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TB CARE I Country Director Indonesia


Country Representative Officer/ TB CARE I Country Director Indonesia
Duty station: Jakarta, Indonesia
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is a prominent knowledge and expertise center which stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. It operates from the central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, regional offices and additional country offices worldwide. The organization was founded in 1903 by a private Dutch initiative and now operates worldwide. For its funding KNCV is dependent on government subsidies and private contributions through fundraising.
TB CARE I The Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) carries out the USAID funded TB CARE I project. KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is the Prime Partner of TB CARE I besides ATS, FHI360, JATA, MSH, The Union and WHO.The objective is to decrease morbidity and mortality by increasing case detection and treatment success of pulmonary TB patients in USAID priority countries.
Purpose of position You will act as the Country Director for the implementation of the USAID funded TBCARE I project in Indonesia, for which KNCV is the lead partner. You will coordinate and work closely together with other technical partners in the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) which implements the TBCARE project in the country (ATS, FHI, MSH, WHO, The Union. Jata). Besides managing the TBCARE I project, you will act as KNCV’s country representative and work in close coordination with Government of Indonesia (in particular the National TB Program – NTP - in the Ministry of Health) and other stakeholders in TB control such as private sector and NGO’s. The project also coordinates closely with the NTP on the implementation of a TB grant from the Global Fund Against AIDS, TB and Malaria. You will be responsible for the overall management of the KNCV office situated in Jakarta. The office has about 90 staff working closely with the Ministry of Health on tuberculosis control activities, at headquarter and provincial level and mange an annual budget close to $US 10 million. You will support Indonesia government achieving the Millennium Development Goals for tuberculosis through the implementation of TB CARE I. Your working area will be Indonesia.
The TB CARE I Country director reports to the head of the Region Asia, Central Asia and Latin America in the central office of KNCV.
The position is for 1 year, with the intention to prolong this, depending on performance and funding.
Who are we looking for? You are a strong (project) manager with at least 15 years experience in complex international health program implementation and at least 5 years’ experience in managing considerable annual budgets, implemented by different partners. You have an advanced degree in public health such as a post-graduate training (MPH or MSc). Ideally you have knowledge and experience in working with TB or infection diseases and you are experienced with the implementation of various components of the Stop-TB Strategy. You have experience in working in a developing country, preferably in Asia. You are a strong team leader oriented towards results, decisive and teambuilding skills. Experience with USAID projects and Global Fund is an important asset You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing. Active knowledge and fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is an important advantage. You will make frequent duty travels inside Indonesia, and 2-3 consultative times per year abroad.
What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer - An initial contract for one year, with the intention to extend this contract. - A work atmosphere where initiative is appreciated - Expatriate package of allowances and conditions. - Fulltime employment. Duty station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Information For more information please contact the Head of the Region Asia, Central Asia and Latin America in The Hague, Mrs. Joke Langbroek, Langbroekj@kncvtbc.nl, +31704167222.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit a motivation letter and curriculum vitae in English with names and contacts of the last three professional references to e-mail recruit@kncvtbc.nl. The applications must be sent before 1 February 2013 under the subject Country Representative Officer/ TBCARE I Country Director Indonesia.
For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and TB CARE I please see www.kncvtbc.org andwww.tbcare1.org.