Organisation : Burnet Institute
Location : International (Daru, Western Province PNG)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 16 Aug, 2016
About the organisation
About the role
PURPOSE
The Field Implementation coordinator will work with the RID-TB team to design and implement an effective model of care for the management of DS-TB and DR-TB at the facility and community level in Western Province. The position will be responsible for capacity building of provincial TB team staff to deliver high quality patient-centred care for DS-TB and DR-TB, with a focus on case management, patient education and counseling and clinical skills (nursing). The position will work with facility and community-based staff and partners including nurses, community health workers (CHWs), treatment supporters, TB officers and World Vision staff implementing community-based TB care. The position will support the implementation of protocols, procedures and conduct training and on-the-job mentoring.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will include:
Day-to-day clinical mentoring of TB nursing staff responsible for inpatient, ambulatory and outreach care
Facilitating practical training sessions for nurses
Support nursing staff to utilize case management tools
Support the effective participation of nurses in weekly case management meetings
Support development and implementation of case management systems, tools and protocols for patient monitoring, follow-up and retention
Train health workers on case management systems
Providing technical support to Case Managers, Nursing Officers and Counsellors
Conduct audits, field assessments and reports on areas identified by the technical team
CRITERIA
You will be/have:
A qualified and registered nurse, midwife or equivalent allied health professional with over 5 years of clinical experience
An additional qualification in education, counselling, tropical medicine, international development, public health or global health (preferable)
Proven knowledge and experience in team management, capacity development / training of staff (preferably in a resource-constrained setting)
Strong knowledge/skills in TB, patient education & counselling, community-based care and training / capacity building
Experience in protocol or guideline design, report writing or publications
Highly adaptable, ability to work in a challenging environment
Demonstrated analytical, critical appraisal and problem solving skills
Fluency in English and demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills
Field experience in the clinical and programmatic management of TB/DR-TB in a resource-constrained setting (preferable)
Previous work experience in PNG or the Pacific (preferable)
Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant may be required to apply for a Working with Children check and/or criminal record check from the Australian Federal Police.
Applications close Tuesday 16th August 2016 at 11:30pm.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Field Implementation Coordinator - PNG via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development