TB-IPC and TB/HIV Project Manager – Federal Ministry of Health

Development and Project Management, Health Care

Federal Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health would like to invite competent and interested applicants for the following positions.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Under the direct supervision of Disease Prevention and Control lead Executive Office / TB, Leprosy and other lung disease Prevention and Control Deskhe/she will plan, coordinate and engage national and regional level activities. He/she will also assist ensuring program monitoring and submit periodic report as per plan.
• Specific duties and responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage TB-IPC,TB/L and other lung disease prevention & control  activities in close consultation with MOH/TBL&OL lead executive office.
• Conduct Capacity building /training at national & regional level
• Support development/revision of strategic plan, TBL & other Lung disease  guidelines, SOPs & job aids
• Provide direct support for  proper implementation  of TB/HIV and TB-IPC activities 
• Strengthen National TB/HIV & TB-IPC program management capacity.
• Provide leadership and management to  transition  region  based TB –IPC,TB/HIV& other TBLL
• Support & Lead monitoring of program performance at national level(SS,RM)
• Work closely, coordinate & collaborate with other partners in the country(EPHI, EPSS, USG and other partners)to provide uniform services
• Actively engage in internal & external team meetings ,discuss on issue & identify solution
• Strengthen national and regional networks(plan, organize, coordinate and monitor Program)
• Provide system level support for national/regional TB/HIV and TB-IPC capacities
• Contribute to development and writing reporting tools for improve M&E 
• Represent TB-IPC  activities at national and regional meetings
• Travel domestically, regionally or internationally as required.
• Provide technical guidance and support to RHBs in transitioned regions for TB/HIV program implementation in line with the national strategy.
• Provide technical guidance and direction for the implementation of DSD model approaches or TB treatment and TPT services.
• Maintain functionality and continuity of national TB/HIV TWG and serve as TB/HIV related work. 

Required educational background and work experience:

• MD/BSc in Public Health or in Nursing with 14 years  work Experience or MPH/MSc in Public Health or in Nursing with 12 years prior work experience or 10 years prior work experience for PhD.
• At least 6 years specific to TBL /TB-IPC/TB-HIV work experience with strong skill and knowledge, Demonstrate experience in program planning and evaluation, Strong experience in community& facility based field works

Language Proficiency:

• Working knowledge of English 

Job Knowledge:

• Must possess thorough knowledge of TBL/TB/HIV, TB IPC program management.  Better understanding for PEPFAR rules and regulations of managing projects. Must be well acquainted with structure of host country’s health system.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated capacity in supporting region, zone and Woreda health offices and health facility staff in implementation TB/HIV program and services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective result-based working relationship with staff at national and regional levels and partner organizations.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate cooperative working relationships.

Interpersonal Skill Requirements:

• Must be tactful and effective in dealings for program/project implementation with partners and various officials of governmental and non-governmental organizations,
• Articulate communication, excellent in written and verbal communication & presentation

Computer literacy:

• Routine use MS-office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and internet and email systems required.
• Ability to use additional statistical analysis packages is an advantage e.g. SPSS, Epi- Info.

Accountability

• Both the Civil service and MOH-E rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day to day activities and performance of the manager.

As new priorities emerge, the MOH-E may periodically revise this TOR for this position.

57417.00 ETB

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