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TB Officer (m/f/d) / TB Project - National position

Myanmar

  • Organization: Malteser International
  • Location: Myanmar
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
    • International employment
  • Closing Date: Closed

TB Officer (m/f/d)  / TB Project - National position

Malteser International (MI) is working in Myanmar since 2001, Malteser International currently employs more than 350 national staff in Rakhine, Shan and Kayin states, where our work aims at ensuring communities have access to primary health care services. We also offer comprehensive WASH and disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation solutions, and provide relief after disasters. MI strives to enable and empower the most vulnerable communities in marginalized areas through a participatory and sustainable approach.


 

 

 
In support of our work in Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar Malteser International is looking for a motivated TB Officer (m/f/d) - National position.

As a TB Officer, you will be responsible to manage all day-to-day tasks of the TB Program/project to ensure effective program implementation within MI Health policies, procedures and donor requirements. Plus, you will assist the Medical Officer efficiently for improved quality and achievement of overall organizational objective

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical input / data entry in the implementation of all activities under the TB Program, screening units, TB laboratory units, Support contact tracing by DOTSP and HE, health education sessions, contact tracing, referral and follow-up of TB suspect patients, DOTS provider activities, screening for referrals for hospitalization and follow-up of all TB–confirmed patients with complications
  • Follow-up any implementation challenges, provide feedback to the Medical Officer _ GF
  • Assist to the Medical Officer _ GF in preparing reports: monthly, quarterly or annually and training of DOTSP
  • Assist to the Medical Officer _ GF in conducting regular trainings for all staff, and DOTS providers (initial and refresher trainings)
  • Review monthly projected expenses related to the TB Program prior to final approval by the Medical Officer _ GF
  • Assist to the Medical Officer _ GF in coordinating with other departments within Malteser and township level for all program needs: Logistics, Admin, and HR, Township health department and other INGOs

Qualifications:

  • Nursing School Graduate or Diploma in Nursing with license or BNSc
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience
  • Previous working experience in a rural setting, and ease in dealing with rural communities
  • Good MS Word & Excel skill
  • Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience with UN or NGO will be an asset

Conditions:

  • Start date: Mid-September, 2019
  • Duty Station: Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
  • Duration of contract: 1 year (extendable) depending on donor approval
  • Salary according to qualification and experience: 14th Month Salary, Location Specific Allowance & Health Insurance

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas, three professional references and your salary expectation) online until September 9th, 2019.
 
 
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