Tuberculosis Specialist (Nursing and Counselling)

Job No: BI75

Location: Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Employment Status: Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 10 Oct 2017 AEDT

PURPOSE:

The TB Specialist (Nursing and Counselling) will work as part of the RID-TB team to design and implement an effective model of care for the detection, treatment and prevention 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 areas of focus including clinical skills (nursing), patient education and counseling, household contact screening and preventive therapy. The position will work with facility and community-based staff and partners, including World Vision. The position will support the design of systems implementation of protocols, procedures and conduct/support training and on-the-job mentoring.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support and direction to the hospital and community-based Nursing Officers
• Liaise with all relevant parties to coordinate structured training for nurses
• Support and coordinate the RID-TB hospital and community-based clinical nurse educators and social work mentor to strengthen implementation of relevant aspects of the model of care for DS-TB and DR-TB at the facility and community level
• Provide on the job mentoring and structured training for patient education and counselling (PEC) staff
• Coordinate the design and implementation of systems, tools and protocols for high quality PEC
• Work with the TB Specialist (Care and Treatment) to coordinate the design and implementation of case management systems, tools and protocols for patient monitoring, follow-up and retention
• Work with TB Specialist (Public Health) to strengthen the design of Active Case Finding (ACF), contacting screening and delivery of treatment of TB infection (preventive therapy)
• Supporting field-based delivery of the RID-TB PEC ANCP project, working with headquarter technical and project management team members
• Design and/or conduct audits, field assessments and reports on areas identified by the RID-TB team
• Support development and implementation of patient information systems and protocols to support the use of patient records/tools
• Support and participate in operational research as needed
• Contribute to the completion of project reporting

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

• A qualified and registered nurse, midwife or equivalent allied health professional with over 5 years of clinical experience
• An additional qualification in education, counselling, tropical medicine, international development, public health or global health is desirable
• Proven knowledge and experience in team management, capacity development / training of staff (preferably in a resource-constrained setting)
• Strong knowledge/skills in TB, patient education & counselling, community-based care and training / capacity building 
• Experience in protocol or guideline design, report writing or publications
• Highly adaptable, ability to work in a challenging environment 
• Demonstrated analytical, critical appraisal and problem solving skills
• Experience and competency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluency in English and demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills 
• Field experience in the clinical and programmatic management of TB/DR-TB in a resource-constrained setting is desirable
• Previous work 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.

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this position, please complete the details below and attach the following documents:

• Statement addressing the key selection criteria (as outlined in the attached position description)
• Resume including the names and contact details of three referees

Applications close Tuesday 10th October 2017 at 11:30pm AEDT (GMT+11)

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process. This field is not compulsory.

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.