Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI Makerere) MDR-TB Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI Makerere) MDR-TB Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Key Responsibilities

To coordinate dissemination of MDR- TB, TB guidelines, SOPS and protocols

Support and 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, ensure tests are done and results documented and relayed to treatment sites

Spearhead the revision of drug resistant TB guidelines, SOPs, planning and strategies and update of training materials.

Ensure that drug-resistant TB variables are fully integrated in TB data collection tools and M&E system.

Support development and dissemination of MDR- TB management strategy

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

Coordinate MDR -TB capacity building activities for healthcare workers

Participate in preparation of central level reports, and NTLP performance review meetings

Participate in capacity building and mentorship activities in TB, MDR TB and HIV care.

Draft and conduct proposals for operational researches

Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Person Specification

Deliverables and Outputs:

Weekly MDR TB Surveillance reports
Monthly, Quarterly and annual performance reports on drug resistant TB patient enrolment

Summary reports on DR- TB cohort treatment progress quarterly

Updated guidelines, SOPs and training materials for DR TB management

Drug resistant-TB management strategy developed and implemented

Must possess a Bachelors Degree of MBChB
A postgraduate degree in Public Health,

Epidemiology or Health Services Management or MMED

A certificate in management of Tuberculosis is an added advantage

At least five years of experience in Medical Practice

Hands on experience in program planning and management

Research, monitoring and reporting skills
Working with and supervising of big teams

Must be familiar with various training and skills building approaches

Demonstrable knowledge of computer packages e.g. Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI Makerere) MDR-TB Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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