Chief of Party At KNCV Nigeria

KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in strengthening TB, TB/HIV and COVID-19 Vaccination service delivery platforms, supporting health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. With 150 program staff in 14 state offices and over 2,000 ad hoc health care workers across 248 facilities, KNCN Nigeria has remained a major player in TB Program implementation in Nigeria. We employ a systems approach, using datadriven quality improvement methods to identify and address gaps in TB, TB/HIV diagnostic and management services. Our work focuses on collaborative planning, design, and implementation, engaging the private sector, strengthening service delivery platforms, and community structures, and improving the quality of services available in Nigeria.

Since 2000, KNCV TB Foundation has implemented successive 5-year circles of USAID-funded flagship TB projects (TBCTA, TB CAP, TB CARE 1, Challenge TB). It is presently implementing the USAID TB LON 1 & 2 projects across 14 states (Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Rivers, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Taraba, Anambra, Delta, and Imo) in Nigeria. Working with TB Program and Partners, KNCV Nigeria has under the TB LON project piloted and scaled up key innovations in the TB program in Nigeria; the use of portable digital X-ray with AI for active TB case finding, TB LAMP platforms to strengthen TB diagnostic networks, the use of stool for TB diagnosis in children and digital health tools such as the EWORS, CommCare App, XMAP, Virtual based CBT, and the USSD SMS technology to optimize active TB case finding in facilities and community settings with outstanding results

USAID/Nigeria integrated Delivery of TB Services (iDOTS) Regions 1 Project

KNCV Nigeria, as the apparently successful prime recipient of USAID’s iDOTS Region 1 Project, proposes to scale and sustain current USAID efforts to achieve quality TB services and full treatment coverage aligned with National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) and UNHLM targets. The iDOTs region 1 Project will support TB activities in the eight targeted states namely, Bauchi, Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Nasarawa, Plateau and Taraba to increase the number of TB cases detected, treated and notified by 65% from 67,270 in 2023 to a cumulative number of 534,912 TB patients over the life of the Project.

Expected Results for (iDOTS) Regions 1 Project:

Increased diagnosis of individuals of all ages and sex with all forms of TB
Optimal treatment outcome for all individuals with TB started on treatment
TB disease transmission and progression reduced
Accelerated TB research and innovations with improved impact on program implementation
Strengthened systems and structures that accelerate progress to TB control and support pandemic preparedness

Roles and responsibilities:

The Chief of Party will work closely with the Project Technical Leads and provide oversight and through other senior advisors to guide strategic country-level TB diagnostic network planning and implementation. The CoP will provide oversight, coordination and supervision of the project’s activities; provide conceptual development of programmatic designs/changes; assist in evaluation of program effectiveness in meeting stated objectives. S/He also provides overall management and coordination of activities of the project. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee the implementation of the iDOTS project activities and provide high quality technical, strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project
Serve as primary project liaison from KNCV Nigeria to USAID, US Government representatives, partners, non-governmental organizations, and officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and other line ministries and representatives from other donor and development agencies.
Accountable for the achievement of results, project objectives and deliverables
Provide oversight for financial systems and reporting
Collaborate with other network partners and stakeholder representatives, build and maintain productive relationships
Facilitate the development of staff skills, knowledge and professional development whenever possible.

Reporting Channels

The Chief of Party iDOTS Region 1 project reports to the Executive Director KNCV Nigeria

Timeframe: Full term assignment with an initial period from 1st March 2025 to 30th September 2025.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a master’s degree with background in Medicine, Public Health or relevant field.
Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience and expertise in TB program management and implementation at the national level
Experience in managing large and complex donor-funded programs of similar or related nature, size, and complexity
Demonstrated experience working in the health sector on TB and other disease programs
Knowledge and understanding of the legacy of USAID and other donor funded programs in Nigeria.
Strong working familiarity with USAID regulations and policies.
Experience working with Government of Nigeria TB program and USAID funded local Partners
At least five years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a technical team and in project design.
Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors and government counterparts at the senior level.
Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and thinking, management, supervision, and budgeting.
Possess strong project management, interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven working knowledge and fluency in written and oral English required.
Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills are required.

Application and information

Your application including your curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, proof of prior experience, and 3 professional references which must be indicated on you CV) should be submitted via recruitment@kncvnigeria.org.

The deadline for Submission is Friday 10th January 2025.