KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation – hiring National Technical Advisor – MEL / Program Performance

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: National Technical Advisor – MEL / Program Performance

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Public Health

Purpose of the Job

• The National Technical Advisor – MEL/Program Performance will provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for the implementation, strengthening and continuous improvement of the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and programme performance management systems.
• The role will ensure the availability, quality, analysis and effective use of reliable programme data to track implementation progress, monitor diagnostic service utilization, assess data quality and measure programme outcomes. Working closely with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), State TB Programmes, project technical teams and implementing partners, the Advisor MEL/Program Performance will strengthen standardized MEL approaches, data management and reporting systems, performance monitoring and data-use mechanisms, while providing technical guidance, capacity building and analytical support to drive evidence-based decision-making, adaptive programme management and improved project outcomes.

Reporting Line:

• Reports to the Director of Strategic Information and works closely with KNCV Nigeria project technical teams, NTP, state TB programmes and relevant implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project MEL plan, results framework, indicator reference sheets and reporting tools.
• Monitor indicators relating to site readiness, diagnostic testing volumes, device utilization, service access, data quality and linkage to treatment, as applicable to the approved results framework.
• Coordinate routine data collection, validation, analysis and reporting with NTP, state TB programmes, laboratory teams and ICT personnel.
• Conduct data-quality assessments and identify gaps requiring corrective action.
• Develop dashboards, performance summaries and analytical reports to support programme reviews and decision-making.
• Facilitate periodic performance reviews and document implementation bottlenecks, adaptations and lessons learned.
• Contribute to donor reports, technical briefs, presentations and evidence-dissemination products.
• Strengthen the capacity of project and government teams in data management, indicator interpretation and performance improvement.
• Zonal implementation and supportive-supervision plans aligned with the approved workplan.
• Routine reports on state and facility implementation progress, site visits and technical assistance provided.
• Updated issue and corrective-action tracker, including escalated issues and follow-up status.
• Periodic summaries of service utilization, operational performance and implementation risks based on available data.
• Documentation of mentorship activities, lessons learned and contributions to project reports.

Deliverables:

• Periodic performance dashboards and progress reports.
• Data-quality review findings and corrective-action trackers.
• Analytical summaries and monthly data reports.
• Technical inputs to donor and project reports.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Information Systems or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in MEL, public-health data systems or programme performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in indicator development, data analysis, reporting and data-quality assurance.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with DHIS2 and data-visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, R or equivalent.
• Experience in TB or donor-funded health programmes is desirable.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination and technical writing skills.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
• Fast-paced and result-orientated culture.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• Frequent capacity building and training.
• KNCV Nigeria has its own employment conditions scheme.

Application Deadline 
20th November, 2026.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

Click here to apply online

Note

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
• Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the  recruitment process.
• Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
• There may be travel requirements and opportunities within