KNCV is
looking for a Challenge TB Country Director Malawi (full time)
KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis
Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight
against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in
the world.
KNCV is an
international center of expertise f
or 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 CTB Country
Director is responsible for the overall success of the Challenge TB project in
Malawi. This includes strategic planning, coordination and reporting. He/she is
responsible for achieving the required project results through effective
project planning and management, administration and oversight, monitoring and
evaluation, progress and financial reporting and relationship management. The
Country Director leads the country office, supervises the KNCV staff, and
represents KNCV and Challenge TB in Malawi. He/she coordinates and works
closely together with the National TB program, USAID mission, the Global Fund,
project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to successfully implement the
Challenge TB country project.
Organizational
position
The Country Director
manages the country office team, consisting of 4 technical staff led by a
Technical Coordinator and 3 support staff, and reports to the portfolio manager
at KNCV’s head office in The Hague.
Whom are we
looking for?
Education:
- A
Masters’ Degree in Management, or a Masters’ Degree in Public Health or a
degree in a health-related field with qualifications in public health or a
related discipline.
Knowledge/experience:
- At
least 7 years of experience with managing large projects in complex
settings, in international organizations - Past
experience working with USAID of Global Fund funded projects is preferred - Experience
in or knowledge of TB control programs is an asset - Experience
in project start-up is an asset as a Malawi country office is being
established
Behavioral
competencies and skills:
- A
strong team leader who is results-oriented and can motivate staff - A
strategic thinker - Able to
delegate tasks - Excellent
communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills, demonstrated
leadership and management capacities - Fluency
in written and spoken English required - Demonstrated
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
Application
Your application
(with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and 3 professional
references) should be sent by email before August 23rd 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.
KNCV
Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled
person.
