Improving access to prevention and care

Organization: Ghana National TB Voice Network (GNTBVN)
Position: CRG/Ethics Officer
Reports to: National Coordinator
Location: Legon Avenues, Accra-Ghana

About Us:
The GNTBVN is a network of persons infected or affected by TB and wish to share their experience to help other infected people with the hope of battling the negative consequences of TB.

Mission: We promote health and quality of life by supporting the prevention, controlling and elimination of TB & its associated stigma in affected communities through advocacy and policy dialogues, social mobilization, education and partnerships.

Vision: We envision a country where communities are free of TB and its associated stigma.
We are currently implementing under the Global Fund Community System Intervention, where we have TB Champions involved in active TB case finding activities in an effort to end TB in Ghana.

Job summary:
The CRG officer will be responsible for championing ambitious people centred, human rights based, gender transformative national TB responses, advocacy and accountability efforts to end TB by 2030. He/she will do this by ensuring that the organization’s programs are inclusive, equitable, and uphold human rights, gender equality, and ethical standards. The officer will work closely with staff, volunteers, and partners to foster a culture of integrity, safeguard vulnerable populations, and integrate CRG principles into all organizational activities.

Key Responsibilities
•    Advocate for the integration of CRG principles in program design, implementation, and monitoring.
•    Ensure that interventions meet the specific needs of the TB communities and key and vulnerable populations (KVPs) groups.
•    Coordinate with TB Champions and volunteers to embed CRG in community outreach and active case-finding efforts.
•    Facilitate trainings for staff and volunteers on stigma reduction, gender equality, and human rights principles.
•    Develop advocacy materials and policy briefs that reflect community voices, human rights, and gender-based concerns in TB programming.
•    Build partnerships with CSOs, public health institutions and other national and global level stakeholders to enhance CRG initiatives.
•    Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor the impact of CRG-related activities and inform decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
•    At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
•    Strong understanding of community engagement, human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion principles.
•    Knowledge of The Global Fund implementation arrangements, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.
•    Experience working with the TB community, marginalized or vulnerable populations.
•    Strong communication, facilitation, and advocacy skills.
•    Ability to lead investigations and ensure confidential handling of sensitive matters.
•    Familiarity with public health programs, especially TB or HIV, is an advantage.
•    High ethical standards, integrity, and ability to maintain neutrality in investigations
•    Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
•    Strong organizational and time management skills.

How to ApplyPlease submit your application, including:
a)    A detailed CV/resume.
b)    A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications.
Your application should be addressed to the National Coordinator of the Ghana National TB Voice Network.

Send your application to the organizations email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 27th December, 2024. Ensure the subject line reads: “Application for CRG Officer Role”.

Ghana National TB Voice Network (GNTBVN) has a zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH)

• Sexual exploitation is any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially, or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.
• Sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
• Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offense or humiliation. Sexual harassment may involve any conduct of a verbal, nonverbal, or physical nature, including written and electronic communications, and may occur between persons of the same or different genders.

All forms of SEAH should be reported to PSEAH focal person, Ms. Charity Femeyibor through email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 0544995092

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