Tuberculosis Specialist

PURPOSE

The TB Specialist 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, with a focus on South Fly District.

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, care and treatment systems, capacity building and . 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.

This position is offered for an initial 6-9 month contract, with the possibility of an extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key responsibility areas will include:

Capacity building and clinical mentoring
Implementation support
Reporting, analysis and dissemination
Communication and team work
Refer to the attached position description for full details.

CRITERIA

You will have:

A qualification as a medical doctor with over 10 years of clinical experience, preferably with specialisation in infectious diseases, internal medicine or similar
An additional qualification in public health, tropical medicine, international development or similar (desirable)
Experience in the clinical and programmatic management of TB including DR-TB
Experience in protocol or guideline development, report writing or publications
Experience working in a similar position in a remote, unstable or resource-constrained setting
Proven interest and experience in team management, capacity development / training of local staff in a resource-constrained setting
Demonstrated capacity to work independently exercising strong judgement, decision-making and problem solving skills
Experience working on databases in a TB or health project program
Fluency in English and demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills

Previous work and/or living experience in PNG or the Pacific is desirable.

Benefit from ongoing support and attractive salary packaging working for this leading not-for-profit organisation. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Burnet Institute is committed to providing our people with a supportive working environment. We value diversity and gender equity at the institute and provide flexible working arrangements for our staff. Burnet is participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.