Job Description

Due Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Position Summary

The incumbent will report to the District Manager and is responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing an integrated TB-HIV-program activities at District level. The incumbent will supervise, support, mentor and work with facility and community level staff and will be responsible for all technical aspects of the program, operational support, and coordination/networking, in line with organizational and national guidelines and targets.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities.

Coordinate implementation of TB program activities at district level; Manage the TB program resources for the organization within the district; Support the facility and community service delivery teams in TB prevention, TB Case Finding and TB diagnosis and treatment, and TB Infection Control;Support the districts in TB/HIV management and Advanced HIV Disease Management; Support the district in implementing quality improvement initiatives in the TB Control program; Support the SIE department in the implementation of all SIE activities within the facility and community program in the districts.

Qualifications and Experience

Person Specification

Diploma/degree in Nursing, Environmental Health or Public Health; Diploma in community nursing or qualification in project management, health services administration or similar will be an added advantage; At least 3 years’ experience in clinical management of TB and TB/HIV at public health facility level; A Completed course in Advanced HIV and AIDS Managed preferred;At least 5 years’ experience TB/HIV programs management at district level within the NGO technical assistance environment or as district community nurse within MOHCC;Demonstrable technical and clinical knowledge in Adult and Pediatric TB Care and Treatment, including Advanced HIV Disease, Covid 19 and Mental Health;Familiarity with MOHCC guidelines for Tuberculosis, Advanced HIV Disease, COVID-19, Community Health Strategy and HIV Prevention Care and Treatment is required;Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and online collaboration technologies.

How to Apply

To apply

Step 1: Click The Button Below and Complete the Application Form.

Step 2: Submit your cv, certificates and application letter via email to: [email protected] clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

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Deadline: 25 April 2024

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