New Job at German Leprosy and TB Relief Association for a Medical Adviser

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German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, international non-governmental organisation founded in 1957. It has its headquarters in Wuerzburg, Germany. We are recruiting suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position below:     Job Title: Medical Adviser Location: Enugu Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to state Teams in medical and managerial aspects of Leprosy, tuberculosis (TB) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs> control in accordance with National guidelines
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of the Leprosy, TB and NTDs activities Programme
• Participate in operational research, related to Leprosy, TB and NTDs control
• Participate in organization of training at the central level and support training carried out at sub-national level
• Participate in preparation of quarterly, Bi-annual and annual progress reports
• Participate in preparation of annual plan of action and budget of Leprosy TB and NTDs control programme
• Participate in formulation of policies, regulation and technical guidelines related to Leprosy, TB and NTDs Control
• Participate in proposal writing inresponse to external calls for expression of interest
• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the Medical Coordinator or the Country Representative

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or equivalent
• 5 years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating disease prevention and control activities
• Proven competence in modern training skills and/or ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship
• Knowledge and skills in proposal writing
• Good Knowledge and ability to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets and basic epidemiological / statistical analysis
• Excellent Knowledge of the strategies for prevention and control of Leprosy, TB, NTDs or communicable diseases
• Demonstrated abilities for teamwork

Additional Desirable Experience:

• Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral organisations in the country.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Note

• The post requires extensive travelling for field-work
• Female candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• If you have applied previously for this post, you need not apply again
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and test
• Interviews are likely to hold the following week.

  Application Deadline: 24th August, 2017.

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