Tuberculosis Technical Advisor

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ARFH is recruiting two Tuberculosis Technical Advisors to be based in Sokoto and Kebbi, Nigeria. The role provides technical leadership on TB, DR-TB, and TB-HIV programming, supports policy development and capacity building, and contributes to proposal writing and donor reporting in line with national and WHO guidelines.

• Two openings for Sokoto and Kebbi locations
• Technical leadership on TB, DR-TB, and TB-HIV case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
• Support policy development, annual work plans, and donor reporting
• Capacity building for CSOs, healthcare workers, and government counterparts
• Experience with GeneXpert, MDR-TB regimens, and active case finding preferred

Original source description

Tuberculosis Technical Advisors at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) - 2 Openings ⏲ Sep 4, 2026, 5:08 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading Non-Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organization established in 1989 by two eminent and reputable Nigerians who are the most prominent advocates of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) programming in Nigeria. ARFH, a Nigerian fully indigenous, Non- Governmental, and Not-for-Profit organization had implemented projects across the 36+1 states of Nigeria on cross cutting programs including Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition Investment Case (RMNCAH+N), Family Planning (FP), Global fund grants on HIV, TB and Malaria as Prime & Sub recipient, USAID grants on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) among others. ARFH since inception consistently contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of rural poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. ARFH has been at the fore-front of Health & community system strengthening, Human resource for health development in Nigeria, supporting the Government of Nigeria to advocate and domesticate health policies into implementation e.g. its task-shifting and task sharing policy through capacity building for all cadres of health care providers including Physicians, Nurse midwives, and CHEWs. ARFH has its headquarter in Ibadan and operational offices in Abuja, Lagos, and collaborate with State Ministry of Health across the 36 states plus FCT. Our mission is to initiate, promote and implement in partnership with other organizations, developmental, HIV & AIDS, TB, SRH, and family planning program and interventions for young people and adults through capacity building, technical assistance, operations research, and evaluation to improve the quality of life in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Tuberculosis Technical Advisor Locations: Sokoto and Kebbi Specific Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in achieving quality programmatic objectives, drive project targets and achievements with integrity. Provide expert guidance on Tuberculosis, including DR-TB, TB-HIV case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, aligned with national and WHO guidelines. Provide technical and programmatic guidance in the development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising. Support the State TB Programme to develop, review and implement policies, guidelines and strategy documents for TB diagnosis and management both at national and state levels. Support scale-up of active case finding, contact tracing, and community-based DOTS. Provide strategic and technical input and direction in the preparation of annual work plans and progress monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the projects’ reports as per donor requirements. Mentor, support, supervise and manage project technical staff on Tuberculosis in line with national guidelines. Support adoption of new diagnostics, drugs, and treatment regimens (e.g., GeneXpert, shorter MDR-TB regimens, TPT) Capacity Building: Develop/adapt training curricula and job aids. Lead efforts to develop the capacity of CSOs to implement, monitor, and report through provision of technical and programmatic guidance and mentorship. This will be done through virtual and physical engagements. Mentor and provide supportive supervision to build sustainable local capacity. Train and mentor healthcare workers, program staff, and government counterparts. Coordination and Linkages: Work with the TB Programme at Federal and State Level to ensure availability of drugs for TB patients, Cartridges for GeneXpert, and reagents for other machines Ensure adherence to infection control and pharmacovigilance standards Work closely with the National TB Program to ensure USG-DOS activities are implemented in line with national strategies and guidelines for quality health service delivery. Support data quality reviews, cohort analysis, and supportive supervision Contribute to work plans, technical strategies, and intervention design Liaise with national and county-level government officials and technical partners in planning for joint activities and officially communicate on any such engagements to the field officers Support development/review of national TB policies, guidelines, and SOPs Optimisation of TB/HIV Collaborative Activities: Ensure that clients who are presumptive for TB but GeneXpert negative are supported to access Radiological screening (Chest x-ray) to enhance clinical diagnosis, especially among newly diagnosed PLHIV. Ensure 100% treatment for TB among PLHIV. Scale up TB diagnosis among PLHIV with presumptive TB using the WHO-recommended diagnostic procedures. Ensure Cotrimoxazole Preventive Therapy (CPT) is provided for all HIV positive TB patients to prevent common opportunistic infections. Put a system in place for facilities to optimise TB clinical screening for all PLHIV at every visit. Empower the field officers to support clients with adherence counselling on medication and treatment protocol in general. Provide support for DOT Units to optimise providers’ initiated HIV Testing and counselling (PITC) for all presumptive and diagnosed TB cases. Put a system in place for facilities and communities with PDX Machines to optimise TB screening using the CAD-enabled Portable Digital Chest X-Ray. Ensure TB prevention in PLHIV without active TB using TB Preventive Therapy (TPT). Initiation of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) for all HIV-positive TB patients. Care and support services, including treatment Support, community and home-based care for all clients in care. Support facilities and communities to ensure effective TB infection control at all units in the facility and the community. Stakeholder Engagement: Train and mentor healthcare workers, program staff, and government counterparts. Liaise with National TB Programs (NTP), Ministry of Health, donors and partners in driving national agenda for the eradication of tuberculosis in Nigeria Lead Advocacy, coordinate, and participate in the design, planning, and implementation of the project, including leading efforts in grant writing and work plan development of TB-related interventions. Organize/Represent the project in TB, TB/HIV Technical Working Group and Technical Review Meeting. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Ensure data from PDX screening are harmonised, sent for diagnosis using the GeneXpert Technology, and further diagnosis by Radiologists. Work closely with CCCRN and State TB Monitoring and Evaluation teams to strengthen existing M&E systems. Use the RADET and DHIS daily to monitor project performance, documentation, and reporting. Document lessons learned and best practices Prepare technical reports, briefs, and donor deliverables Required Experience: Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 7–10 years of TB and HIV program experience. Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural/multifunctional team. Able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks. Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken). Dynamic, self- motivated and able to demonstrate initiative. Mentally Stable, Emotionally Intelligent and Adherent to National Guidelines and organisational policies, vision, and Mission. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 15th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Kebbi State and 1 other location Kebbi State , Sokoto State