Job Title: MDR
TB Coordinator
TB Coordinator
Organisation: Ministry of Health
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager-NTLP
About WVU:
The Emergence of
Drug Resistant TB (DR-TB) in Uganda is of critical concern. In this regard, the
Ministry of Health – NTLP established a Drug Resistant TB Management Program in
July 2012. The program set up a DR-TB Coordination office to oversee overall
roll out and
expansion of the programmatic management of drug resistant TB (PMDT) country
wide.
Drug Resistant TB (DR-TB) in Uganda is of critical concern. In this regard, the
Ministry of Health – NTLP established a Drug Resistant TB Management Program in
July 2012. The program set up a DR-TB Coordination office to oversee overall
roll out and
expansion of the programmatic management of drug resistant TB (PMDT) country
wide.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- To Coordinate
dissemination of MDR- TB, TB guidelines, SOPS and protocols - Support Maintain
an updated DR -TB Master register at NTLP - Ensure a
coordinated initiation of all newly diagnosed DR TB patients on treatment
by treatment sites. - Ensure DR TB
cohort reviews are performed - Liaise with the
NTRL to ensure routine MDR -TB surveillance through TB specimen referral
system (TSRS), sputum and culture and DST, follow up tests are done and
results documented and relayed to treatment sites - To participate
in the revision of drug resistant TB guidelines, SOPs, planning and
strategies and update of training materials. - To ensure that
Drug resistant TB variables are fully integrated in TB data collection
tools and M & E system. - To ensure
dissemination MDR- TB rollout strategy - To participate
in resource mobilization activities for Drug resistant TB management - Liaise with the
Supplies/medicines quantification teams to ensure drug resistant TB
diagnostic and treatment supplies and medicines are prioritized for
procurement - Participate in review
of technical policies and guidelines in MDR -TB capacity building
activities - Participate in
preparation of Central level reports, updates and NTLP performance review
meetings - Participate in
capacity building and mentorship activities in TB, MDR TB and HIV care. - To ensure newly
diagnosed MDR TB patients are linked to treatment sites and initiated on
treatment - Draft and
conduct proposals for operational researchers - Perform other
duties assigned by the Program Manager NTLP
Key Performance Indicators:
- Monthly and
Quarterly and annual performance reports on Drug resistant TB patient
enrollment - Summary reports
on DR- TB cohort treatment progress quarterly - Updated
guidelines, SOPs and training materials for DR TB management - Drug resistant
TB rollout strategy disseminated and implemented - MOH PMDT
steering committee meetings held and actions followed up
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should be a medical doctor
with prior clinical orientation including vast experience in TB
control/care, TB infection control (TB IC), TB/HIV Co-management,
Childhood TB and a Training and experience in Drug resistant TB
management. - Possess a
Master’s degree in either Public Health or Msc. Health Services Management
its equivalent or Epidemiology or Internal medicine. - Must possess
technical expertise in TB control with emphasis on implementation of the
Stop TB Strategy. - Skills in
development of guideline on TB, TB IC, TB-HIV and PMDT - Knowledge of new
molecular technologies including LPA and GeneXpert plus experience in TSRS
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills; as well as computer skills - Knowledge of new
molecular technologies including LPA and GeneXpert plus experience in TSRS
- Demonstrated
experience in working with Local Government and MoH including knowledge on
Global Fund modalities - Conversant with
TB technical support supervision and other quality improvement approaches
like PIA.
How to Apply:
All
applicants Applicants
should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Head quarters Plot 6 Lourdel Road
Room A204, Nakasero Kampala, Uganda.
applicants Applicants
should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Head quarters Plot 6 Lourdel Road
Room A204, Nakasero Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 25th November, 2013 by 4:00 pm
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