SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide technical assistance to the iDOTS facilities in ensuring that:

• All Presumptive TB Individuals (X-Ray positives, symptomatic) from ACF/ICF activities are referred and tested in the nearest RTDL sites; and initiated for treatment, if necessary.
• All presumptive TB patients are screened and tested for TB Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) like GeneXpert, TrueNat, etc.
• Prompt referral of RRTB cases reported by Jail/Prison facilities.
• All MTB-detected patients (both DSTB & DRTB) are enrolled in TB treatment at the iDOTS facility most convenient or accessible to the patient.
• Contact tracing to close contacts & household contacts of the index case is done. Ensures timely reporting of TPT enrolment;
• Provider Initiated Counseling and Testing (PICT) for HIV is offered and done to the patients. Assist as needed.
• iDOTS facilities do recording and reporting for TB patients both on physical registers and in the Integrated TB Information System (ITIS).
• TB screening, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, case management, and post-treatment is done; including presentation to the TB Medical Advisory (TBMAC) at the provincial/regional/national level.
• Drugs and supplies management including ADR management are managed accordingly and reported via the Pharmacovigilance Monitoring System (PViMS).
• The Program Officer (PO) is assisted in the collection of monthly updates and reports from the ACF/ICF Activities (number of TB presumptive tested, diagnosed and notified);
• Collected reports are submitted on time to the TS, RPOs and POs for consolidation;
• Continuous implementation of iDOTS Phase II is facilitated through assessing the needs and capacitating the RHUs/CHOs/Health Center staff in the continuum of care of DR-TB patients

2. Coordinate and provide assistance to the Laboratories through:

• Linking iDOTS facilities with TB RDT, Culture, and DST laboratories.
• Linking iDOTS facilities with routine diagnostic laboratories and radiologic facilities for patient treatment monitoring.
• Ensuring that all MTB-detected, especially RRTB-detected cases, are referred back to iDOTS facilities and enrolled in TB treatment.

3. Coordinate with the Municipal/City/Provincial Health Office and Center for

Health Development / Ministry of Health by:

• Providing a report on the status of the iDOTS facilities.
• Assisting in TB data collection and consolidation as needed.
• Assisting in TB Mass Screenings if the activity is within the catchment area.
• Providing guidance and assists the STRiders, and Community Volunteers in the TB program implementation.

4. Administrative and Clerical Tasks as PBSP staff by:

• Submitting monthly reports to the Program Officer and/or provide immediate data and documentation as needed.
• Coordinating and cooperating with health partners like the GF, LFA, GLC, DOH, NTRL, treatment hubs, hospitals, and other TB stakeholders.
• Participating in clinical trials and research projects as needed.
• Participating in team and partner meetings as needed.
• Encoding and updates electronic databases and reports like ITIS and other EMRs if necessary.
• Collecting, consolidating, reviewing, and submitting billings from partner service providers to PBSP. Ensure that it is also paid on time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree of any Allied Health Science course (Nursing, Pharmacy, Etc.) with at least 2 year experience in the PMDT services or in the TB- DOTS Program; or Associate degree graduate or Certificate of any Allied Health Science course (Midwifery, AHSE, etc.) with at least 3 year experience in PMDT services;
• Experience: With/without hospital experience; Experience in TB- DOTS is an advantage. Training in Health Workers Providing TB Services (PMDT Training), and/or at least in NTP MOP 6th edition is an advantage and a priority;
• Trainings: Completed trainings in Provider Initiated Counseling and Testing (PICT), Integrated Tuberculosis Information Services (ITIS); Pharmacovigilance Monitoring System (PViMS), Digital Adherence Tools (DAT), and Interpersonal Communication and Counseling (IPCC) is an advantage.
• Other / Special Skills: Computer Literate with wide knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google tools/applications; Excellent communication skills in English, Filipino, and/or in local language, both in written & verbal; Good in document organization; Good in time management, coordination and planning; Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and Supervision is an advantage; Must be a team player, flexible, and partner- relationship orient; Must be willing to travel and work off-site.