Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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TB/HIV Officer
Job Summary
The TB/HIV Services Officer is responsible for overall planning, managing and coordinating Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) diagnosis, TB treatment and Infection Control (IC) activities implemented in the region. Implement TB/HIV care & treatment in alignment with up to date MoH guidelines.

Overall Responsibilities
• Coordinate and assist with supportive supervision and mentoring of community-based and facility-based Health Care Workers in the day-to-day implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
• Coordinate and assist with supportive supervision and mentoring of community-based and facility-based Health Care Workers in the day-to-day implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
• Provide support to the effective referral system of tuberculosis and HIV patients to ensure integration of TB and HIV services within the district
• Document gather, and analyse records of TB/HIV collaborative activities at supported facilities, as well as case-based information in electronic format
• Work closely with the National TB Control Program (NTP), WHO, NGO partners and other Stakeholders in identifying program priorities, developing strategies and coordinating Implementation of MDR-TB activities;
• Participate in all TB/HIV forums at local level and provide updates as required.
• Work with the district TB coordinators, HIV focal persons and Facility in charges to support them to provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding implementation of the TB/HIV collaborative activities.
• Provide technical support to sub-grantees in developing work plan in accordance with project Objectives and scope of work; Technical support supervision for CBO’s and sub grantees with indicators related to TB.
• Provide technical directions and support to the NTP and sub-recipient NGO partners in planning and implementing MDR-TB activities as required;
• Participate in workshops, seminars, task force and expert committees to identify policy, technical and programmatic gaps in Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) diagnosis and treatment and Infection Control; update partners and stakeholder on TB CARE activities;
• Provide technical support in developing systems, tools, job aids Information education and communication (IEC) as required for improving diagnosis and treatment of TB/MDR-TB, infection prevention, monitoring and supervision;
• Monitor implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations, monthly progress review meetings, reports review, and field trips. Provide written feedback for improving performance.
• Monitor project deliverables and timeliness, notify the Team Leader when issues arise, and take corrective actions, as needed.
Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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