Job Vacancies at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Purpose of Job

• The main responsibility of the senior delft light case finding associate is to perform radiological duties in compliance with international standards using a mobile digital x-ray backpack unit. S/he will also perform selected administrative and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of quality radiography for the purposes of screening clients for TB in a mobile environment as part of an Active TB Case Finding (ACF) & Contact Investigation team.
• Hierarchically, The Senior Delft Light Case Finding Associate reports to and works under the daily supervision of the Cluster Laboratory Advisor/Senior Program Officer.

Job Description

• Participates in community engagement and mobilization activities for TB ACF.
• Conducts screening of clients to identify presumptive TB for digital x-ray examination when applicable.
• Will ensure sputum collection from identified presumptive and transportation in ice cold boxes for GeneXpert or TB LAM diagnostic evaluation.
• Prepares the client for radiological procedures.
• Takes measures to protect clients, oneself and other staff from radiation exposure according to best practices and manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Takes quality diagnostic radiographs of clients according to established procedures for patient care and safety
• Ensures a maximum of two and half minutes is spent per client for x-ray, while maintaining a repeat rate of two percent or less.
• Accurately documents completed radiological procedures, completely and promptly.
• Stores all radiographs in an easily retrievable manner.
• Ensures that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Reports immediately any equipment malfunctions to the Cluster Laboratory Advisor where available /Senior Program Officer.
• Maintains mobile x-ray unit, stock necessary radiological supplies.
• Makes suggestions to improve work methods.
• Serves as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Keeps record of the dosimetry readings.
• Trains new employees.
• Works closely with the other team members for the purposes of prompt diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Performs any other tasks as directed by the Cluster Laboratory Advisor where available /Senior Program Officer.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the cluster Laboratory Advisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Holds a science degree or a university graduate of medical radiology or an X-ray technologist (from a school of health technology) or any other related field.
• A current X-Ray Technology certificate or license from a program approved in Nigeria will be an added advantage.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in public health projects.
• Experience in working in the fields of TB/HIV, community TB, and MDR TB, with extensive field experience in Nigeria.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in coordinating multiple party stakeholders.
• Experience in wide scale community-based intervention.
• Experience in community mobilization efforts.
• Proven experience in coaching and training.
• Experience managing complex health data.

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Purpose of the job

• The PPM Cluster coordinator will support the state program officer in collating, analyzing, and reviewing data from the engaged private health facilities. They will be responsible for technical oversight of the private health facilities as well as supporting these facilities to improve their TB case finding and documentation.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the engagement of private health facilities in supported states for TB case finding and management.
• Support the linkage coordinators in the state to ensure oversight of the engaged private health facilities.
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly data collection from the linkage coordinators and analysis of this data for onward transmission to the state program officer.
• Monthly validation of data submitted by the linkage coordinators is necessary to ensure that submitted data is complete and correct.
• Monthly or quarterly data harmonization with the local government supervisor to ensure that all PPM-related data in the state is captured by the TBLS.
• Ensure optimal utilization of the MATS App for screening of clients for TB in private health care facilities.
• Conduct any other task as may be assigned.

Job Specifications

Education:

• HND, or Bachelor’s degree
• A master's degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 1-2 years' relevant work experience with development agencies and foundations
• Experience in the TB program is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and good listener.
• Exhibits a high level of accuracy in work and the ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations.
• Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.
• Ability to manage official information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.