Positions: Coordinator, Urban TB
Number of positions: 05
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Location: New Delhi and Pune
The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. Founded in 1920, The Union today is both a non-profit institute with five scientific departments and several offices worldwide and a federation of close to 3,000 organisations and individuals who are committed to the same goals. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research; and each engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. www.theunion.org
Our Mission: The Union brings innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle- income populations.
Our Vision: Health solutions for the poor.
Our Values:
Quality…we deliver our services and products to the highest possible standards.
Accountability…we are responsible stewards of resources and deliver on our commitments.
Independence…we maintain the freedom to pursue innovation and are guided by the best evidence to improve the health of the poor.
Solidarity…we stand together as one Union to overcome the greatest challenges to improve health among the communities we serve.
The Union is seeking qualified local candidates for the position of Coordinator, Urban TB, Project Axshya, based at New Delhi and Pune
The post holder will report to the Medical Consultant - Urban TB and Technical Officer - Project Management Unit, Union South-East Asia Office
Travel: As necessary (up to 50% of time) within the country.
General Scope of Work:
The Coordinator, Urban TB is responsible for identifying and building a network of private qualified health care providers (Qualified Private Practitioners/ Private Hospitals/Private Labs) and coordinate their engagement towards identification, notification and treatment of all forms of tuberculosis patients especially in Key Affected Populations (KAP).
Key Deliverables
• Mapping of key affected populations in urban areas (slums, migrants, PLHIV etc) and coordinating active case finding (Axshya SAMVAD) amongst them.
• Identify and map Specialists (MD, MS etc), MBBS doctors, AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopath), Private Labs and Private Hospitals in assigned urban sites.
• Sensitize and advocate with private providers for complying with STCI guidelines and notification of all form of TB Patients.
• Ensure engagement of identified private health care providers in Axshya activities.
• Coordinate with RNTCP for implementing project Axshya activities in urban settings.
• Ensure monthly collection of data/reporting formats (Notification) from all engaged private health care providers.
• Supervise Community Volunteer to ensure regular follow-up with the TB patients identified through private health care providers for treatment completion.
• Responsible for timely submission of reports for the project activities
• Any other task assigned by supervisor time to time.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the Project Director and Regional Director of The Union South East-Asia Office.
Qualification and Experience:
• Graduate with 3-5 years of experience /Post graduate with minimum 1-3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical sales and public health program.
• Experience of working with private health care providers
• Experience in capacity building /mentoring.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Hindi and at least one other Indian regional language would be an advantage.
• Strong oral and written communication, consultation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desirable:
• Experience of working as Medical Representative with reputed pharmaceutical companies
• Experience of working with National TB Programme (RNTCP) and National / International organisations will be an advantage.
The Union is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Compensation offered:
The gross remuneration budgeted for this position is attractive. Offers shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history, of the selected candidate.
How to apply:
Please send your resume with a cover letter and remuneration expectations by latest by 10 March 2016 to southeastasia@theunion.org indicating the position applied for in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. |
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