ICAP TB/HIV Technical Advisor Jobs in South Africa
ICAP TB/HIV Technical Advisor Jobs in South Africa
The TB/HIV Technical Advisor will work closely with the National Ministry of health HIV/AIDS department and the national TB program (NTP) and other key stakeholders to implement, coordinate and deliver effective HIV/TB collaborative services.
He/she will be technical resource person steering planning and implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities at national, regional and health facility level.
The TB/HIV Technical Advisor will undertake below responsiblities at both national and at the level of facilities:
National Level:
Provide technical assistance (TA) for joint TB and HIV program planning, review of strategic documents, development of guidlines and standard operating procedures.
Review and update TB/HIV guidelines, job aids and patient communication materials.
Review and update national TB/HIV recordings and reporting tools.
Provide TA for development of TB/HIV trining materials, job aids.
Ensure monthly meetings of TB/HIV technical working group.
Support the coordination of TB/HIV key stakeholders including regular TWG meetings to monitor and review implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.
Support the quarterly review of performance on TB program indicators with focus on case finding and TB treatment outcomes.
Provide TA for quantification and stock monitoring of TB/HIV commodities such as INH, test kits, GeneXpert supplies, and cotrimoxazole.
Compile national reports on TB/HIV indicators and share with stakeholders for action on performance gaps.
Faculty Level
Review and update TB case finding tools
Ensure national use of TB case finding tools and algorithms in all health facilities around the country including outpatient departments, maternal, child health clinics etc.
Support training of health care workers in intensified TB case finding.
Provide TA for review and updating of patient and sample referral SOPs and referral tools for TB and HIV
Lead identification/assignment of TB infection
control champions in all health facilities. Provide trainings and tools for TB infection control in health facilities.
Review and update guidelines, SOPs, job aids, training materials for TB preventive Therapy.
Conduct trainings on thematic areas relevant to TB/HIV collaborative activities.
Conduct joint onsite mentoring support for TB/HIV integration at facility level.
Skills and Experiance
MD with post-graduate training in public health
A minimum of 5 years' experience supporting implementation of public health programs preferably focusing on TB/HIV.
Experience in facilitating trainings, develop;11ent of guidelines and curriculum.
Experience in writing reports including publications.
Advanced proficiency in the English language and Arabic/ Arabi juba is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft office computer packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point) and basic skills in statistical software (SPSS, stata or epinfo).
Willingness to travel and perform additional tasks as required.
Desired
Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and in the use of mobile technology and social media in behavior change campaigns.
Must be a South Sudanese National. A copy of national id or passport should be attached to the CV.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; ICAP TB/HIV Technical Advisor Jobs in South Africa
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