Source: The Guardian 30 March 2017
Field Coordinator
Duty Station: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit
organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the
most deadly infectious disease in the world.
KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that
promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable
tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international
context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals,
including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and
epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide
epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drugresistant
TB.
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge
and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the
Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our
knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate
from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional
office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises
funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government
donors.
Challenge TB
KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB, the new USAIDfunded
5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and
morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international
consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic
Society (ATS), FHI 360, Interactive Research & Development
(IRD), Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), and
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), PATH, The International
Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and
the World Health Organization (WHO).
The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to
improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV,
and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease
progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.
Purpose of the job
The Challenge TB Field Coordinator leads the Challenge TB
team in one of the respective districts and acts as the regional
representative for KNCV/Challenge TB. The main responsibility
of the field coordinator is to provide high level technical support
to all aspects of TB control in the respective region. The TB
Field Coordinator builds sustainable technical capacity for TB
control at regional and district levels to ensure patient centered
care and treatment. They work in close collaboration with the
Regional TB and Leprosy Coordinator (RTLC), the Regional
Health Management Team (RHMT) and with other implementing
partners to support CTB activities.
Position in the organization
The TB Field Coordinator reports to the Active Case Finding
Technical Officer.
Profile
As a Field Coordinator you will:
Advise TB control stakeholders at the regional and district
level in all areas of TB control (patient-centered care, MDRTB,
TB/HIV, Childhood TB, community engagement etc);
Act as a mentor for regional and district TB and HIV officers;
Build capacity of district TB control staff through on-the-job
training and coaching;
Participate in joint supportive-supervision visits within the
region;
Identify bottlenecks and opportunities in TB control in the
region;
Develop and co-facilitate technical TB trainings;
Supervise and inspire team members, while creating an
environment where sharing, technical debate and innovation
are the norm;
Contribute to the development of the regional work plan and
implement with the team the outlined project activities;
Plan, coordinate and check the activities and deadlines of the
regional team;
Monitor the project performance according to the M&E plan;
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to the
(deputy) country representative;
Participate in quarterly District TB and Leprosy Coordinators
performance review meetings and the bi-annual NTLP
meetings;
Assist the Regional TB and Leprosy Coordinators in any
other activity in line with those described in the NTLP national
manual;
Identify areas for cross-cutting collaboration with regional
partners;
Identify knowledge gaps in the team and initiates and guides
further capacity building the team;
Actively share knowledge with regional and district TB control
staff;
Maintain personal in-depth knowledge on TB control areas.
Who are we looking for?
Your Education
Medical doctor or nurse
Your Knowledge and Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in public health and/or
TB control;
Proven track record in people, project and finance
management;
Expertise in overall management of TB and HIV;
Knowledge and skills in project activities implementation.
Your Skills
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
package;
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
and Kiswahili;
Excellent presentation skills.
What do we offer?
KNCV offers you a contract for 24 months with possible
extension depending on performance and available funding.
An informal work atmosphere where initiative is appreciated;
A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven
colleagues;
The salary is dependent upon education and relevant
working experience;
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment
Conditions Scheme;
Application and information
You can apply for this position via the form below before/on the
7th April 2017. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us
via +255 22 2664859 or recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org with
“Field Coordinator – Kilimanjaro” in the subject.
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer
offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or
mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.
Filed Under: Health - Medical, Kilimanjaro, NGO JOBS
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