Essential Job Responsibilities
· To coordinate with District TB Coordinator, Regional Coordinator, District Lab Supervisor, Private Healthcare Facilities, Private Labs and other stakeholders for effective implementation of the TB-DOTS under PPM project.
· Responsible for carrying out district mapping exercise if required, in consultation with the district health department (Executive District Officer-Health (EDO-H)/District Health Officer (DHO)/ and District TB Coordinator (DTC) under guidance of the Regional Coordinator
· Timely submission of monthly work plan, monthly progress report, and quarterly TB Recording and reporting (R&R) tools, activity reports after endorsement from district health authorities
· Timely submission of monthly work calendar and ensure to follow the timelines
· To meet the assigned targets of TB cases registration and activities, also ensuring the quality of the work
· To conduct regular visits of selected Hospitals, private healthcare providers and labs to ensure proper recording of TB R&R tools, timely supply of anti TB drugs, labs reagents, chemical and registration of TB cases
· To understand the crucial importance of 100 percent contact screening for control of spread of TB, and do contact screening of the bacteriologically positive case on regular basis
· To support hospital staff in maintaining TB R&R tools and anti-TB drug stock
· To develop regular follow up mechanisms for the identification of TB suspects, MDR suspects and registration of new bacteriologically positive case
· Responsible for the implementation of the ACF activities in the field in close coordination of district health authorities and in support of the Regional Coordinator
· Responsible for maintaining chronological record (programmatic and financial) including activity photographs, minutes of meetings and field monitoring reports etc. of all the field activities at district level
· Responsible for submission of programmatic and financial records to regional office of all field activities on monthly basis in line with the Operational Guidelines
· Conduct him/herself professionally and personally in such a manner so as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize its humanitarian efforts
· To support and facilitate supervisory visits from the national, provincial and district level.
· To comply with Mercy Corps Policies, for example Feld Procurement Policies and Procedures (FP3)
· Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the supervisor
· Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field from a recognized university.
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· Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience health programs including community health work/engagement, or TB-related programs, preferably with an NGO/INGO or in a healthcare setting.
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· Understanding of TB, excellent communication, coordination and training skills, contact screening, and community-level outreach.
Familiarity with local health systems and the dynamics of working with private sector hospitals and communities.
· Proven experience in documentation, record-keeping, and use of standard reporting formats.
· Strong interpersonal and coordination skills to effectively liaise with district focal staff, health facilities, and community stakeholders.
· Good written and verbal communication skills in Urdu and English; knowledge of regional/local languages is an asset.
· Basic computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and data entry tools.
· Ability to conduct regular visit/travel within the community for outreach activities (contact tracing and participation in chest camps for screening of household contacts)
· Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, follow procedures & directives, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively in team settings.