Tuberculosis (TB) Active Case Finding Field Coordinato

Job Description:

Ø  Under the overall supervision of the Migration Health Officer and the direct supervision of the Migration Health National Programme Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for:

Ø  Support the field implementation of the Global Fund Regional Cross-border TB Catalytic Grant supported project, “TB/MDR-TB INTERVENTIONS AMONG AFGHAN REFUGEES, RETURNEES AND MOBILE POPULATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN”.

Ø  Implement the agreed upon SOPs and follow the national TB guidelines during daily activities.

Ø  Perform TB active case finding (ACF) through conducting TB screening among Afghan returnees, migrants, IDPs and host populations, with particular focus on areas of high return and cross-border migration, such as at border crossings, in cross-border communities, and in settlements that host migrant and returnee populations at greater risk of potential exposure to TB.

Ø  Coordinate with the National TB Program (NTP) to conduct pre-scheduled screening field visits and rapid diagnosis through the use of GEN-EXPERT machines in border areas.

Ø  Ensure the referral of all detected presumptive TB cases to the NTP provincial Focal Points and relevant treatment facilities and ensure the completion of the required laboratory examinations.

Ø  Mobilize communities and conduct public outreach to provide migrant populations and host communities with sufficient information about tuberculosis; to raise awareness about TB, the symptoms of TB, and infection prevention and control practices to prevent the spread of TB.

Ø  Conduct proper documentation of newly diagnosed TB cases for follow up and contact tracing; record TB patients’ full information, contacts, referrals, treatment, and follow up with NTP.

Ø  Maintain confidentiality of patient information and collaborative relationships with clients, partners and health professionals.

Ø  Coordinate with the community-based organizations who conduct Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) activities to facilitate and support their activities.

Ø  Conduct TB awareness and surveillance training sessions among the filed partners, as necessary.

Ø  Coordinate with partners who provide services for returnees, IDPs and migrants to integrate TB awareness raising within their activities to expand outreach.

Ø  Plan and lead all project activities in his/her designated geographical areas in close collaboration with the Migration Health National Programme Officer and the Migration Health Officer.

Ø  Supervise two Active Case Finding Assistants; schedule and monitor their daily activities; evaluate their performance; and inform the Migration Health National Programme Officer and the Migration Health Officer.

Ø  Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports on the progress of field activities and challenges encountered, as well as summary information on numbers screened, presumptive cases detected and referred, positive cases diagnosed, and the completion status of treatment.

Ø  Perform any related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Ø  IV. Competencies:

Ø  The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Ø  Values:

Ø  Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible;

Ø  Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct;

Ø  Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Ø  Core Competencies:

Ø  Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results;

Ø  Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes;

Ø  Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate;

Ø  Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work;

Ø  Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Ø  Technical:

Ø  Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access

Ø  Familiarity with mobile data collection technologies is an advantage

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply