KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Regional Technical Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Regional Technical Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 220756

Category: Development and Project Management, Health Care

Location: Addis Ababa
Salary:

Job Description

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world.

KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context.

We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

ASCENT Project Background:

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) leads the ASCENT (Adherence Support Coalition to End TB- project), the new Unitaid-funded 3.5 year project that will implement DAT interventions in five key countries (Ethiopia, the Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, and Ukraine) in order to enable innovative new patient-centered, optimized TB care pathways for all types of TB (DS-TB, DR-TB, LTBI) and support the growing global momentum towards the use of these technologies.

Purpose of the position

As a Regional Technical Officer, you will support the implementation of the ASCENT project activities in the region.

You will provide first line technical support to the health facility managers and the first point of contact for regional health system officials.

You support the project with the planning and facilitating of all trainings and workshops. The Regional Technical Officer reports to the ASCENT Project Manager in Ethiopia.

Place of work

There are two vacancies, one Regional Technical Officer will work for Addis Ababa and one Regional Technical Officer will work for Oromia. Duty station for both vacancies is Addis Ababa.

As Regional Technical Officer you will:

Support activities around the technical configuration and implementation of digital adherence technology in the region;

Support engagement with regional health system officials regarding service delivery, supply chain, ICT

departments in the region;

Act as point of contact for districts, health facilities and fieldworkers, coordinating project support as needed in the region;

Provide first line technical support to health facility managers and fieldworkers (basic troubleshooting, escalation to Technical Officer as needed) in the region;

Plan and facilitate trainings and workshops in the region (including logistics);

Conduct monthly district/facility visits to monitor and support technology implementation (includes travel to other project sites);

Prepare reports on data collected via the adherence technology platform for the region;

Other related necessary duties per the Supervisor’s request.

What do we offer?

A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;

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 HR Manual.

Job Requirements

Required profile:

Education

Relevant degree in public health, project management or another related field

Knowledge/Experience

Experience in implementing and/or use of digital technology solutions;

Knowledge on TB MDR TB & LTBI treatment and care;

Experience working on health-related projects in an international organizations;

Affinity with digital technologies;

Experience providing technology support and/or background in IT;

Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical audience;

Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders at local community, district, and regional levels.

Behavioral competencies and skills

Strong communicator to partners & stakeholders at all levels;

Strong computer skills and knowledge;

Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Tagalog;

Excellent presentation skills;

Service-minded towards partners and stakeholders and with a flexible attitude.

How to Apply

You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the link: www.kncvtbc.org/vacancies before 04 September 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our local team in Ethiopia: + 251-911-684302

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Regional Technical Officer Jobs in Ethiopia