TB Infection Control
Recruitment for TB-IC Officer TB CAP PMU
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is a leading medical Development Aid
organization working in Global Tuberculosis (TB) Control. Our team of
professionals includes consultants (such as medical doctors and
epidemiologists). KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has been active in TB
control for over one hundred years both in the national and
international context.
KNCV is a non-profit organization and active in over 40 countries in
Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. KNCV is dependent on subsidies
from Government and other sources, as well as private contributions
through fundraising. The head quarters is located in The Hague, the
Netherlands and has over 70 employees.
KNCV is the lead partner of the TB Control Assistance Program (TB CAP),
a five year (2005-2010) project funded by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) working in 25 countries. This project
is implemented by a coalition of eight international agencies working in
TB. TB CAP works in five major areas: 1) Advocacy; 2) DOTS expansion; 3)
Public Private Mix; 4) TB/HIV; 5) Human Resource Development.
KNCV hosts the Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU is responsible for
facilitating, monitoring and supporting the strategic planning,
implementation and of TB CAP. To strengthen the PMU, we are looking for
a full-time
TB Infection Control Officer
Infection control has been a much neglected component of TB control
programs. Transmission of TB infection in health facilities is a serious
concern particularly where X/MDR-TB is prevalent, and a high percentage
of patients and staff is HIV infected. TB CAP recognizes the need to
rapidly develop and implement nationwide TB-IC measures to minimize the
spread of TB infection within health facilities and congregate settings.
This requires urgent development of national policy, technical
guidelines, training programs, supervision and monitoring and evaluation
systems. Coordination with and integration within already existing IC
programs is key to ensure that the implementation of TB-IC is efficient
and sustainable.
The job
TB CAP has addressed TB-IC by developing international training courses,
and providing technical assistance. The next steps are to assist
countries in finalizing and implementing national IC plans, adapt
international guidance, build a team of trainers, and provide technical
assistance on the monitoring and supervision of the implementation,
including training. The TB CAP strategy is focused on developing a
practical model that can be expanded to other countries. The job aims to
collaborate with other international partners particularly in TB CAP
focus countries or other United States Government (USG) priority
countries, mainly in Africa and Asia.
Who are we looking for
An expert in International Public Health with MPH or MSc or equivalent
degree with experience in Infection Control issues, preferably on TB.
Applicant has at least five years experience in developing countries and
also experience in donor-supported projects, specifically USAID.
Applicant has excellent communication skills, speaks and writes English
fluently; is diplomatic and culturally sensitive, and willing to
frequently travel abroad for short missions.
What does TB CAP/KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?
- An informal work atmosphere where initiative is appreciated.
- Competitive salary, depending on age, education and experience.
- Pension Scheme with Pension Fund 'Zorg en Welzijn'.
- KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.
- Full-time employment consists of 37 hours per week.
Duty station: The Hague.
Application
Send application with curriculum vitae and extensive motivation letter
outlining key relevant experience and competencies; and the names of
three references that may be approached; this should be sent before 1
October 2008 to:
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague
Attention: Mrs. Ada Beukelman
E-mail: under subject 'TB CAP / TB-IC'.
For information you may contact Maarten van Cleeff or Jeroen van Gorkom:
phone +31 70 4167222.
Information can also be found at www.tuberculose.nl
<http://www.tuberculose.nl/> or www.tbcta.o <http://www.tbcta.org/>
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