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Employment Opportunities at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Deadline: 20th June, 2019

Employment Opportunities at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Deadline: 20th June, 2019


Foundation is looking for a fulltimeField Data Collectors for the IMPAACT4TB Project (two positions)Duty Station: Arusha and Mbeya, Tanzania
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.
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Position in the organization The Field Data Collector will collect data and lead monitoring and evaluation of IMPAACT4TB project field activities. He/she will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and will maintain close communication and coordination with the IMPAACT4TB Field Technical Officer.
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As Field data Collector you will: • Supervise and train the health care workers responsible for collecting and recording the data from sentinel sites and ensure accurate data is captured and recorded into the respective data collection tools in a timely fashion; • Gather and enter data from the IMPAACT4TB sentinel sites and transfer to the M & E Officer as required; • Ensure timely and complete reporting from all field implemented activities in accordance with approved reporting formats; • Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management system and propose solutions; • Train and mentor the health workers in a regular manner so as to record accurate data; • Assist the Field Technical Officer and other technical personnel in clarifying project information needs; • Compile data and prepare monthly progress reports in line with the required formats; • Follow Adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and use of data for decision making; • Participate in joint supportive supervision visits within the regions; • Coordinate visits by the M & E Officer and assist in verifying the accuracy of reported data; • Compile information on lessons learned and success stories; • Ensure that data queries from the IMPAACT4TB senior staff and other stakeholders are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
Who are we looking for?
Education Minimum of a post graduate diploma in Data/Information Management or any other related field.


Knowledge/Experience
 • At least 3 years of health information and data management experience; • Experience of working in a non-governmental health project is an added advantage; • Capacity to produce high quality briefs and detailed performance reports;
• Good level of proficiency in Window Excel and quantitative analysis;
• Conversant with different M & E tools, surveys, surveillance system and evaluations.


Behavioral competencies and skills
• Flexible and easy to train in different data collection tools;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and build capacity of others;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Ability to work independently most of the time;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload.


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


Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below. Before: 20th June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org.Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer for the IMPAACT4TB Project Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Closing date: 20 June 2019 KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for a fulltime Monitoring & Evaluation Officer for the IMPAACT4TB ProjectDuty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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.
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Position in the organization The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will lead and provide oversight of monitoring and evaluation related activities of IMPAACT4TB project. He/she will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager while maintaining close communication and coordination with the headquarters’ office KNCV Monitoring & Evaluation Lead.
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AS Monitoring & Evaluation Officer you will: • Provide field technical support on monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management; • Assist the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager in the preparation of work plans/selection of indicators and annual implementation plans with a view towards meeting the M & E requirements of IMPAACT4TB; • Collect, report and analyze information on the IMPAACT4TB country project activities; • Train, supervise, and oversee entry of enhanced M & E data from the two sentinel sites; and ensure proper capture into the REDCap database; • Responsible for project data and REDCap database management; • Train relevant health care workers with regards to data capture procedures and management;
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from field implemented activities in accordance with approved reporting formats;
• Support the data extraction of project relevant routine TB surveillance data at all project sites;
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the data collection and management system and propose solutions
• Support data compilation and preparation of quarterly progress reports, the annual project report, and ad-hoc technical reports as required by KNCV and/or the IMPAACT4TB consortium members, in line with the required formats;
• Collect data for IMPAACT4TB annual M & E plan and use that data to improve project performance;
• Perform regular supportive supervision visits to safeguard the quality of data collected by the Field Data Collectors and to verify the accuracy of reported data;
• Support the compilation of IMPAACT4TB information on lessons learned and success stories;
• Coordinate activities with and report progress to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager and the KNCV HQ M&E Lead and M&E Junior Assistant on a weekly basis;
• Support the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager to ensure that data queries from the IMPAACT4TB consortium and other stakeholders are addressed in an accurate and timely manner;
• Assist the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager on decision-making on resource allocation based on the priorities and performance of the project.


Who are we looking for?
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Administration, Information Management or other relevant academic background; Master’s degree will be an added advantage.


Knowledge/Experience
• At least 4 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience, preferably with patient-based data;
• Hands on experience in TB surveillance and or study data collection is an advantage;
• Up to date knowledge of TB diagnosis and care;
• Experience in a non-governmental or donor funded project is an added advantage;
• Capacity to produce high quality briefs and detailed performance reports;
• Good level of proficiency in Window Excel, MS Access, REDCap, Epi-info and quantitative analysis;
• Ability to design M & E tools, surveys, surveillance systems and evaluations;
• Experience in project/programme management desired.


Behavioral competencies and skills
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload;
• Ability to work in a national and international team


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.


Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below. Before: 20th June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org.

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