Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one
of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs
for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and
Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional
opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.
We seek applications from qualified persons for the position
below in the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control
Programme (NTBLCP):
Job Title: Field
Data Collector/Interviewer
Location:
Nationwide.
Duration of
assignment: Twenty-five days.
Job Description
National TB Research: Determination of proportion of
Tuberculosis patients experiencing catastrophic costs due to TB treatment.
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer
Control Programme (NTBLCP) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Health
(FMOH) in collaboration with the Association for Reproductive and Family Health
(ARFH) and World Health Organization is seeking for eligible candidates to fill
the under listed position. With funding support from the Global Fund to fight
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) and USAID/Challenge TB project, the
organization is embarking on a nation-wide survey to determine the proportion
of Tuberculosis patients who are experiencing catastrophic costs during TB
management in Nigeria.
Tuberculosis has long been associated with health inequality
and most especially affecting disproportionately the lower socio-economic
class. However, with the increasing cost of health care and economic recession,
it is not clear how much households spend and to what extent the financial
burden affect the health seeking behavior, and outcome of care regarding TB
disease burden. To this end, the NTBLCP is set to embark on a national survey
to determine the proportion of TB patients and their households who experience
catastrophic cost due to Tuberculosis. This catastrophic cost refers to total
costs (indirect and direct combined) exceeding a given threshold (e.g. 20%) of
the household’s annual income, and also as ‘dissaving’ (such as loans taken,
property or livestock sale) incurred by patients to face health costs
associated with the TB disease.
The objectives of the survey are (i) to document the
magnitude and main drivers of patient costs in order to guide policies on cost
mitigation for the purpose of reducing financial barriers to access and
adherence, (ii) to determine the baseline percentage of diagnosed TB patients
treated in the network of facilities under the NTBLCP and their households, who
incur direct and indirect costs beyond a defined threshold of their annual
income, and (iii) to assess cost effectiveness of Tuberculosis diagnosis and
treatment in public and private facilities in Nigeria.
The coverage of the study was designed to be nationally
representative and it is anticipated that the outcome of this study will be
useful for policy decision and programme intervention.
Responsibilities
The specific tasks of the interviewers are:
Must be located within the selected study state
Attend the orientation workshop/training for the survey
exercise.
Recognize data quality issues and avoid reporting unreliable
data
Conduct interviews through the use of the survey instrument.
Work closely and harmoniously with the survey team members
Collect and collate primary and secondary data from
households and health facilities respectively using the electronic data
extraction tool designed for the survey.
Record data legibly on the data extraction tool
Qualifications Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science, Arts, or
Science discipline.
Familiarity with use of ODK and other online survey data
collection tools
Fluent in written and spoken English and local language.
Must possess excellent inter-personal relations skills, with
appropriate documentation, data analysis and report writing skills.
At least 1 year experience working in conducting Public
Health Research will be an advantage
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft office package including
MS Word and Excel is essential. Knowledge of data analysis using appropriate
software packages will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their
detailed Curriculum Vitae and application letters to:
Head, Monitoring & Evaluation,
Association for Reproductive and Family Health,
Floor 1, Block C, Millennium Builder’s Plaza,
Plot 251, Herbert Macaulay Way,
Central Business District,
Adjacent NNPC Towers,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria.
Note:
All candidates must have good understanding of the country
context and demonstrate familiarity with the Global Fund supported Tuberculosis
grant in Nigeria. Candidates must demonstrate competency in supporting
country’s research capacity and/or data use.
Applicants for this position must include evidence of
previous consultancies and honorarium rates in their submission.
Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
All successful candidates will be notified of the outcome by June 26th, 2017.
Selected candidates will be required to submit proof of institutional or
country ethics review and approval or exemption.
Please reference the job title and reference code on the
covering/application letter.
The reference code for each application must be boldly
written on the envelope properly sealed and clearly marked on the top right
hand corner.
Three copies of application documents in a single sealed
envelope should be sent.
Submission must be delivered to the above address not later
than the closing date. No submission will be accepted after the closing date.
E-mails submissions will not considered and will be
rejected.
Application Deadline
19th June, 2017.
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