Zonal TB Project Coordinator

About the role

The Zonal TB Project Coordinator is the lead technical expert for TB, TB/HIV and PMDT programs at the zonal level. The role builds the capacity of healthcare providers and zonal and woreda TB experts through training, mentorship and technical support, strengthens quality service delivery and helps project activities transition to government and local health systems.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the zonal health office to support zonal and woreda-level TB, TB/HIV and PMDT planning and implementation
• Build the capacity of zonal and woreda TB experts so they can take over project-supported interventions, monitoring and evaluation
• Strengthen integrated facility-level TB screening, case finding, treatment and prevention, prioritizing high-risk populations
• Ensure quality care cascades on TB, TB/HIV and PMDT are met at supported facilities
• Provide monthly mentorship and on-site guidance to healthcare providers, and coordinate woreda TB officer mentorship with slide transport for EQA
• Support the specimen referral system and GeneXpert sites, and help identify missed cases
• Facilitate the zonal TBLLD technical working group, contribute to quarterly and annual reports, and share best practices with government and local actors

Required profile

• BSc in health sciences; MSc/MPH in health sciences from a recognized university is preferred
• At least 6 years of experience for a BSc, 4 years for an MSc/MPH, in donor-funded TB/HIV programs in public and private health sectors
• Proven ability to collaborate with government counterparts on policy and strategic planning
• Familiarity with the local work culture of the duty station is preferred