Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 07, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of excellence for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. Our multidisciplinary team of passionate professionals covers a broad range of expertise such as programmatic TB control, research, clinical management, social science, education, digital health, and project management.
Over the past century KNCV has made a significant contribution to the successful fight against TB in the Netherlands, and since the 1970s, we have shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague, the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices in Africa and (central) Asia. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate and government donors.
IMPAACT4TB Project Latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) is the seed bed for developing TB disease and continued transmission. WHO policy to give at least six months of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) to people living with HIV (PLWHIV) and child contacts has existed since 1993, yet the uptake of IPT in high burden countries remains poor. A short-course regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine weekly for three months (3HP) is now available for TB preventive therapy (TPT), 3HP is associated with less toxicity, better adherence and similar efficacy to PT and may be logistically easier for programmes to scale up. The IMPAACT4TB project is conducted by a consortium led by the Aurum Institute with core partners Clinton Health Access Initiative, Johns Hopkins University, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and the Global Drug Facility in 12 strategically selected countries that have a high burden of TB. KNCV is leading the implementation process in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi and Indonesia. : KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following full time positions:
2 Field Technical Officers for the IMPAACT4TB Project
Duty Stations: Arusha and Mbeya, Tanzania
Information and application via www.kncvtbc.org/tz1901 .

As Field Technical Officer you advise TB and HIV stakeholders at regional and district level in the area of TB Preventive Therapy (TPT). You act as a mentor for regional and district TB (and HIV) officers on TPT and co-facilitate all technical training to the intended health care workers. Further you build capacity of Care and Treatment Clinic (CTC) and TB Clinic staff through on the job training and coaching on TPT and contribute to the development of the 3HP delivery plan and implement with the regional teams the outlined project activities.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Who are we looking for? You have a Medical degree; a Master's in public health or any other relevant area will be an added advantage. A minimum of three years' experience working in public health and/or tuberculosis program/projects and interventions. Good knowledge of HIV, TB and LTBI from a clinical and programmatic perspective and familiar with local NTLP and NACP policies and guidelines. Proven track record in people, project, and finance management

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

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 the position and relevant working experience. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.

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Job application procedure
  Application and Information More information on the vacancies can be found on www.kncvtbc.org/vacancies. You can apply for these positions by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references before 20 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania via +255 22 2664859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org .
Please note that we only consider the applications that are received through the KNCV website. Applicants that are sent to recruit email account are not taken into consideration.

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