Zonal TB Project Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

The Zonal TB Project Coordinator on TB, TB/HIV & PMDT will be the leading zonal technical TB, TB/HIV and PMDT expert under AFGHS-MSH project. She/he will serve as a technical expert who will provide capacity building to care providers at project supported health facilities & Zonal and Woreda TB program Experts. The Zonal Project coordinators will work very closely with the zonal health offices and zone level stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for strengthening day-to-day lifesaving care on TB, TB/HIV & PMDT and improving program performance through supporting implementing of high impact interventions and focused mentorship to supported public, private, and other governmental health facilities in collaboration with zonal and woreda TB experts. Also, s/he will represent the project in Zonal TB program planning, joint clinical mentorship and monitoring of routine lifesaving activities towards ensuring a verifiable achievement of project milestones and contribute to sustainability and transitioning to the Government and local health systems.

Specific Responsibilities:

Effectively work with zonal health office in supporting zonal and woreda level TB, TB/HIV & PMDT program planning and implementation

Establish a close working relationship with Zonal Health Department (ZHDs), Woreda Health Offices and other stakeholders in the Zone/Woreda that have responsibility for strengthening and improving tuberculosis control and prevention programs,

Lead capacity building effort for zonal and woreda TB experts to assist and takeover project supported intervention, monitoring and evaluation to ensure sustainable woreda-led TB program implementation

Actively work with zonal and woreda TB experts and regional project staff in strengthening integrated facility level TB screening, TB case finding, TB/DR TB treatment and prevention efforts while prioritizing TB among high-risk populations,

Ensure provision of quality care cascade on TB, TB/HIV, PMDT

along the patient pathway of supported health facilities and ensure

that lifesaving supports met the facility level milestones.

In collaboration with ZHD and woreda health offices, conduct

impactful monthly mentorship with emphasis on high load

HFs/Hospitals, PPM-HFs, DR TB TICs, GXP sites, etc.

Provide onsite orientation and guidance for health care providers to

speed up the achievement of project milestones.

Assist zonal/woreda specimen referral system and support

GeneXpert sites on improving sustainable service availability,

improved machine utilization while reducing unsuccessful results.

Coordinate and assist woreda TB officers in conducting monthly

facility mentorship using hands-on tools, randomizing and

transporting slides for EQA and support in sharing feedback to the

supported facilities,

Support the zonal/woreda TB team in identifying local barriers to

low TB/DR-TB case finding and take mitigative intervention to find

missed cases,

Optimize patient centered management of DR-TB along the cascade

of care including enhancing community DR TB services,

Closely work with and capacitate local organization(s) on

strengthening community TB care,

Coordinate zonal level TB related activities including facilitating

regular Zonal TBLLD technical working group meeting, document

and share progress,

Support the implementation of high impact interventions in the

region, monitor the progress of the planned milestones using agreed

upon M&E tools and ensure that every deliverable is verifiable at

grassroot level,

Contribute to the quarterly and annual project report preparations and

submission to the regional project office,

Documentation and communication of best practices and gains to the

Government and local actors.

Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualification:

BSc in health sciences field plus MSc/MPH from a recognized university is preferred,

Has basic training (certified) at least on TBL, TB/HIV, PMDT, molecular lan technologies (e.g., GXP) and M&E.

Required Experience:

At least 6 years for BSc, 4 years for MSc holders.

Experience on TB program implementation at public and private health sectors with recent knowledge and work experience on National TB Program.

Previous work experience on donor funded programs is preferred.

Proven ability to interact and collaborate with government counterparts on local policy and other strategic planning issues,

Excellent track record and flexibility in delivering results within highly demanding stakeholder expectations.

Required Number: (2)

Duty Station: Debre Berhan and Dessie

NB: Please indicate your specific location for position you are applying for in your application letter.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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