Mercy Corps Pakistan
TB Screener
Mercy Corps Pakistan
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Posted date 7th May, 2024 Last date to apply 14th May, 2024
Country Pakistan Locations Quetta
Category Project Management
Type Full Time Position 1
Experience 2 years
Status Closed

General Position Summary

The TB Screener is a self-motivated and analytically capable individual who will be responsible for screening TB patients at the assigned hospital in accordance with Enhance Case Finding (ECF) Operational Guidelines.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Screen all the beneficiaries attending different OPDs of the hospital using screening tool
  • Ensuring that all the identified presumptive cases reach the designated Doctor
  • Ensure that all the identified presumptive cases provide sputum and transport the sputum to the Xpert testing site, bring the result back to the hospital and register the TB patient
  • In case of Rifampicin Resistance (RR) detected, coordinate with the DFS and hand over the patient to DFS for further management and registration at the PMDT site
  • Prepare monthly record of the screened, presumptive, positive TB case and RR cases and report to the DFS coordinator
  • Perform other required tasks assigned by the supervisor

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Reports Directly To: District Officer - Queta
  • Works Directly with : Regional Coordinator, District Field Supervisor, Doctors, Xpert Testing In-charge, Project Assistant, Data Management Officer and mobile van staff.
     

 QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor in social sciences / relevant discipline. Two years of work experience with community based programs, preferably one years with TB control / DOTS awareness programs. Computer Basic computer skills in MS Office. Strong communication skills are required. Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and local Languages.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.

  

We are an equal opportunity employer and Females are strongly encouraged to apply.


Requirements


  1. Requires you to add cover letter.
  2. Resume attachment is required.
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