Senior Officer, TB Delivery – Nigeria, Ethiopia

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

. Serve as a trusted technical partner to national TB programs in Nigeria and Ethiopia .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAbuja • NigeriaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in TB program implementation and health systems strengthening, with a strong focus on data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and integrated service delivery. Proficient in navigating complex health environments in Nigeria and Ethiopia, with a solid understanding of TB diagnostics and funding mechanisms.

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TB Program ImplementationHealth Systems StrengtheningData Analysis and RecommendationsTB-HIV Co-Infection ProgrammingGlobal Fund Grant Architecture

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Hard Skills

EpidemiologyTB Case Finding StrategiesHealth Information SystemsMolecular Diagnostic PlatformsTB SurveillanceProgram Performance MonitoringData-Use Improvement PlansIndicator TrackingOperational PlanningFunding Gap Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementIndependent WorkAdaptabilityCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DHIS2Laboratory Information SystemsNational Health Information PlatformsPerformance DashboardsFacility Feedback Loops

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Public HealthMPHMScMD

Industry Keywords

TB Screening ToolsGlobal FundSub-Saharan AfricaPrimary Health CareIntegrated Service Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical partner to national TB programs in Nigeria and Ethiopia
Engage government counterparts, implementing partners, and Global Fund principal recipients to assess program needs and facilitate targeted support
Conduct structured assessments of TB program performance, gaps, and priorities through country visits, stakeholder consultations, and data/report reviews
Develop and regularly update country engagement plans for Nigeria and Ethiopia
Facilitate dialogue between country stakeholders and foundation program teams
Assess readiness to introduce and scale Pluslife and complementary TB screening tools
Map TB screening and diagnostic infrastructure and identify deployment gaps and opportunities
Monitor early implementation and adoption of new tools and document lessons
Provide technical input to TB case-finding scale-up proposals and operational plans
Assess TB funding flows, expenditure patterns, and resource allocation
Identify opportunities to reduce duplication, improve value for money, and align domestic and external TB financing
Support development of TB funding gap analyses and investment cases
Coordinate with Global Fund teams, principal recipients, and Stop TB Partnership support mechanisms
Assess TB data systems, including DHIS2, case notification, treatment outcome reporting, laboratory information systems, and national health information platforms
Support data-use improvement plans, data review mechanisms, performance dashboards, and facility feedback loops
Facilitate integration of TB data into broader disease surveillance frameworks
Assess TB-HIV service integration and identify models suited to each country
Support national guidelines, SOPs, and operational tools for integrated TB-HIV delivery in primary health care
Produce country assessments, trip reports, stakeholder summaries, and technical briefs with actionable recommendations
Support indicator tracking, contribute to the TB/HIV learning agenda, and maintain engagement documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MSc, MPH, MD, or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, health systems, or a related field
Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in TB program implementation, health systems strengthening, or related areas in sub-Saharan Africa
Experience with Nigeria or Ethiopia is essential; direct experience with national TB programs and/or Ministries of Health in Nigeria and/or Ethiopia strongly preferred
Knowledge of TB case finding strategies, diagnostics, and screening approaches
Familiarity with molecular diagnostic platforms and TB technologies relevant to high-burden African settings
Understanding of Global Fund grant architecture, grant cycles, and program performance monitoring
Experience working with Global Fund principal recipients or sub-recipients
Experience with health information systems, TB surveillance, and DHIS2 or similar platforms
Ability to analyze program data and translate findings into recommendations
Experience with TB-HIV co-infection programming and integrated service delivery within primary health care systems
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, matrixed environment and align with remote teams across multiple time zones
Unrestricted work authorization in the country where the position is based
Fluency in English required
Background check required as a condition of employment
Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively in-country and occasionally to Seattle or other ARO locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave
Foundation-paid retirement contribution
Regional holidays
Opportunities to engage in employee communities
Relocation support will not be provided