Senior Officer, TB Delivery

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes the importance of diversity among its employees to reflect the global populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employees to engage in various community initiatives. The foundation is committed to fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
The Senior Officer, TB Delivery position is a limited-term role focused on providing dedicated support to the national tuberculosis (TB) programs in Nigeria and Ethiopia. This position is critical during a time of program strengthening and aims to address significant gaps in TB care pathways. The role involves engaging with government counterparts, implementing partners, and Global Fund principal recipients to assess program needs and facilitate targeted support across four key areas: TB screening and diagnostics, funding efficiency, data systems strengthening, and TB-HIV integration within primary health care. The officer will generate structured assessments and recommendations that will inform both country-level program decisions and the foundation's broader strategy and investments. This position reports to the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Deputy Director of Immunization and Disease Control in Nigeria, with a dotted-line report to the Director of HIV & TB Delivery based in the UK. The role requires extensive travel within Nigeria and Ethiopia, with a focus on building relationships and facilitating dialogue among stakeholders to ensure that support aligns with national priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Country Engagement and Needs Assessment: Establish and maintain relationships with national TB program leadership and key stakeholders. Conduct assessments of TB program performance and identify areas for support. Develop and regularly update country engagement plans. Facilitate dialogue between stakeholders and foundation teams.
• TB Case Finding: Support the introduction of new diagnostic and screening technologies, particularly Pluslife. Assess readiness for implementation, map existing infrastructure, and monitor early adoption of new tools. Provide technical input for proposals related to TB case finding.
• Efficient Use of Resources: Conduct assessments of TB program funding flows and identify opportunities for improved resource allocation. Support national programs in developing funding gap analyses and investment cases. Coordinate with Global Fund teams to avoid overlap in support.
• Data Systems and Surveillance: Assess current TB data systems and support the development of data use improvement plans. Facilitate integration of TB data into broader surveillance frameworks. Liaise with data and digital health colleagues to inform strategies.
• TB-HIV Integration: Assess the state of TB-HIV service integration and engage stakeholders to identify entry points for stronger integration. Support the development of guidelines and operational tools for integrated service delivery. Document models and lessons for broader strategy development.
• Knowledge Management and Reporting: Produce high-quality assessments, reports, and technical briefs. Support tracking of indicators and contribute to the learning agenda of the TB/HIV Program Strategy Team. Maintain structured documentation of engagement plans and progress.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree (MSc, MPH, MD, or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, health systems, or a related field. A minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in TB program implementation or health systems strengthening is required. Direct experience working with national TB programs or Ministries of Health in Nigeria and/or Ethiopia is strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of TB case finding strategies and diagnostics, as well as familiarity with Global Fund grant architecture and health information systems. Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Educational Background:
An advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, health systems, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates should have a strong academic background that supports their understanding of TB program implementation and health systems strengthening.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in TB program implementation, health systems strengthening, or related areas, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates should have direct experience working with national TB programs and/or Ministries of Health in Nigeria and/or Ethiopia, with a strong preference for those who have worked in either country.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this role. Proficiency in a local language relevant to the position's location is considered an asset, enhancing communication and engagement with local stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This is a limited-term employee (LTE) position ending on December 31, 202

• The role requires extensive in-country travel, with up to 50–60% of time spent in Nigeria and Ethiopia. Flexibility to travel as needed is expected, and occasional travel to Seattle or other locations may be required for team planning and coordination. The position can be based in either Nigeria or Ethiopia, and relocation support will not be provided. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.