DFB Field Officer at Damien Foundation

Adhoc Staff: Contract period: 1 year and 4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating TB and Leprosy control activities in LGA.
• Assisting the STBLCO in planning, organizing and conducting training programmes.
• Ensuring proper sputum collection and prompt transportation to the laboratory
• Assisting in diagnosis and management of difficult TBL patients.
• Supervising treatment by other health workers throughout the LGA and ensure that the National guidelines are followed.
• Keeping an up-to-date and accurate record of TB and leprosy control activities in the LGA, including the - LGA Central Register.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc Basic Sciences or Medical related discipline
• Past experience in Public health related programme
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experience / statistical experience will be an added advantage
• Competency in Microsoft Office, SPSS, Epi-Info and STATA

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years
• Age: Not more than 40 years
• Coverage Area: 20 LGAs in Lagos State(Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ojo, Alimosho, Lagos-Island, Lagos-Mainland, Amuwo- Odofin, Mushin, Kosofe, IkoroduBadagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, Ifako-Ijaye, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere and Ikeja).