TB / EID Sample Referral Consultants at Damien Foundation

Job Description

• As the Sub Recipient (SR) to IHVN on Tuberculosis project under Global Fund Grant, DFB has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Active TB/HIV case finding programme across the above-mentioned States.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of Sputum Movement in the State of assignment.
• Provide technical support to the riders in ensuring that programmatic data and administrative support are accurately captured and reported according to set guidelines.
• Process, verify and present relevant sample shipment data for monthly reimbursement
• Support the IT officers as well as the State Technical Officers in ensuring the regular maintenance of the sample shipment database/information system
• Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to each local government in their state.
• Support the programme department in the monthly appraisal of the adhoc staff involved in sample logistics
• Support the IT officers in harmonizing the data submitted in the shipment forms with those on the sample referral dashboard
• Regularly monitor the retrieval of the results of samples sent to the GeneXpert/AFB microscopy labs
• Ensure the effective transportation of samples from the facilities to the designated laboratories and in accordance with the Global Fund PPM policy
• Regularly monitor the retrieval of TB investigation results and their uploading on the DFB sample dashboard and MATS application.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of BSc in Biological / Medical Sciences with at least 2 years of relevant work experience especially in area of TB sample referral logistics.
• Minimum of 2 years working on TB/HIV related projects
• 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 competency in Microsoft office package.
• Applicant's experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• Age: Not more than 45 years.