وظيفة: Migration Health Consultant – مستشار صحة الهجرة للعمل مع International Organization For Migration

In alignment with the Covid-19 Response Mechanism, channeled through MER, the consultant is expected to update the National DS-TB and LTBI case management and treatment protocols and develop comprehensive training modules for TB prevention and control based on gap analysis, training needs assessment in the COVID-19 context.

The consultant will work under the overall guidance of IOM, the National TB committee, the Communicable Diseases committee, WHO country office and Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) TB Programme.

Deliverables:

Updated Guidelines for DS-TB and LTBI case management and treatment protocols.

Scope of work/ Outputs:

• Carry out meetings with the National TB committee and other key stakeholders to discuss current mechanism of provision of treatment in the light of WHO and CDC recommendations and amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Carry out meetings with the communicable diseases committee, the Society of infectious disease and Society of Pulmonary diseases to consult on the contents of the guidelines and protocols.
• Draft the updated guidelines and protocols in further consultation with WHO-EMRO.
• Share the draft guidelines and protocols with the National TB committee and Communicable Diseases committee for their review and approval.

Two comprehensive training modules (in English) for:

1. Training Module1. The Management of DS-TB and LTBI for medical practitioners
2. Training Module2. Active Case Finding Activities for Community health workers

Scope of work/ Outputs:

• Undertake desk research and analyze all the necessary documents and materials available for training health care workers and other staff involved in the delivery of TB services to fully understand the ground situation.
• Carry out meetings with stakeholders to bring out the roles and responsibilities of key players and institutions.
• Conduct a gap analysis and training needs assessment to identify issues and priorities in line with the objectives of this project. This should include meetings and interviews with relevant stakeholders.
• Based on the above, update the comprehensive training modules for:

• The Management of DS-TB and LTBI for medical practitioners
• Active Case Finding Activities for Community health workers

Deliverables should be finalized and sent within contract duration

Performance Indicators: 

• Updated Drug Susceptible-Tuberculosis management guidelines delivered within the consultancy period
• Updated Latent Tuberculosis Infection management guidelines delivered  within the consultancy period
• Training modules for the Management of DS-TB and LTBI for medical practitioners delivered within the consultancy period
• Training modules for Active Case Finding Activities for Community health workers delivered within the consultancy period

The successful incumbent is expected to demonstrate the below:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.