2025 First Quarter Newsletter
World Leprosy Day, observed annually on January 26th, is a time for reflection and progress in the fight against one of humanity’s oldest diseases.
TLMN ADMIN
Nigeria to receive leprosy drugs after a year-long delay
The World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend after resolving testing hold-ups that led to a year-long delay in thousands of patients, including children, getting the medicine they need to prevent disability.
Onjefu’s Story: Determination Against the Odds
In Ogobia, Benue State, Emmanuel Onjefu grew up with the odds stacked against him. Born with cerebral palsy, his father abandoned the family shortly after his birth.
Ada & Kaka: A Story of Strength and Inclusion
In Ogale-Eleme, Port Harcourt, siblings Ada and Kaka Wakanma grew up facing more challenges than most. Born with cerebral palsy, they struggled with speech and learning difficulties, making everyday tasks a challenge.
PDX DATA ASSISTANT
JOB TITLE: PDX DATA ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: STATE TECHNICAL OFFICER AND LEAD RADIOGRAPHER
DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMMES AND OPERATIONS
ROLE RISK ASSESSMENT: HIGH RISK
LOCATION: NIGER, KEBBI, ZAMFARA, SOKOTO, JIGAWA
TYPE: CONTRACT
STATE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
JOB TITLE:
STATE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO:
STATE TECHNICAL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT:
PROGRAMMES AND OPERATIONS
ROLE RISK ASSESSMENT
HIGH RISK
LOCATION:
ZAMFARA
COMMUNITY CASCADE MONITORS
JOB TITLE:
COMMUNITY CASCADE MONITORS
REPORTS TO:
STATE TECHNICAL OFFICER:
PROGRAMMES AND OPERATIONS
ROLE RISK ASSESSMENT
HIGH RISK
Zonal TB Officer – TB Grant (North West)
Ref. No:
TLMN/NTLCP (PMU)_2025/ ZTBO /001
Job Summary:
Zonal TB Officer will support the STBLCP in implementing the key strategic interventions. S/he will support every state in the zone assigned. S/he will provide technical support in all the key interventions in the grant in order to ensure the achievement of key targets as contained in the GF Performance Framework and in the 2015-2020 TB NSP. The Zonal TB Officer will supervise and monitor interventions in the states and ensure all the interventions for each state is delivered on time and monitored. S/he is to provide closer technical guidance and support on TB to States, LGA and facilities. S/he will provide quick report on key strategic interventions in each state and also support regular advocacy to state authorities. S/he will support state level coordination activities and ensure TB service expansion in all the states.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
Medical Doctor with Master's level study in Public Health or Social Sciences.
Project / Program Management Certification.
At least 5 years’ experience in public health.
Experience in TB programme implementation is a necessary requirement.
Experience working with donor funded projects is an added advantage.
Warehouse Specialist – TB Grant (Lagos)
Ref. No:
TLMN/NTLCP (PMU)_2025/WS - TB/001
Job Summary:
To support the TB/HIV fourth-party logistics (4PL) Global Fund project in Nigeria which encompasses a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the effective and efficient management of warehousing operations to meet product needs within the framework of integrated systems for the country.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
A Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or any of the life sciences degree, additional M.Sc in supply chain management, MPH or any of the related disciplines will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years work experience in similar role is required.
Experience working with the public sector and development partners is essential.
Ability to supervise warehouse and warehousing operations practices in line with global best practices.
Experience in the use of M-supply and other inventory management tools used in a pharma-grade warehouse.
Experience working with HIV/AIDs and or TB programs is desirable. Familiarity with health products in these programs is required.
Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database programs and statistical software.
Ability to lead and guide change management approaches in warehousing and distribution.
Ability to provide technical leadership, capacity building, and mentoring of warehouse staff.
Strong analytical, good written and spoken communication skills in English
Warehouse Officer – TB Grant (Lagos)
Ref. No:
TLMN/NTLCP (PMU)_2025/WO - TB/001
Job Summary:
To support the Warehouse Specialist in managing Laboratory products/HIV fourth-party logistics (4PL) Global Fund project in Nigeria which encompasses a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the effective and efficient management of warehousing operations to meet product needs within the framework of integrated systems for the country.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) or any related health sciences degree, MPH, or advanced certificate in Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a similar role is required.
Experience working with the public sector and development partners is essential.
Ability to supervise warehouse and warehousing operations practices in line with global best practices.
Experience working with TB/HIV laboratory products is desirable and familiarity with laboratory health products in these programs is required.
Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database programs and statistical software.