Sr Tech Officer

Grade: H

Job ID: 13-7081

Location : UG

# of Positions : 2

Center/Office: CHS - PPM

Posted Date: 2013-11-19

Project/Program: Track TB

Application Due Date: 2013-11-22

Overall Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Officer -  Urban DOTS will be responsible for implementation of activities that fall under the Urban DOTS result area of TRACK TB Project.  Working in collaboration with Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) and partners under the Kampala City Tuberculosis Task Force (KCTF), this officer will provide technical and operational support to implementation of TB control services at diagnostic and treatment units (DTUs) in Kampala city in order to meet the national targets for TB control.

In close collaboration with the Community Coordinator at Aids Information Centre (AIC), he will provide technical and operational support towards control of tuberculosis at community level including community DOT, TB health education, and tracing of contacts of infectious TB cases diagnosed in the health care facilities.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Provide technical operational support implementation of the urban DOTS model for KCCA and monitor its contribution towards achieving the set targets.
2. Support the district and divisional TB control teams in implementation of TB control activities including support supervision, mentorship of health care workers in TB control, preparation of quarterly performance reports.
3. In collaboration with the DTLS ensure availability of supplies in DTUs, medicines, laboratory reagents, stationary, etc.
4. Lead the process of implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for TB case notification and quality of care at health facility level.
5. Participate in activities arranged by the KCTF including targeted visits DTUs, coordination meetings and quick assessments.
6. Identity innovative approaches to TB and TB/HIV control based on  field experiences  and bringing  them to the attention of the KCTF for consideration, in a timely manner.
7. Compile weekly briefs, success stories, monthly and quarterly reports for activities implemented under Urban DOTS and community TB control interventions and submit them to the Technical Advisor Urban DOTS.
8. In collaboration with the district divisional and community TB control teams, identify gaps in TB, TB/HIV care at district, divisional and health facility level that need support and bring them to the attention of the technical advisor Urban DOTs for necessary intervention.
9. Any other activities related to Urban DOTS as assigned by the Senior Technical Advisor

Qualifications

1. An MB.Ch.B degree or a degree in Public Health, nursing or social Work and social Administration, community psychology
2. Masters degree in public health will be an added advantage
3.  At least 2 years’ working experience in TB or TB/HIV care and support at district or health facility level
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health is an international organization with wide experience in management of Health Programs in various parts of the world. Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information.

In Uganda MSH is implementing the 5 year TRACK TB project, funded by USAID. TRACK TB works in close collaboration with the National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP). One of its key result areas is implementation of an Urban DOTS model for Kampala. TRACK TB is seeking services of a suitable person to work as an Urban DOTs Technical Officer supporting the Technical Adviser, Urban DOTs.

Notes

We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.

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