| International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) |
| Location: Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh |
 Apply by: 16 Dec 2022Position Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Coordinator Number of Positions 07 Organization International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) Location Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Koriya districts of Chhattisgarh Sirmaur, Hamirpur & Una districts of Himachal Pradesh Contract Type Consultant Duration 1 Year Travel 30% About The Union: Founded in 1920, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), is a non-profit institute with five scientific departments and several offices worldwide, as well as a federation of close to 3,000 organisations and individuals, who are committed to the same goals. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research; and each engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities, leading to health solutions for the poor. The Union’s Mission: The Union strives to end suffering due to tuberculosis and lung diseases, old and new, by advancing better prevention and care. We seek to achieve this by the generation, dissemination and implementation of knowledge into policy and practice. We aim to ensure that no-one is left behind, people are treated equally and we have a focus on vulnerable and marginalised populations and communities. The Union’s Vision: A healthier world for all, free of tuberculosis and lung disease The Union’s Values: Accountability: We are responsible steward of resources and delivers on its commitments. Respect : We recognise people’s intrinsic value and have due regard for the welfare, beliefs, perceptions, customs and cultural heritage of those we deal with. Transparency : We are open and direct in our dealings. Quality : We deliver our services and products to the highest possible standards Independence: We seek to pursue our mission free from interference by conflict of interest. For more information about The Union’s work in South-East Asia, please visit http://www.theunion.org/where-we-work/south-east-asia About the Project: “The Axshya Plus Project is a Global Fund supported Grant for the period of 3 years. This project is a new intervention in the field of TB prevention aligned with two of the four strategic pillars of India’s National Strategic Plan 2017-2025 to “Prevent TB” through contact tracing, management of Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and air borne infection control and “Build TB” by carrying out research in different areas through technical assistance. Project Axshya Plus will majorly focus on Latent TB infection-diagnosis and treatment under programmatic conditions. Besides this, the Project will also work in close coordination with the National TB program to strengthen multisector engagement to make the country TB Free by 2025. The project activities will be implemented in 7 States (Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal) and 100 districts with gradual scale up in year two and three of implementation.” The Position: The LTBI Coordinator will be placed at Block level and will report directly to the Team Lead, Axshya Plus Project • Coordinate with the National TB Elimination Programme staff at Tuberculosis Unit (TU) which is located at Block level • Participate in planning the initial stages of LTBI intervention in coordination with District TB Officer and NTEP staff along with the Team Lead • Weekly collect the list of index patient (microbiologically-confirmed pulmonary TB patients) diagnosed in the block from either the Nikshay portal or laboratory registers • Visit all microbiologically-confirmed pulmonary TB patients who were recently diagnosed in the TU area and meet their household contacts. • Visit all microbiologically-confirmed pulmonary TB patients who were notified -through private sector in the block and meet their household contacts. • Counsel TB patients about anti-TB treatment adherence. • Counsel family members about TB prevention and care. • Inform about Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy to the household contacts. • Arrange for screening of household contacts for TB disease and/or Latent TB Infection (LTBI). • Record the details of household contacts, their LTBI status and eligibility for TPT after thorough assessment. • Take consent for testing of LTBI – among household contacts. • Mobilise household contacts to nearest collection centres and Chest X-ray (CXR) facilities. • Communicate with laboratory representative for collecting and processing the samples • Record and report the investigation results. • Communicate the investigation results to household contacts and clarify their doubts. • Follow up with household contacts for consultation with medical officer at TU • Facilitate the TPT initiation among eligible household contacts • Ensure that all diagnosed TB patients are placed on anti-TB treatment • Following up with household contacts up to treatment completion • Record and report the six months follow-up reports. • Build systems for sustaining contact follow up models by engaging ASHA workers, community volunteers etc • Provide a monthly report to the DTO and the SPMU • Participate in monthly meetings of NTEP and update the NTEP team on the achievements, challenges and solutions to field difficulties. • Provide all necessary information related to the project to SPMU/NPMU as and when required. • Escalate issues to Team Leads as and when required • Maintain all recording and reporting formats as per project requirements. Qualification & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience, post qualification. Desirable: • Must be a self-driven individual with a strong sense of initiative. • Work effectively within a team environment throughout the development life cycle. • Good interpersonal skills including problem solving ability • Good verbal and written communication skills. Competencies & Skills: • Proficient Computer knowledge and experience of working in Microsoft Office or any other data entry tool • Basic knowledge of data analysis using MS EXCEL • Basic English speaking/writing skills • Willingness to travel within the State and country as required. Compensation offered: The professional fee budgeted for this role is INR 3,36,000 per annum including all statutory liabilities (non-negotiable). Offers shall be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. How to apply: Interested candidates must send their latest resume/CV and cover letter mentioning their motivation for the job and the specific skills and experience that makes them suitable for the job. Last date for submitting applications is 16 December 2022 and required to be sent to careers.usea@theunion.org indicating “Application for Latent TB Infection Coordinator” in the subject line. You must also submit the Job Application Form (to be filled online at https://goo.gl/forms/hchmlnx4QzdbJBRx1) before the deadline. Please note that applications submitted without the Job Application Form will not be accepted. The Union is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Job Email id: careers.usea(at)theunion.org |
