Job tittle: IPC and TB_ Regional Advisor
Location: Gambella.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ICAP at Columbia University in Ethiopia is hiring a Regional IPC /TB Advisor to support RHBs in implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) activities at champion and community of practice sites and at TB service delivery sites. Reporting to the respective Region ICAP Director, the Regional IPC/TB advisor will provide training and technical assistance to HF-based IPC/TB Focal Points and facilitate region -to-region IPC knowledge exchange.
The Regional IPC/ TB Advisor will work closely with the RHB and other key stakeholders to coordinate and manage development, implementation, and monitoring of the IPC and TB activities. S/he will be the primary point of contact for participating HFs, and will be responsible for coordinating initiative activities, providing remote and in-person training and supportive supervision, and fostering exchange of information and best practices within and between countries.
S/he will work with the Project Director to ensure that the program activities are completed on time, within budget and in line with project objectives.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES AT RHBs and ICAP-RO Levels
| · Provide technical leadership and IPC/TB training/capacity building with an initial focus on protecting health care workers, patients and communities from COVID-19. |
| · Oversee and ensure effective implementation and coordination of needs assessments, virtual and in-person training and capacity building activities, quality improvement (QI) activities and exchange of knowledge and best practices. |
| · Ensure effective coordination and communication with ICAP country offices, project partners and other stakeholders |
| · Provide day-to-day oversight of IPC Champion site, East African IPC community of practice and TB_ sites activities, monitor and document progress toward achievement of initiatives’ goals and objectives, coordinate annual work planning processes, and contribute to project planning meetings with the donor. |
| · Coordinate closely with the RHB staff to ensure appropriate, high-quality and timely technical assistance for participating hospitals and IPC Focal points. |
| · In partnership with ICAP’s Strategic Information unit, drive continuous use of data to track program quality, outputs and outcomes. |
| · Synthesize successful results, prepare, and disseminate reports and guidance on IPC/TB_ best practices and approaches for wider replication and use in the country. |
| · Ensure that all donor reports, and project write ups, including but not limited to success stories and program briefs are data driven and articulate a compelling story. |
| · Provide technical leadership and IPC training/capacity building with an initial focus on protecting health care workers, patients and communities from COVID-19. |
| · Oversee and ensure effective implementation and coordination of needs assessments, virtual and in-person training and capacity building activities, quality improvement (QI) activities and exchange of knowledge and best practices. |
| · Support RHBs in the adaptation of innovative approaches to support provision of TB and TB/HIV services in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. |
| · Conduct an assessment to review systematic TB testing among symptomatic individuals coming for COVID-19 testing at selected health facilities |
| · Support the distribution and utilization of SOPs to standardize testing of symptomatic individuals for both COVID-19 and TB. |
| · Support integration of COVID-19 and TB screening among symptomatic individuals at selected HFs |
| · Support implementation of innovative model for TB Care (TPT) including virtual patient support at selected Health Facilities |
| · Support RHBs to assess the outcome of COVID-19 and TB screening and model for TB Care (TPT) implementation at the selected health facilities |
| · Support final report write up and dissemination COVID-19 and TB screening and model for TB Care (TPT) |
Job Requirements
· An advanced degree (MD or MPH) with minimum of 10 years’ experience or MD with MPH with 5 years of experience
· Experience with infection prevention and control (IPC) programs/initiatives is required.
· A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a hospital setting or relevant IPC project implementation in a public health setting is required.
· Fluency in written and spoken English is required
· Proficiency with online training, distance education, and case-based teaching is strongly preferred
· Strong communication, and facilitation skills, including the ability to coordinate stakeholders is required.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required
· Expertise in formal quality improvement would be a plus
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
- Qualification BA/BSc
