Association for Reproductive and Family Health Recruitment 2017…. The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) in collaboration with National Tuberculosis and Leprosy & Buruli Ulcer Control Programme is delighted to announce a request for a survey consultancy organization to provide the technical leader for the conduct of the National Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitude and Knowledge (KAP) survey on the Global Fund supported Tuberculosis Grant.

This is a cross-sectional descriptive study design employing both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, with an objective to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice level of the study population regarding Tuberculosis as compared to the result of the 2012 baseline.

The study will be conducted in 12 states across the six geo-political zones; Ondo and Lagos (South West), Benue and Plateau (North Central), Akwa-Ibom and Delta (South South), Katsina and Kaduna (North West), Ebonyi and Imo (South East), and Gombe and Adamawa (North East). The result of this study will inform appropriate and evidence-based programming that will further enhance the effectiveness of the national TB control efforts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Request for Survey Consultancy: National Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
The Survey Consultancy organization/firm required to coordinate and manage the survey implementation should be responsible for the following:
Oversee the overall conduct of the survey having obtained ethical approval from NHREC to final survey dissemination. This will include:

Finalization of survey data collection tools bearing in mind the Nigerian context
Coordinate survey data management processes
Recruitment of supervisors and field data collectors
Pilot survey
Training of supervisors and filed data collectors
Monitoring of field data collection
Data analysis and report writing
Dissemination of findings to stakeholders including article publication in peer review journals
The survey consultancy will work under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (NTBLCP) and Co-Principal Investigator (ARFH).
Provide regular progress report and advise the National Steering Committee on measures to improve efficiency in the conduct of survey
Provide a summary of key findings and actionable points for policy decision and program implementation
Promote and facilitate transfer of technical capacity to National Survey Technical committee members during the conduct of the survey. Consultant must demonstrate competency in supporting country’s research capacity and/or data use.
Must ensure strict compliance with the ethics code of conduct stipulated by NHREC, FMOH.
Make presentations to relevant stakeholders at various stages and milestones achievement of the survey

Qualification Required

Eligible organization must be registered and domiciled in Nigeria.
Must have excellent track record in conducting similar national surveys in Nigeria.
Previous experience in TB KAP survey will be an added advantage.

Submission Guideline
Prospective consultants shall ensure their proposals include the following. Please read carefully:
Cover Page:

Please include the following information only: (i) Title of proposal – “National TB Study – Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey in Nigeria”. (ii) Full name of organization (iii) Mailing address of organization (must be in Nigeria); (iv) Valid and working phone number(s) of organization; (v) Name of organization’s representative and his/her title (vi) Email address and phone number(s) of the representative.... Read more details here ==>>>http://www.currentschoolnews.com/job/association-for-reproductive-and-family-health-recruitment/