Addis Ababa
Management Science for Health (MSH)
POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition:                     Regional TB Advisor & Technical Coordinator Reports to:                 Regional Manager Direct Reports:          Zonal TB CoordinatorsLocation:                    Oromia EthiopiaBand/Grade:              JOVERALL RESPONSIBILITIESThe Regional TB advisor & technical coordinator is the lead regional technical TB expert for USAID Eliminate Tuberculosis (UETB) project which is funded by USAID in the Region. She/he serves as a technical expert as well as technical lead/ technical coordinator who will provide capacity building and technical support to the Regional Health Bureaus, ZHDs and UETB project zonal technical experts. Work very closely with the Regional Health Bureaus, UETB Regional PMDT advisor, Regional Laboratory advisor and Zonal TB coordinators. He/she will also represent the UETB project in Regional and Zonal program review meetings. He/she will coordinate regional training, supervisions and organize review meetings for ZHDs and Woredas health offices in collaboration with the Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs). He/she will also participate in planning, supportive supervisions, monitoring and evaluation of the project in his/her assigned region (s).SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESProvide a leadership role to build the capacity of zonal TB coordinators (ZTCs) in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.Guide and supervise ZTCs on their weekly, monthly and quarterly endeavorsLead preparation of regional/ Zonal project annual plan.Actively participate in the regular regional TB technical working groups.Lead the implementation & monitoring of zonal project activity planLead the implementation of high impact interventions in the region and monitor progress using agreed upon M&E tools.Manage program performance review meetings, supervisions and trainings on technical areas (TB, DR TB, TB/HIV and lab trainings)Closely work with and support subgranted local organization(s) on community TB carePlan, guide and monitor monthly mentoring/joint supportive supervision activities by ZTCs coordinatorsShare /communicate the weekly and monthly zonal level activity implementation status and progress summary reportsDocument and communicate zonal level success stories/best practicesConduct mid-term and annual performance appraisal for ZTCsReview ZTCs’ monthly facility support plan and facilitate approval of travel authorization/ advance requestApprove monthly timesheets of the ZTCsDevelop close working relationships with RHB and ZHDs and other stakeholders in the Region that have responsibility for strengthening and improving tuberculosis control and prevention programs.Adapt existing procedures in place and capacitate the RHB TB experts to meet the needs of the Regional Health Bureau TB control and prevention program in consultation with the Regional Manager,She/he will serve as a technical advisor as well as technical coordinator to provide technical support for RHB, ZHDs and project technical team to ensure improved TB case finding and treatment outcome in the region (s),She/he will support the RHB in organizing and coordinating Regional meetings, trainings, and regular supportive supervisions,She/he will conduct/coordinate regular supervision for HFs which require more support including high load HFs/Hospitals, MDR TICs, etc.She/he will assist the Zonal TB coordinators in the capacity building activities of the TB experts in the ZHD, WoHO and health facilities,Work with the Regional Health Bureau and project team to effectively address operational challenges for TB case finding and treatment including accessing key population, new diagnostics and new TB drug supplies with the Zonal TB coordinators and regional Laboratory advisors/officers,She/he will assist the RHB in data analysis and utilization of the data for local decision making with Regional Monitoring and Evaluation advisor,Ensure the experiences from the project demonstration Zones and Woredas are shared to the non- demonstration Zones and Woredas,Lead the quarterly and annual report preparations and submission to the regional office.Collaborate with the other USAID projects and other partners in the regions.Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.