be replicated or scaled-up;
- Guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned;
- Support all technical staff in M&E functions and supervise any M&E related staff in the program;
- Carry out and support epidemiological TB research;
- Develop and evaluate project plans for CTB research projects;
- Maintain research contacts with national and international organizations and with various local and external organizations such as universities or medical research institutes;
- Give formal and on the job training on M&E, and operational research related to TB control;
- Advise and support government authorities and local institutions in setting up and conducting M&E activities;
- Formulate recommendations for the implementation of TB control interventions to national TB control programs and other institutions or organizations on the basis of research results and lessons learned;
- Promote the expertise of KNCV colleagues by presenting research results and their relevance for policy making;
- Publish scientific articles on the basis of the research conducted and lessons learned;
- Give presentations at conferences and scientific meetings.
Requirements
Education:
Education:
- MSc or corresponding degree in epidemiology, statistics or in public health
- Holding a doctorate degree (PhD) in epidemiology, public health and/or statistics.
Knowledge/experience:
- At least seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries
- A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g., activity implementation against results and funding)
- Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision
- Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and program outcomes and impacts
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with epidemiological and statistical analysis
- At least 4 years relevant post-qualification professional experience in research
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research techniques; specifically implementation research
- Demonstrated skills in applying statistical software for research data analysis
- Knowledge of and experience in training and capacity building
- Ability to work both as member of a team and independently
- Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload
- Ability to work in an international team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Assets:
- Experience with working in resource-challenged countries
- Familiarity with infectious diseases such as HIV AIDS and TB.
What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Offer
- A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract, depending on performance and availability of funding;
- An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
- A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
- The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
- KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references
Interested and qualified? Go to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation career website on www.kncvtbc.org to apply
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