Sr. PMDT Advisor

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The senior PMDT advisor is a member of the AFGHS/MSH central technical

team and is responsible in supporting the national TB program in strengthening the PMDT program at the country level to improve the diagnosis and management of MDR, Pre-XDR/XDR-TB. The senior PMDT advisor will

also advise on the implementation of shorter MDR regimen and other new

developments to improve the MDR, Pre-XDR/XDR-TB patients treatment

outcome. The position holder also provides support to NTBLLD in

strengthening and establishing Center(s) of Excellence for PMDT based on the

National framework. He/She will work jointly with the Government

TB/PMDT experts to implement the programmatic management of drug

resistance TB (PMDT) 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 Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to decentralize program activities to increase

coverage of diagnosis and programmatic management of drug-resistant TB

(PMDT) including at community level

Identify PMDT programmatic challenges including drug resistance TB

case finding and address them through cooperation with the Government

stakeholders and other local and international partners

Provides support to NTBLLD in strengthening and establishing Center of

Excellence for PMDT in accordance with the newly developed National

COE framework

Support the NTBLLD in its efforts to scale-up the enrollment of MDR TB

(and XDR TB) patients in appropriate treatment program

Assist the NTBLLD in improving the quality of PMDT programs including

the provision of DR TB preventive therapy to meet international standards

Provides support to NTBLLD, RHBs and regional project technical

advisors related to building their capacity in management of MDR and

pre/XDR-TB

Provides leadership to AFGHS/MSH team in terms of PMDT program supports and mentors the project regional team on the implementation of PMDT activities

Maintain close communication with NTBLLD, CoEs and other technical

partners

Provides leadership and represent AFGHS/MSH in PMDT technical

working groups and meetings with other partners

Support the NTBLLD, RHBs and project team in the development,

implementation and monitoring of the annual PMDT program

implementation plan

Support strengthening milestone-based PMDT program monitoring

including contact investigations, DR 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

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

Masters in public health sciences from recognized university

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

At least 7 years work experience on TB program including implementation of PMDT program in Ethiopia

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

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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