CHS/HR/TBReSET/RO/003/2024
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Senior Technical Officer-Strategic
Initiatives of the USAID-TB ReSET project, the incumbent will provide technical
assistance to the deep focus Counties and select tier 1 Maintenance Counties,
working closely with the CTLCs and implementing partners within the region, to
ensure health system strengthening for TB control activities, smooth flow of
service delivery, quality of care for TB patients as well as to provide
technical and logistical support for various TB activities. H/She will provide
leadership in various technical working groups, task forces and County and
Sub-County PMDT clinical reviews meetings in close coordination with the STO
DSTB, DRTB and childhood TB. H/She will also support the implementation of TB
control activities in close coordination with the STO DSTB, DRTB and childhood
TB.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination
a.
Providing high quality technical
and logistical support to the CTLCs within the deep focus Counties and in the
prioritized tier 1 maintenance Counties to strengthen the coordination of TB
services including work-planning, and periodic review of program data to
identify priority areas.
b.
To provide technical and
logistical support Counties to implement and monitor quarterly and annual TB
work-plans
c.
Providing technical support to
Sub-County TB coordinators in the absence of the CTLCs in the deep focus
Counties and in the prioritized tier 1 maintenance Counties as applicable.
d.
Supporting the roll-out of new
interventions by the County, National and TB ReSET technical team in the deep
focus Counties.
e.
Provide technical support to
various technical committees and working groups in the deep focus Counties
f.
To support implementing partner
coordination in the deep focus Counties, including Global Fund Implementers and
USG/ Pepfar Implementers.
g.
To support the coordination of
community stakeholders in collaboration with County and Sub County Level-1
strategy focal persons
h.
To coordinate linkages in TB
diagnostic services in the deep focus Counties, including the interfacing of
digital chest x-ray screening, and laboratory diagnosis.
- Capacity building
a.
Support supervision to health
facilities within the Counties of deep focus in collaboration with TB
coordinators, health management teams, County health leadership and
Implementing partners at the National and County level
b.
Technical and logistical support
towards sensitization of community health workers, facility health workers,
County and Sub-County HMT
c.
Facilitate CMEs at health
facility and sub-county levels
- Advocacy
a.
Strengthening and sustaining a
multi-sectoral approach and engagements at all levels
b.
Supporting the CTLC and SCTLCs
to strengthen the implementation of the school health program
- Data for decision making and action
a.
Support data review meetings at
County level
b.
Strengthen T-BU lite uptake at
County level
c.
Support distribution of M&E
tools
- Health systems strengthening
a.
Supporting linkage to TIBULIMS
and strengthening the TB diagnostic-clinical interface
b.
Supportive supervision for
community TB CHEWs and CHVs alongside TB coordinators
c.
Partner coordination through
quarterly partners meetings in county HQs
d.
Scale up TB contact
investigation
e.
Support IPC at facility level
including facility risk assessments
Professional requirements
- A registered Medical Doctor or Clinical Officer; MPH will be
an added advantage.
- At least four (4) years progressive TB-related clinical
experience
- At least three (3) years’ experience working in an NGO setting
or engagement with private health providers
- A good understanding of County health system structures and
roles
- Working knowledge in project management, capacity building,
networking, operational research, monitoring and evaluation, financial
management and people management
- Experience in TB, HIV/AIDS, and implementation of the
community health strategy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience working with US Government donor agencies and
familiarity with United States Government rules and regulations is desired
- Demonstrate ability to write best practices or publications.
- Outstanding levels of integrity
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to
email their application letter and detailed CV as one document with contact
details to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly quoting the position you
are applying, and reference number as Regional Program Officer:
CHS/HR/TBReSET/RO/003/2024 by June 26, 2024.
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya is an equal
opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
