The Ugandan Jobline

• To Coordinate
  dissemination of MDR- TB, TB guidelines, SOPS and protocols
• Support Maintain
  an updated DR -TB Master register at NTLP
• Ensure a
  coordinated initiation of all newly diagnosed DR TB patients on treatment
  by treatment sites.
• Ensure DR TB
  cohort reviews are performed
• Liaise with the
  NTRL to ensure routine MDR -TB surveillance through TB specimen referral
  system (TSRS), sputum and culture and DST, follow up tests are done and
  results documented and relayed to treatment sites
• To participate
  in the revision of drug resistant TB guidelines, SOPs, planning and
  strategies and update of training materials.
• To ensure that
  Drug resistant TB variables are fully integrated in TB data collection
  tools and M & E system.
• To ensure
  dissemination MDR- TB rollout strategy
• To participate
  in resource mobilization activities for Drug resistant TB management
• Liaise with the
  Supplies/medicines quantification teams to ensure drug resistant TB
  diagnostic and treatment supplies and medicines are prioritized for
  procurement
• Participate in review
  of technical policies and guidelines in MDR -TB capacity building
  activities
• Participate in
  preparation of Central level reports, updates and NTLP performance review
  meetings
• Participate in
  capacity building and mentorship activities in TB, MDR TB and HIV care.
• To ensure newly
  diagnosed MDR TB patients are linked to treatment sites and initiated on
  treatment
• Draft and
  conduct proposals for operational researchers
• Perform other
  duties assigned by the Program Manager NTLP 

• Monthly and
  Quarterly and annual performance reports on Drug resistant TB patient
  enrollment
• Summary reports
  on DR- TB cohort treatment progress quarterly
• Updated
  guidelines, SOPs and training materials for DR TB management
• Drug resistant
  TB rollout strategy disseminated and implemented
• MOH PMDT
  steering committee meetings held and actions followed up 

• The applicant should be a medical doctor
  with prior clinical orientation including vast experience in TB
  control/care, TB infection control (TB IC), TB/HIV Co-management,
  Childhood TB and a Training and experience in Drug resistant TB
  management.
• Possess a
  Master’s degree in either Public Health or Msc. Health Services Management
  its equivalent or Epidemiology or Internal medicine.
• Must possess
  technical expertise in TB control with emphasis on implementation of the
  Stop TB Strategy.
• Skills in
  development of guideline on TB, TB IC, TB-HIV and PMDT
• Knowledge of new
  molecular technologies including LPA and GeneXpert plus experience in TSRS
  
• Excellent oral
  and written communication skills; as well as computer skills
• Knowledge of new
  molecular technologies including LPA and GeneXpert plus experience in TSRS
  
• Demonstrated
  experience in working with Local Government and MoH including knowledge on
  Global Fund modalities
• Conversant with
  TB technical support supervision and other quality improvement approaches
  like PIA.

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