Job Title: TB_DSD Regional Advisor
Reports To (Title): Regional Director
Location: Addis Ababa, Oromia (Addis Ababa), Bahirdar, Hawassa, Gambella.
POSITION SUMMARY
ICAP at Columbia University in Ethiopia is hiring a TB_DSD regional advisor to support RHBs to implement and evaluate innovative approaches and patient care models to strengthen access to integrated, patient centered and safe health care and improve treatment outcome, through Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models during COVID19 pandemic at 12 health facilities in the five regions.
The TB_DSD Regional Advisor will work closely with the RHBs and other key stakeholders to coordinate and manage development, implementation, and monitoring of the TB_DSD activities. S/he will be the primary point of contact for supported 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 regions.
S/he will work with the selected HFs and regional directors to ensure that the program activities are completed on time, within budget and in line with project objectives.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES AT selected HFs, RHBs and ICAP RO Levels
| S.NO | I. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES AT MOH |
1 | Implement DSD and innovative patient care models at selected health facilities in the region to ensure continuity of quality TB care amid the COVID-19 pandemic |
2 | Implement DSD models for TB diagnosis and treatment service delivery (TB Service Delivery for Drug-Susceptible TB in facility-Based HIV DSD Model and in a generalized DSD Model |
3 | Support RHB in implementation of innovative approaches to support provision of TB and TB/HIV services in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. |
4 | Organize and Conduct an assessment to review systematic TB screening among symptomatic individuals coming for COVID-19 testing at selected health facilities in the region |
5 | Support the distribution and utilization of SOPs to standardize screening of symptomatic individuals for both COVID-19 and TB. In addition, H/She will support integration of COVID-19 and TB screening among symptomatic individuals at selected HFs in the region |
6 | Optimize TB screening and diagnostic evaluation for contact with an index TB case (especially for CLHIV and children under 15 years) at selected HFs in the region |
7 | Support implementation of innovative DSD model for TB Care (TPT-MMD) including virtual patient support at selected health facilities in the region |
8 | Optimize initiation of TB treatment, patient management and follow-up for clients in TB care through DSD model at selected health facilities in the region |
9 | Optimize recording, reporting and monitoring for successful implementation of selected DSD models for TB diagnosis and treatment service at selected health facilities in the region |
10 | Optimize screening for AEs, monitoring adherence and TB treatment completion while on TB treatment through DSD model at selected health facilities in the region |
11 | Support to achieve TPT scale-up targets by implementing TPT service delivery within HIV DSD models for both newly diagnosed PLHIV and stable PLHIV on ART in DSD models at selected health facilities in the region |
12 | Support to assess current practice and support alignment of TPT delivery with existing DSD model(s) for stable PLHIV at selected health facilities in the region |
13 | Provide technical leadership and TB_ DSD training/capacity building with an initial focus on protecting health care workers, patients and communities from COVID-19. |
14 | 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. |
15 | Ensure effective coordination and communication with ICAP regional director and central advisers, project partners and other stakeholders |
16 | Provide day-to-day oversight of selected sites, activities, monitor and document progress toward achievement of initiatives’ goals and objectives, coordinate annual work planning processes, and contribute to project goal |
17 | Coordinate closely with the RHB staff to ensure appropriate, high-quality and timely technical assistance for participating selected HFs in the region |
18 | In partnership with ICAP’s Strategic Information unit, drive continuous use of data to track program quality, outputs and outcomes. |
19 | Synthesize successful results, prepare, and disseminate reports and guidance on TB_ DSD best practices and approaches for wider replication and use in the country. |
20 | 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. |
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
· An advanced degree (MD,) in Medicine with minimum of 7 years’ experience /MD with MPH with 5 years of experience
· Experience on Comprehensive TB care
· A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a hospital setting or relevant TB 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
