Senior PPM Associate – Cross River At KNCV Nigeria

KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in strengthening the service delivery of TB, TB/HIV and other diseases of public health concern and a key player in research and innovation in Disease prevention and control in Nigeria. With Project footprints across all the states in Nigeria and FCT, KNCV Nigeria has remained a major player in TB Program and other public health interventions in Nigeria. We employ a systems approach, using data driven 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 to improve the quality of healthcare services in Nigeria.

The TB LON Project is funded by USAID Nigeria and focuses on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The TB LON region 1 and 2 project is to be implemented by KNCV TB foundation Nigeria to expand the provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers through the engagement of the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities, and civil society.

The project is targeted at increasing the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases that are detected, treated, and notified across the 14 implementing states in Nigeria: Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo and Rivers State. The project’s four intermediate results are as follows:

Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB, DR-TB, and TB/Human

Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) services.

Strengthened TB service delivery platforms.
Reduced TB disease transmission and progression and
Accelerated TB innovations with improved impact on program implementation

Towards meeting the project set targets, KNCV Nigeria and partners adopts a mixed model of community and facility-based, health systems strengthening strategies and digital solutions to find TB cases.

Senior PPM Associate – Cross River

Job Title: Senior PPM Associates
Job Type: Contract
Qualification: B.Sc. or equivalent in Health and Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience: 5 years
Location: Cross River
Published Date: 26th March 2025.
Deadline: 5^th April 2025.

Purpose of Job

The overall purpose of the position is to ensure effective coordination and support of all program activities. Hierarchically, the Senior PPM Associate will report to the Senior Programme Officer in Cross River State.

Job Description

Coordinate all PPM activities to ensure the finding of missing TB cases and linkage to treatment in the state.
Track the activities of LGA PPM coordinators and report promptly to the SPO and TB advisor.
Ensure all reports from the PPM coordinators are collated in line with project timelines and shared with the SPO/M/E officer.
Review incentive documents from the PPM coordinators, PMVs, and PFP and recommend payments within stipulated timelines.
Conduct regular mentoring and site support visits for private-profit facilities and other engaged entities to support the LGA PPM coordinators.
Participate in LGA PPM review meetings and provide regular updates to the SPO.
Conduct a periodical review of the functionality of all engaged entities and provide feedback to the PPM coordinators to improve performance.
In conjunction with the PPM coordinator, conduct a periodic review of the hub and spokes mapping for updates as may be necessary.
Track PPM performance in the state against set target and ensure cascade losses and gaps are promptly addressed
Work with the state PPM focal persons or M/E officers to ensure all PPM contributions to the program are properly reported.
Follow up with an electronic update of all PPM data by key responsible personnel.
Perform any other duty assigned.
Perform other additional duties assigned

Skills and Qualifications

B.Sc. or equivalent in Health and Social Sciences, Nursing, or a related discipline.
Working Knowledge of program management Especially USAID and Global Fundfunded projects.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work with discretion.
Good written and oral communication skills.

What do we offer?

A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
Frequent capacity building and training.

KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Method of Application

Interested Applicants are encouraged to apply online:
Click here to apply
Deadline for receiving application is 5^th of April 2025.

Note: • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.