Program Officer, Community DR-TB at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Overall Responsibilities: She/he has responsibility for coordinating all IHVN Global Fund supported MDR TB activities in the State, ensuring that program targets are achieved within defined timelines and as outlined in the workplan. S/he must demonstrate capacity to provide technical support to the State Ministry of Health (State Tuberculosis &Leprosy Control Team), Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (LGTBLS), and Community based organizations and treatment centers in implementing the program deliverables.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: HOD Community Medicine, State Manager, Associate Director, GF Program Coordinator and Other members of the MDR -TB team External: National TB and Leprosy Control Program Team, Treatment Centers, Community Based Organizations and other Tuberculosis Implementing Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Degree in Health Sciences or Basic General Nursing and Midwifery Certificate or HND Community Health is required. A Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or other health related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• The Candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in public health or related field
• Knowledge of TB/HIV
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks,
• Strong inter-personal and public relations skills,
• Excellent English language, oral and written communication, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the State, LGAs and treatment Centers/health facility / community on MDR- TB teams in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program deliverables
• Ensure that program activities are implemented according to the work plans, approved deadlines, and within the budget limitations in the assigned State
• Coordinate the activities of other team members within the State to ensure smooth and efficient program planning and implementation of activities.
• Advocate support for community MDR TB activities on behalf of IHVN to key stakeholders at State and LGA levels for sustainability.
• Participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluation of training for general health care workers in the public sector/DOT Centers in collaboration with the STBLCOs
• Ensure relevant recording and reporting documents are available and adequately utilized
• Represent IHVN in all meetings with State Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders at the State/LGA level
• Actively participate in integrated supportive supervision and hands on organized by STBLCOs and TBLS on key activities on follow up investigations for ambulatory phase of treatment.
• Provide oversight functions to Lead CBOs in the activities of the Treatment Supporters.
• Support the STBLCOs in developing operational work plans for State TBLeprosy Control activities
• Work with the STBLCOs to mitigate challenges and proffer solutions.
• Perform other roles as may be assigned by the HOD Community Health, Regional/States and Program Coordinator.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Overall Responsibilities: She/he has responsibility for coordinating all IHVN Global Fund supported MDR TB activities in the State, ensuring that program targets are achieved within defined timelines and as outlined in the workplan. S/he must demonstrate capacity to provide technical support to the State Ministry of Health (State Tuberculosis &Leprosy Control Team), Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (LGTBLS), and Community based organizations and treatment centers in implementing the program deliverables.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: HOD Community Medicine, State Manager, Associate Director, GF Program Coordinator and Other members of the MDR -TB team External: National TB and Leprosy Control Program Team, Treatment Centers, Community Based Organizations and other Tuberculosis Implementing Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Degree in Health Sciences or Basic General Nursing and Midwifery Certificate or HND Community Health is required. A Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or other health related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• The Candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in public health or related field
• Knowledge of TB/HIV
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks,
• Strong inter-personal and public relations skills,
• Excellent English language, oral and written communication, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the State, LGAs and treatment Centers/health facility / community on MDR- TB teams in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program deliverables
• Ensure that program activities are implemented according to the work plans, approved deadlines, and within the budget limitations in the assigned State
• Coordinate the activities of other team members within the State to ensure smooth and efficient program planning and implementation of activities.
• Advocate support for community MDR TB activities on behalf of IHVN to key stakeholders at State and LGA levels for sustainability.
• Participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluation of training for general health care workers in the public sector/DOT Centers in collaboration with the STBLCOs
• Ensure relevant recording and reporting documents are available and adequately utilized
• Represent IHVN in all meetings with State Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders at the State/LGA level
• Actively participate in integrated supportive supervision and hands on organized by STBLCOs and TBLS on key activities on follow up investigations for ambulatory phase of treatment.
• Provide oversight functions to Lead CBOs in the activities of the Treatment Supporters.
• Support the STBLCOs in developing operational work plans for State TBLeprosy Control activities
• Work with the STBLCOs to mitigate challenges and proffer solutions.
• Perform other roles as may be assigned by the HOD Community Health, Regional/States and Program Coordinator.