Head of TB Control Programme (Contractual), Communicable Diseases Programme
Job Description
Title: Head of TB Control Programme (Contractual), Communicable Diseases Programme
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ MBBS with MPH from any recognised university/ institution
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 12 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Purpose: Work closely with the National TB Programme (NTP), The Global Fund and stakeholders for mobilising resources; ensure quality service provision through both government and NGO facilities; promoting transition towards government stewardship; and managing grant for Integrated TB care and prevention in Bangladesh.
∎ Job Location: BRAC Head Office
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strengthen government health system for integrated Tuberculosis (TB) control and preventive services
∎ Promote government ownership and stewardship of TB Programme
∎ Support National TB Programme for implementation and long term sustainability
∎ Coordinated planning with NTP in support of the transition towards government stewardship of key programme activities
∎ Prepare workplan in close collaboration with NTP, leading implementation and ensure optimum use of resources, managing TB grant
∎ Develop project proposals/funding requests and other related documents on TB in collaboration with NTP
∎ Responsible for operation management, financial management, information & human resource management in BRAC
∎ Participate and contribute in the development of national TB guidelines, strategy and manuals/modules in BRAC and NTP
∎ Manage SRs (sub-recipients) under the Global Fund TB grant, ensure proper supervision, internal control and compliance of SRs
∎ Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with NTP, donors, technical partners, stakeholders and other BRAC departments
∎ Extend support to TB team and improve their leadership, collaborative and management capacity
∎ Visit field sites extensively throughout the country to guide field level staff and ensure timely implementation and quality services
∎ Ensure internal supervision and monitoring, audits and support in operations researches
∎ Ensure donor and government reporting timely and support LFA verifications and responses
∎ Participate in different forum, meetings and conference at national, regional and global levels
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme by capacity building and implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment and reporting when necessary.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 12 years of work experience including 08 years in public health management. Candidates having experience in TB and/ HIV will be an added advantage.
∎ Knowledge:
∎ Proven understanding and hands on experience in managing large and complex donor funded projects
∎ Expertise on project and program management methodologies, tools and techniques
∎ Knowledge on health system and health management in Bangladesh
∎ Expertise on financial & grant management and internal controls
∎ Skills:
∎ Computer applications: MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, web browsing etc.
∎ Excellent skills in English writing and speaking
∎ Public relations, partnership, communication, coordination and networking skills.
∎ Motivation, conflict management and negotiation skills
∎ Collaborative skills with peers and partners
∎ Strong inter-personal communication skills
∎ Competencies:
∎ Leadership (ability to lead and inspire diverse teams)
∎ Management (ability to manage large grants and multiple donors)
∎ Team building (ability to listening, ensure safe workplace and address issues)
∎ Very strong track record of health management
∎ Human Resource development and management (skill development and well mannered)
∎ Create a peaceful work environment within and outside department
∎ Planning and prioritizing (resources allocation and critical thinking)
∎ Problem solving and decision making
∎ Flexible to face new challenges, adaptable and a 'can-do' attitude
∎ Professional network within the related sectors in Bangladesh and beyond.
∎ Ability to develop quality proposals and reports for donors and government
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance and others
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 1 Apr 2021
Company Information:
∎ 18 Mar 2021
∎ BRAC
Category: NGO/Development
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