Medical Adviser at German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to state Teams in medical and managerial aspects of Leprosy, tuberculosis (TB) and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs> control in accordance with National guidelines
• Participate in preparation of annual plan of action and budget of Leprosy TB and NTDs control programme
• Participate in formulation of policies, regulation and technical guidelines related to Leprosy, TB and NTDs Control
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of the Leprosy, TB and NTDs activities Programme
• Participate in operational research, related to Leprosy, TB and NTDs control
• Participate in organization of training at the central level and support training carried out at sub-national level
• Participate in preparation of quarterly, Bi-annual and annual progress reports
• Participate in proposal writing inresponse to external calls for expression of interest
• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the Medical Coordinator or the Country Representative

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or equivalent
• 5 years of practical experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating disease prevention and control activities
• Excellent Knowledge of the strategies for prevention and control of Leprosy, TB, NTDs or communicable diseases
• Proven competence in modern training skills and/or ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship
• Knowledge and skills in proposal writing
• Good Knowledge and ability to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets and basic epidemiological / statistical analysis
• Demonstrated abilities for teamwork

Additional Desirable Experience:

• Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral organisations in the country.