Field Team Leader – PNG

PURPOSE
The Team Leader will work with the technical director RID-TB to lead design and implement an effective model of care for the management of TB/DR-TB at the facility and community level in Western Province. The position will be responsible for implementation of the RID-TB phase IIA project and provides oversight and direction at the field level. The position will identify health systems bottlenecks for TB and provide capacity development to provincial and DGH staff to design and support the implementation of systems solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will include:
Responsible at the field level for coordinating and monitoring Burnet support to all 4 strategic interventions
Directly responsible for coordinating and delivering support to strategic intervention 2 (Health systems strengthening)
Support the design of health systems building blocks for TB needed to enable delivery of the model of care through SOPs
Implementation guidance and troubleshooting to implementation partners
Provide training and mentoring to key staff that enhances their capacity
Monitor systems effectiveness
Provide recommendations on how to improve systems
Liaison, communication and advocacy with upstream and central level systems for alignment needed to deliver service
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, implementing agencies and other stakeholders
As needed, provide support to staff responsible for strengthening governance, data management, supply chain and laboratory systems
Attend and represent Burnet Institute/RID-TB project at key stakeholder meetings in Daru & Port Moresby as needed
Line management of Burnet based field team
Oversee project Operational & logistical needs
Responsible for all aspects of field project finances
Report all staff health issues and staff/project related incidents

CRITERIA
You will be/have:
A qualified and registered Medical doctor who is an advanced trainee (fellow) or consultant. Physician trained candidates are preferred
An additional qualification in public/ global health, international development or health management (preferable)
A medical doctor with over 5 years of clinical experience
At least 1-2 years field experience in the clinical and programmatic management of TB/DR-TB in a resource-constrained setting
Highly adaptable, ability to work in unstable hardship setting
Experience in protocol or guideline design, report writing or publications
Proven interest and experience in team management, capacity development / training with an organisation working in a resource- constrained setting
Demonstrated analytical, critical appraisal and problem solving skills
Fluency in English and demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines
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 9th August 2016 at 11:30pm.