KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis
Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight
against tuberculosis (TB), still the se
cond most deadly 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.
Challenge TB
KNCV is the lead
partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to
decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an
international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic
Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research
& Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA),
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in
Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
(The Union), and the World Health Organization.
The overarching
strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient
centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and
disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.
Purpose of
the position
The purpose of the
position is to manage the country office, supervise the KNCV staff, and to
represent KNCV and Challenge TB in the concerned country. The Country Director
is responsible for the overall implementation of the CTB project including the
development of annual work plans and budgets, implementation, monitoring, and
reporting. He/she coordinates and works closely together with the coalition
partners of CTB in the concerned country, the National TB program, the USAID
mission, the Global Fund, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to
successfully implement the Challenge TB country project.
Organizational
position
The Country Director
supervises the country office team of international and local staff and reports
to the portfolio manager at KNCV’s headquarters in The Hague.
Whom are we
looking for?
Education:
- A
master’s degree in a health-related field with qualifications in public
health or a related discipline.
Knowledge/experience:
- At
least 5 years of experience with managing large projects in complex
settings, in international organizations - Preferably
experience in or knowledge of TB control - Preferably
experience with USAID funded projects - Experience
working with Global Fund is an asset - Experience
in project start-up is an asset as a Malawi country office needs to be
established
Behavioral
competencies and skills:
- A
strong team leader who is results-oriented and can motivate staff - A
strategic thinker - Able to
delegate tasks - Able to
communicate within the organization and the partnership network - Excellent
verbal and written skills in English and preferably in the official
language of the country where posted - Demonstrated
intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
What do we
offer?
- A
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 Employment Conditions Scheme.
Your application
(with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and 3 professional
references) should be sent by email before June 7nd 2015 to:
KNCV Tuberculosis
Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands
Attention: Ms.
Larissa Lutmers. E-mail: recruit@kncvtbc.org under subject “Challenge TB
Country Director Malawi”.
For more
information, please contact Larissa Lutmers, HRM: phone +31 (070) 416 72 22. For further information on KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation, please see www.kncvtbc.org.
