About the job

• Job Type : Full Time

• Industry : Health

• Education Level : Junior Level

Job Description

Job no: 495676

Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support, Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as TB/HIV Officer based in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Under the supervision of the Facility Coordinator, the TB/HIV Officer ensures the efficient implementation, M&E and reporting of TB/HIV services in all supported districts in the region. S/he will support R/CHMTs to translate, coordinate and supervise implementation of ICAP’s TB/HIV technical area, towards effective and sustainable implementation. S/he will provide regional level technical assistance, mentorship and supervision of ICAP-supported TB and TB collaborative activities, including designing and supporting implementation of innovative approaches to ensure high quality and integrated TB and TB/HIV activities across the supported councils and facilities. S/he will coordinate key program priorities including isoniazid prevention therapy (IPT), intensified TB case finding and multi-drug resistant TB diagnosis and management. S/he will ensure effective collaboration with facility coordinator, community coordinator and site support officers, while providing guidance and technical assistance to regional tuberculosis and leprosy coordinator (RTLCs) and districts tuberculosis and leprosy coordinator (DTLCs) in line with the national guidelines.

For more details about this job please click here: Download File ICAP JD - TB HIV Officer.pdf

The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status

Applications close: 28 Sep 2021 E. Africa Standard Time