KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is one of the leading international non-profit organizations dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. We are an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; including medical doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists.

Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands, and subsequently by partnering in the fight against TB in over 40 countries worldwide. In addition to TB control, KNCV is active in the field of Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and COVID-19 prevention and control.

We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands and additional country offices worldwide). KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional and corporate donors.

 Background

 Declared a public health emergency and pandemic in March 2021, the COVID-19 has since infected over 184 million people worldwide and caused nearly 4 million deaths so far. Critical gaps remain in various countries in terms of tools to better limit transmission and address treatment and care to avoid mortality due to COVID-19. While vaccinations have been available for over 6 months now, many countries are lagging in their vaccination efforts and access which makes equitable access to other commodities such as quality affordable diagnostics that can identify cases early as well as access to key commodities for care and treatment.

By accelerating access to diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within existing health systems leading to improved uptake of effective COVID-19 test and treatment solutions within health care systems it is anticipated that the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is reduced.

KNCV is currently recruiting a clinical advisor for a project focusing on enhancing accelerated access to diagnostics, care and treatment innovation for COVID-19 that will be implemented in up to five countries including Ethiopia.

 Purpose of the position and organizational position

The purpose of the position is to provide clinical support and advice to the project in Ethiopia. The Clinical advisor is responsible for providing high-quality technical leadership, oversight, and advice including technical assistance to support project implementation and interventions. The clinical advisor reports to the project manager.

Duties and responsibilities

•  Provide high-quality technical leadership, oversight, and advice on the clinical component of the project including technical assistance to support project implementation and interventions;
•  Provide clinical advisor and offers technical guidance in COVID-19 case management for mild, moderate and severe cases;
• Provides support to project staff at regional level in the design, evaluation and implementation of COVID-19 clinical programs in line with the project implementation plan;
• Provides technical advice to ensure that the project interventions are consistent with national COVID-19 case management, international standards and recommendations;
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with relevant government agencies;
• Build capacity in COVID-19 case management at national and decentralized level including local partners;
• Develops tools, SOPs and  form for the design and implementation of project related case management interventions;
• Support the development of well-informed advice and strategies on COVID-19 case management and support that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners in line with the project objective;
• Ensures that project implementation adheres to the appropriate national and global case management strategies;
• Work in close collaboration with COVID-19 national task force and technical team for case management;
• Participates in national, subnational, or regional meetings with government and partners to discuss strengthening case management strategies;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?

•  A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract until August 31, 2022;
• 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 Employment Conditions Scheme

Who are we looking for?

 Education

• MD with master’s degree/specialty in clinical medicine, public health or related area.

 Knowledge/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in a technical/medical field of study, preferably respiratory illnesses, emergency medicine or other related areas;
• Experience with infectious disease, epidemic response, or related areas;
• Training and experience in the public health, case management and clinical dimensions of COVID-19;
• At least five years of experience designing and providing technical assistance in complex clinical care programs in low resource settings;
• Familiar with donor/client funded programs and corresponding regulations and communication styles;
• Proven experience in and affinity with specific technical areas related to the project, i.e. access to care and treatment innovation COVID-19;
• Up-to-date relationships with in-country stakeholders active in the field of COVID-19;
• Experience in conducting training and capacity building;
• Proven experience with stakeholder involvement, managing stakeholder relations and strengthening partnerships;
• Written and published materials related to technical area e.g., journal articles, job aids, training curricula, and other tools;
• Report writing skills, knowledge of M&E cycles;
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.