The Hospital Engagement Team Leader will be based in the TB Innovations Office but will oversee hospital engagement activities in the following regions: NCR, Region 3 and Region 4A in coordination with the respective TB Innovation’s Regional Project Liaison Officers. S/he will provide technical and operational oversight to ensure that the technical assistance and expertise is provided to hospitals to be able to notify TB cases at the minimum, and implement EHEM in all Level 3 private and public hospitals in these regions.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide overall technical direction and supervision of operations of all activities related to hospital notification of TB cases in the 3 regions according to prescribed procedures and protocols in coordination with the ongoing field personnel
- Lead in the planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising hospital notification activities in the three regions
- Lead in developing, coordinating, and monitoring in the installation of internal and external referral systems to support the continuum of care from TB diagnosis to TB prevention in all Level 3 hospitals implementing EHEM in the 3 regions
- Assist in the developing, coordinating, and implementing technical assistance and capacity building plans, training programs on TB notification and integration of revised diagnostic algorithms in clinical pathways or hospital protocols in coordination with professional societies and other collaborating partners, implementing partners, stakeholders and government.
- Coordinate, organize, facilitate and attend all meetings and events related to hospital TB notification and dissemination of related guidelines on diagnosis, treatment and prevention
- Facilitates to address logistical and administrative needs related to hospital engagement for notification and EHEM implementation
- Identify technical assistance needs and plans from stakeholders in relation to hospital TB notification and EHEM implementation and lead technical assistance provision.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the hospital engagement in the 3 regions on mandatory TB notification and EHEM implementation and facilitate appropriate communication with the various stakeholders at the region by coordinating timely communications to ensure that relevant partners are updated on activities.
- Enable early identification of problems or concerns relevant to hospital notification and EHEM implementation, and support effective discussion/action to resolve issues raised.
- Monitor expenditures against the approved budget for planned activities and recommend modification to budget as appropriate
- Consult, inform and discuss with the Private Sector Technical Advisor to ensure that activities are implemented in compliance of FHI 360 and donor’s rules and regulations.
- Submit timely progress reports on the implementation of EHEM and hospital notification activities
- Travel when needed to coordinate, monitor and/or participate in project activities.
Educational Background:
At least a bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent or higher in public health, program management, or a related area.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in managing operations in engaging hospitals, in coordination with the regional and local TB teams, community and organizational leaders, donors, government officials, and representatives from other organizations.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with stakeholders and colleagues.
- Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
- Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action as needed.
- Ability to work both independently and in collegial fashion with wide range of stakeholders.
- Prior experience in a NGO preferred.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team unit.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of local language will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of TB/DR-TB situation in the Philippines.
- Experience in TB/DR-TB programming is strongly desired.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Usual office working conditions.
- Ability to travel domestically at least 50%.
- Full-time 9 months grant funded position, with the possibility of transitioning to a longer term.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- At least 5 years working in health development sector assisting non-government organization (NGO) or public-sector programs.
- Experience in working with key stakeholders in Philippines strongly desired.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is an advantage.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 13 2018
Active Until:
Dec 13 2018
Hiring Organization:
Fhi 360
industry:
Nonprofit