Medical Officer (Tuberculosis Care & Prevention)

Job Description

Title: Medical Officer (Tuberculosis Care & Prevention)

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Lalmonirhat

Salary: Tk. 66267 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)

• At least 2 years

• Age At most 40 years

• At least 2 years experience in relevant field and/or area of Health Program Management;

• Age Maybe relaxed for highly deserving candidates.

• Ability to work independently and in a team;

• Report writing skill;

• Master of Public Health (MPH) will get preference.

RDRS Bangladesh is inviting applications to fill the position of "Medical Officer" under Integrated TB Care and Prevention in Bangladesh Project supported by GFATM.

lmplementation:

• Strengthen the government health system for integrated TB control and prevention services.

• Promote government ownership and stewardship for implementing TB services Support the National TB Programme for implementation and long term sustainability.

• Coordinated planning with NTP rn support of the transition towards government stewardship of key programme activities.

• Support National TB Programme for implementation of National TB/PPT/DR TB/ TBHIV/High Risk population guidelines and SoPs.

• Optimum utilization of the resources and smooth implementation of the programme under the leadership of NTP.

• Monitor and supervise the implementation of TB programme with an extensive field visit.

• Periodic data analysis, programme reviews/meetings at different levels with filed staff in collaboration with NTP following national guidelines and reach targets/milestone.

• To functioning Gene X-pert and TB diagnostic centre.

• Coordinate and provide support in activities for TB programme in the relevant geographic areas.

• Support to identify training need and ensure training to concerned staff.Supervise and provide technical support to ensure anti-TB treatment according NTP guidelines including Directly Observed Treatment.

• Supervise and provide support for proper recording of patients and updating information to ensure improved case detection and treatment success.

• Coordinate and provide support referral of presumptive and complicated cases to designated facilities for further diagnosis and management.

• Facilitate monthly and quarterly staff meetings to review progress and develop actions for further improvement of the programme.

• Coordinate and provide support in availability of anti-TB drugs and other supplies.

• Coordinate and provide support with government and field staff to well- functioning Gene X-pert site to catch up missing cases.

• Prepare action taking report based on previous findings.

Monitoring,Supervision and Coordination:

• Maintain regular coordination with Government, BRAC, and other stakeholders in implementing TB Control activities.

• Monitor project activities and supervise the work of the supervisory staff directly through regular field visit and providing technical assistance.

• Supervise and coordinate quality assurance and surveillance system.

• Ensure contract investigation actively in respective area for strengthening case findings.

Reporting and Dissemination:

• Ensure timely, accurate and complete reporting as per agreement.

• Ensure any other report to BRAC and NTP as and when necessary.

• Prepare and submit periodic field visit report as per action plan.

• Weekly 2 holidays

Other benefits as per project budget