Field Technical Coordinator – PNG

Location: Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea
PURPOSE
The Field Technical 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 clinical care, case management and recording/reporting. The position will work with facility and community-based staff and partners including medical officers, health extension officers (HEOs), case managers, nurses, community health workers (CHWs), treatment supporters and laboratory staff. 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 medical staff responsible for inpatient, ambulatory and outreach care
Facilitate practical training sessions for medical staff on topics, agreed upon with the Provincial TB physician tools
Support development and implementation of clinical, diagnostic & case management systems, tools and protocols for patient monitoring, follow-up and retention
Train health workers on case management systems
Support development and implementation of patient information systems and protocols to support the use of patient records/tools
Provide technical support to medical officers and HEOS on implementation issues associated with establishing the model of care

CRITERIA
You will be/have:
A qualified and registered Medical doctor who has completed basic physician training (or equivalent) in adult or paediatric medicine.
An additional qualification in global / public health, international development or infectious diseases (preferable)
A medical doctor with over 5 years of clinical experience, preferably in infectious diseases or similar
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 of local staff 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
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 9th August 2016 at 11:30pm.