SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Job description

Will serve as the technical lead for MSH in the TB CARE 1 project in Nigeria. In collaboration with MSH TB Project Director and MSH TB Regional Advisor for Africa, he will provide technical assistance to the National TB and Leprosy Control programme (NTBLCP) of Nigeria and other stakeholders in accordance with the national TB policy guidelines and International Standards of TB care. Model effective leadership and create conducive environment for effective collaborations with NTBLCP, partners and other stakeholders. Foster clear communication about project activities, plan and organizational policies within MSH and between strategic projects and partners Supervise other MSH/TB CARE I staff and consultants supporting MSH/TB CARE I activities. Medical doctor with post graduate training in public health or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years experience in public health; at least 6 years experience in TB control. Proven successful experience of working with the NTBLCP or TB projects. Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills Strong analytical skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation Knowledge of and experience in training and capacity building. Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills operating in a management culture built on consensus and results. Management Science for Health (MSH) is a non-profit international health organization founded over 41 years ago.MSH's mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in publiuc health. In Nigeria, MSH currently implements the following programs; program to build Leadership and Accountability in Nigeria's Health sector(PLAN-Health), Prevention, Organizational Systems. AIDS care & Treatment Project(ProACT), Community Based Support(CUBS) for orphans and vulnerable childrens and as part of a consortium of partners.