JOB SUMMARY

Provide technical assistance to all Integrated Delivery of TB Services (iDOTS) facilities within their assigned catchment area for the clinical management of TB patients and ensure compliance with the TB program protocols in accordance with DOH NTP-MOP's latest edition.

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.

TB Technical Specialist