Cough Officer at Damien Foundation

Background

• Damien Foundation (DFB) is a non-profit humanitarian medical organization affiliated with Damien Foundation Belgium (DFB) and is assisting the Federal Government of Nigeria with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) in Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos States. As Sub Recipient (SR) to L under Global Fund Grant, DFB has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Active TB case finding programme in 20 LGAs of Lagos state (Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ojo, Alimosho, Lagos-Island, Lagos-Mainland, Amuwo- Odofin, Mushin, Kosofe, Ikorodu Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, Ifako-Ijaye, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere and Ikeja).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the facility staffs at the different OPDs;
• Provide health Education on TB to all outpatients
• Visit the different OPDs and identify all patients coughing
• Enter the coughers name on the community referral register.
• Escort presumptive TB to the DOTs clinic or where applicable collect the sputum sample from presumptive TB (following Infection Prevention Control guide).
• Ensure the name of the presumptive TB case are captured on the presumptive clinic register
• Ensure sputum specimens are taken to the laboratory and results retrieved for diagnosed patients to commence treatment
• Support active contact tracing for diagnosed TB patients- (refer to SOP on contact tracing)
• Report weekly and monthly using the summary form to the DOTS officer, TBLS and DFB

Education / Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc / B.A in relevant field with at least 1 year work experience in a similar role or OND / NCE in Sciences/JCHEW/CHEW with more than 3 years work experience in a similar role.
• Age: Not more than 45 years.
• Previous leadership experience in a related role will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Computer literacy with knowledge in Microsoft office package.
• Proactive organizational skills.
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.