HIV/TB Officer Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation

The TB/HIV Services Officer is responsible for overall planning, managing and coordinating TB diagnosis, prevention, 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 TB activities;
• Support districts to embrace the electronic TB case-based surveillance system and use it to guide to customise TB program activities in their locality.
• Work with the district TB focal persons, 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.
• Support districts to plan and implement TB case finding, treatment and support activities in line with the MOH guidelines.
• Monitor implementation of planned activities through periodic consultations, monthly progress review meetings, reports review, and field trips. Provide written feedback for improving performance.
• Review weekly, monthly and quarterly progress on TB indicators at district and facility level.

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• Diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized Institution and a bachelor’s degree in public health.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body and must be competent in computer applications (MS Word and Excel).
• At least two years of relevant work experience in the field of TB and HIV control activities with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• 2 Years Relevant Experience

NOTE:
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact, three traceable professional references and certified UNEB certificates as well as certified University Transcripts
You must have at least a credit 6 in MATHEMATICS and ENGLISH at Ordinary Level (UCE). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.