Program Officer, TB Services at PATH

The Program Officer will be based in Kakamega.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and mentorship in the implementation of the TB service delivery component of the project at facility, sub-county and county level with particular focus on the 5Is, Gene Xpert and DR-TB interventions.
• In consultation with Technical Advisor TB services, monitor implementation of costed project work-plans at facility, sub-county and county levels.
• Provide technical support for integration of the project’s TB technical approaches for the achievement of successful project implementation at facility level using evidence informed, innovative and best practices
• Provide technical support in creating and strengthening linkages and referral networks between facility and community activities ensuring there is seamless implementation of activities leading to improved health outcomes at facility, sub-county and county levels with focus on Gene Xpert networks and community TB interventions
• In consultation with the Technical Advisor TB services support preparation of monthly, quarterly and other reports as may be required and submit these to the Technical Advisor TB services in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual facility performance reviews, assessing progress in an objective manner in collaboration with C (SC) HMT using MOH HMIS and TIBU reporting tools.
• Provide technical support for Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance interventions at facility level in collaboration with C (SC) HMT.
• Participate in site preparation for supportive supervision and SIMS assessments and ensure recommendations are implemented at facility level by project team in collaboration with C (SC) HMT.
• Coordination with C (SC) HMT on implementation of facility level TB service delivery work plans.
• Represent the project in technical forums at facility, sub-county and county level.
• Participate in any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or Diploma in Nursing, Clinical medicine or related field with over 5 years experience.
• Hands on clinical experience in TB-HIV service delivery and technical coordination.
• Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK health systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, capable of directing and managing change, effective delegation, inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• Computer literacy.
• Research experience, proposal and abstract writing will be a distinctive advantage.
• Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to work with a multi-sectoral team and support collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation, mentorship, team building and coordination skills.
• Experience in public speaking and professional presentations.
• Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming.
• Clinical Officer (or equivalent qualification) with an advanced diploma with a minimum of 5 years’ experience providing direct technical support in implementation of health service delivery project with specific experience in TB/HIV projects.