Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Job DescriptionReports to Director TB Programs at CIDRZ and NTP Manager at Ministry of Health.CIDRZ with support from USAID will be implementing the second phase of the TB Advisor program. The program seeks to place local highly skilled individuals in the NTLP to build capacity at different levels of the program whilst providing hands-on-on practice.Main dutiesBuilds the capacity of existing Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB) sites, including the use of mentorship, cohort monitoring, quality improvement tools and improved supervisory arrangements to increase the consistency and quality of clinical practice in PMDT.Provides clinical and programmatic guidance on DR-TB at various levels of the TB program as a part of the Clinical Expert Committee.Plans and supports the facilitation of expansion of DR-TB diagnosis and treatment services to additional DR-TB treatment sites.Reviews policy options for new regimens for consideration by NTLP by staying current on global updates for New Drug (ND) Shortened Treatment Regimen (STR) to ensure early adoption of international guidelines.Analyses the drivers of loss to follow-up, mortality, and other poor outcomes; initiate (with NTLP) any necessary corrective actions.Ensures all DR-TB treatment sites are actively reporting adverse effects.Provides technical guidance and mentorship to treatment and follow up sites.Works with NTP to guide the national process of adopting and scaling up a customized DR-TB comprehensive package.Supports the NTP to accelerate PMDT activities financed by Global Fund.Supports the implementation of TB drug-safety monitoring and management (aDSM).Strengthens the NTP’s ability to oversee a well-coordinated PMDT program through ambulatory care throughout the country, with established reporting and recording tools and standard operating procedures.Works with NTP and Global Fund and/or the Ministry of Social Works and Community Development to link MDR-TB patients with nutrition, cash, psychosocial support packages, or other benefits.Provides regular updates on PMDT progress to NTP and client, including developing and submitting technical monthly progress report and bi-annual monitoring and evaluation report to client’s staff.QualificationsDegree in Medicine and SurgeryA Masters’ Degree in internal medicine, infectious diseases or related fieldAt least 5 years of relevant work experienceGood management and co-ordination skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and good team spiritPassionate about health-service delivery, and a desire to end the suffering of those affected by TB disease.Ability to meet deadlines, and pays attention to detailExcellent communication skills in both spoken and written EnglishMethod of ApplicationSuitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter quoting Reference Number above, relevant academic and professional certificates, and detailed CV with day-time telephone number(s) to:CIDRZ Human Resources Director, PO Box 34681, LUSAKA or email: