Senior TB and TB Prevention Advisor

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Senior TB and TB prevention advisor is responsible for embedding

sustainability mechanisms to ensure stronger health systems for TB & TB-HIV

services at public and private health sectors nationally and in the AFGHS/MSH

supported Regions. The position is responsible for implementing TB program

activities at public and private health sectors in close collaboration with the

Government counterparts. He/She will work jointly with the Government TB

experts to implement TB, TB-HIV and LTBI activities at the health sectors

under the public health system structure across the project areas while

continuing the support to ensure sustainability and transitioning to the

Government and local stakeholders.

SPECIFIC RESPONSUBILITIES

• Serve as the primary liaison for the project supported comprehensive

TB program implementation with MOH/NTBLLD, RHBs, ZHDs and

Woreda health offices,

• Leads the planning, implementation and continuous monitoring of the

project’s TB, TB-HIV and TB prevention activities in all projects

supported regions and Zones,

• Represent the project at the national/regional forums with

stakeholders on TB program including project achievement against

expectations,

• Provide technical support to regional health bureaus and their

structure to foster effective partnership on TB, TB/HIV & TB

prevention,

• Ensure that project activities are implemented in supported facilities

within expected quantity and quality of deliverables,

• Support on the utilization and scale-up of innovative TB case finding

approaches such as use of AI powered digital X-ray as TB screening

tool for KVPs,

• Assist the RHB in TB/HIV & LTBI logistics management in

collaboration with EPSA and regional laboratories for uninterrupted

supply of TB & laboratory commodities,

• Steer the planning and implementation of TB program delivery

including onsite mentorship, analysis of findings and developing action

plan that guides improvement,

• Lead the use of the recently developed WHO LTBI care app,

integrated with DHIS 2, for electronic reporting of LTBI data;

• Lead the integration of current WHO/TB-Infection Control (IC)

recommendations into national IC guidelines and national initiatives,

• Promote the development of health managers' capacity to lead TB

program at both private and public health sectors,

• Supervise the project regional technical staffs to enable them

implement quality TB, TB-HIV and TB prevention program as per

project plans and with high quality,

• Provide technical assistance to the NTBLLD in updating country

specific implementation procedures (SOPs), job aids, educational

materials and monitoring and recording tools for TB, TB-HIV and TB

preventive therapy;

• Support strengthening milestone-based TB program monitoring

including contact investigations, TB preventive therapy, treatment

outcomes and pharmacovigilance;

• Timely compiling of reports, best practices and communicate to the

project management,

• Facilitating the project’s gains are sustained and transitioned to the

Government and local actors.

• Undertake other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING -

MD/master’s in public health sciences from recognized universities

B) EXPERIENCE

At least 7 years’ work experience on TB program

including TB prevention implementation at public and private health

sectors;

• Previous experience with international organizations is an advantage,
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated

leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with culturally

diverse partners,

• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50% time) within the project

supported Regions.

C) KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal English)

and the ability to write clear, concise reports.

• Excellent organizational and personal management skills
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, problem solving and analytical thinking

with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward,

interesting way, and influencing this to a wider audience.

• Leadership, project management and team building skills, including training,

giving support and recognizing expertise in others.

• Skilled at influencing activity at a senior level, taking initiative and working

independently as well as work a team player; demonstrate cooperation with

members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and

issues.

• A strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer

care.

• Commitment to MSH’s overall aims and policies and experience of

promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all

aspects of MSH’s work.

• Computer literacy; competency with Microsoft Office, internet and

email system,

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required,
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with

colleagues and partners

D) CORE JOB COMPETENCIES

• Navigating the Environment:
• Perspective, Dealing with ambiguity, Organizational Agility, Political Savvy

and Strategic Agility

• Ensuring Delivery of Results:
• Functional/Technical skills, Client Focus, Managing through systems,

Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating, Information Sharing, Process

Management, Priority Setting, Problem Solving and Timely Decision Making

• Leading with Credibility:
• Managing others: Building Effective Teams, Conflict Management, Managing

Vision and Purpose, Integrity and Trust, Motivating others, Approachability

and Developing direct reports and others

• Core Personal Competencies:
• Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Written Communication
• Core MSH competencies:
• Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation,

Quality, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team

Relationships, Resource Utilization

Minimum Qualifications Sam

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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