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Posted date | 26th July, 2024 | Last date to apply | 1st August, 2024 |
Country | Pakistan | Locations | Matiari (Sindh) |
Category | Development Sector | ||
Type | Full Time | Position | 1 |
Experience | 3 years | ||
Status | Closed |
Applicant Attestation: "By applying for this position, I attest that I have never violated a sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or human trafficking policy and that I have never been disciplined for violating an employer’s code of conduct"
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General Position Summary
The DFS is a self-motivated and analytically capable individual who will be responsible for overall implementation of project activities in the assigned district in accordance with the PPM and Active Case Finding (ACF) Operational Guidelines.
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 mechanism 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 record 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 jeopardizing its humanitarian efforts
- To support and facilitate supervisory visits from the national, provincial and district level.
- To comply to Mercy Corps Policies for example Feld Procurement Policies and Procedure (FP3)
- Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the Regional Coordinator
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
· Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
· Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
· Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other option
Security
- Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
- Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Supervisory Responsibility
NA
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Regional Coordinator
Works Directly With: Regional Coordinator, TB Screeners, Doctors and labs , Xpert Testing In-charge, Project Assistant, Data Management Officer and mobile van staff
Knowledge and Experience
- Graduation preferably in social sciences or relevant discipline
- Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and Local language (as per the assigned district)
- Basic computer skills a must, including MS Word and Excel
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience with community based programs, preferably 2 years with TB DOTS awareness programs.
- Excellent communication skills are essential.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
- Preference will be given to local candidates.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Requires you to add current salary information.
- Requires you to add cover letter.
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience
- Resume attachment is required.
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