Technical Advisor needed at CRS

Catholic Relief Services-CRS is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organi7ations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CR5 operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, health and emergency programming.

Job Title: Technical Advisor, TB SMILE

Location 
Benue

Job Field
Medical, Health, Safety

Job Responsibilities
The technical Advisor, TB will be responsible for working closely with the SMILE technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the program focusing primarily on community childhood TB care
She or He will assist in the strengthening the capacity of partner CSOs and community DOT centers in the community childhood TB response in line with operational strategies for achieving project aims, results and performance expectations through adherence to high standards of programmatic and management quality.
She or He will provide technical and programmatic support primarily in the areas of community childhood TB care to project community members including SMILE beneficiaries.
She or He will be responsible for implementing strategies designed to strengthen the linkages between the community based I’ll activities and health facilities providing TB diagnosis care and treatment towards ensuring a continuum of care.
She or He will also support the strengthening of the capacity of implementing CSOs, CTBC case managers and community volunteers in the area of community childhood TB prevention, case detection, ‘JR treatment support and community prevention awareness creation. The TATS will utilize approaches that support integration and maximize country and community-ownership.

Qualifications and Skills
MBBS/MD and MPH with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in implementing TB programs especially community TB care
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.
Experience in supporting community TB prevention, case detection and treatment support programs in health facilities and community outreaches
Experience in contributing to project design and proposal development in the TB/Health sector for USAID/PEPFAR programs.
Experience with monitoring and evaluation and reporting TB activities
Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria TB guidelines and experience working with National TB and Leprosy Control Program NTBLCP
Familiarity with community TB programming and principles.
Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.
Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with SharePoint a plus.

Qualified Persons should forward CVs to NG_HR@global.crs.org and download Application form https://www.dropbox.com/s/2bp3tnxac2l56nj/CRS-%20Application%20Form.doc?dl=0

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Technical Advisor needed at CRS