Job opp. District Coordinator II, HIV and TB Global Program, Tanzania

A job opportunity with  PATH Organization in  Tanzania with the following responsibilities and requirements.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Establish baseline data on TB/HIV activities in the district.
• Develop and coordinate an effective referral system of TB and HIV patients to appropriate services for HIV counseling, screening, care, and treatment within the district or region.
• Conduct supervisory visits to TB and HIV diagnostic and care facilities, provide on-the-job training for providers, prepare reports on supervisory visits, and provide feedback on achievements and constraints to the Zonal TB/HIV Coordinator and the facilities visited.
• Prepare regular quarterly TB/HIV reports; present findings during relevant meetings.
• Participate in quarterly district meetings.

Required Skills  

• Expertise in TB diagnosis and knowledge of treatment and/or counseling.  
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.  
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.  

Required Experience

 

Clinical officer with a diploma in clinical medicine or assistant medical officer with advanced diploma in medicine or a public health nurse with advanced diploma in nursing plus a minimum of three years of experience in public health and/or TB control or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
If you meet the criteria, you should send your application through http://www.path.org/ by 22 August 2009