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• Work
  in liaison with DHMT and relevant stakeholders in planning and
  implementation of detailed community work plan in support of HIV/AIDS
  & TB in the District.
• Actively
  coordinate in the development of and implementation of the District to
  Homes model that will ensure continuity of care from facility to community
  level on TB/HIV activities.
• Implement
  community project activities in the district through district and
  peripheral health units, in close collaboration with the District TB
  Officer and HIV/AIDS Focal Person.
• Supervise
  in case finding and chemotherapy of Tuberculosis through DOTS strategy at
  community and household level.
• Maintain
  an updated and accurate Community Tuberculosis register; compile quarterly
  reports to the DHO and DBHP Office.
• Work
  closely with DHO, District TB Officer, and HIV/AIDS Focal Person for
  training peripheral health workers.
• Actively
  support Village Health Teams (VHTs) in educating patients and the
  community on TB/HIV prevention, care and support.
• Order
  supplies – sputum containers, stationery for the community and monitor
  their distribution and availability.
• Actively
  collaborate with health facilities, VHTs and other care providers on
  provision of community care, transportation of sputum specimens from
  community sputum collection points to health facilities and collection of
  results back to the community.
• Organize
  quarterly district meetings at health center and district level in liaison
  with health center in charge, CBOs and District TB Officer and related
  Coordinators to review progress and plans of the quarter.
• Coordinate
  community based TB/HIV activities which includes community leader
  mobilization, Information education and Communication (IEC) Social
  Mobilization campaigns and behavioral change communication (BCC).
• Build
  and strengthen linkages and referral system between health facilities and
  community based activities.

• The
  ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in community health or
  Diploma in Public Health, nursing or any other related experience 2-3
  years,
• Past
  experience working with non-governmental organizations and community based
  organization required,
• Significant
  experience working with district and health center level Health Workers
• Strong
  knowledge of TB or HIV/AIDS or infectious diseases programming,
• Significant
  experience with donor-funded projects highly desirable and interactions
  with health facilities required,
• Working
  knowledge of project management and monitoring a must,
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting.

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