PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor at KNCV – Abuja

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is recruiting a PHC Integration, Advocacy and Resources Activation Advisor in Abuja to strengthen the integration and sustainability of near-point-of-care TB diagnostics in routine primary healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and barriers to integrating near-point-of-care TB diagnostics into PHC and state TB systems.
• Develop integration and transition plans covering ownership, supervision, referrals and operational needs.
• Engage government technical officials, national and state TB programmes, PHC bodies and facility teams to coordinate implementation.
• Assess resources required for sustained diagnostic services and document gaps for routine health-system budgeting.
• Facilitate technical discussions, evidence-sharing and government ownership of services.
• Monitor integration and sustainability milestones with MEL colleagues and document lessons for broader adoption.
• Ensure advocacy and stakeholder engagement follow donor obligations, organisational policies and relevant legal requirements.

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Administration, Development Studies or a related field; postgraduate training is an advantage.
• At least five years of experience in primary healthcare strengthening, government engagement, health-system integration or implementation.
• Experience with state or local government health structures is desirable.
• Understanding of health planning, budgeting, referral systems and service sustainability.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, reporting, analysis and awareness of advocacy compliance requirements.

Contract and benefits

The role is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week fixed-term contract for one year, potentially renewable according to funding and performance. KNCV provides a collaborative international team environment and capacity-building opportunities.