NTD Control Programme Officer

Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

CBM is an international development organization, whose purpose is to improve the quality of life of persons with a disability and prevent and treat diseases which lead to disabilities.

Closing date: 30 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi or other location

Objective: CBM together with its partners implements one national Neglected Tropical Disease control programme and 4 onchocerciasis control programmes in Africa.

Opportunities exist to expand present activities.
The future post holder will provide CBM with technical expertise in the control of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Reporting to the Vice President for Programme Development, the Programme Officer for Neglected Tropical Disease Control has to accomplish the following tasks:

- Advise CBM and its partners on NTD control strategy and programmes
- Participate in the development of NTD national project plans and budgets
- Design capacity development plans for CBM partners, including data management
- Develop base line study and research protocols for individual projects
- Develop indicators to monitor project progress and assist in monitoring the projects
- Participate in evaluation of NTD project implementation
- Represent CBM in international NTD conferences, networks and other professional for a, and liaise with international organizations e.g. WHO, UNICEF and other NGOs- Monitor and communicate scientific developments in the NTD field- Assist CBM in advocacy and fundraising for NTD control

Job Profile
- Medical Doctor or Health Scientist with post-graduate qualification and experience in public health or infectious diseases
- Expert knowledge about NTDs (medical and epidemiological)
- Knowledge of health systems and health policies in low income countries
- Knowledge of international development, particularly in the health sector
- Ability to network and build relationships with organisations in public and private sectors
- Ability to successfully work with multi-cultural teams

Professional Experience

- Medical, Public Health or relevant first degree- Post-graduate training in Public Health desirable
- Experience in international public health, preferably in the field of disability
- One year minimum experience of living and working in the developing world
- Experience with medical programme development and implementation
- Experience in alliance building

Personality Profile
- Good public health skills- Strategic thinker
- Able to talk with decision makers and be diplomatic
- Able to chair and lead meetings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledgeable in computer software programs (MS applications Excel, Word and Access)
- Excellent English and French language skills (written and spoken) are essentialPlease kindly note that previous applicants should not apply again.

How to apply
Suitable candidates meeting these qualifications are invited to submit, via e-mail, a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and professional references as well as salary expectations to ute.norman@cbm.org / http://www.cbm.org.