CARE India Hiring for District Program Officer – Com… Job at Rānchī

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State Program Manager- Communicable Disease

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Project Duration:

October 2021 – September 2024

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Job Summary

The District Program Officer – Communicable Disease is responsible for ensuring high quality operational support to the key activities of the Lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program of the government in the district. The key elimination program activities include Mass Drug Administration (MDA), Morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP), Line listing of LF cases. The nature of operational support to be provided includes capacity and skill building; generation, analysis and use of data in supervision and monitoring; generating and filing reports; participating in pilots and formative studies; supporting the organization of program reviews and communication campaigns. S/he work closely with the District Vector Borne Disease Control officials and staff to ensure this and maintain appropriate working relationships with staff of partner agencies involved in LF elimination program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and ensure high coverage and quality of MDA activities through team of DPCs and in close coordination with district officials
• Liaise with District Vector Borne Disease Control Officer, NVBDCP Consultant, Civil Surgeons to support LF activities and provide techno-managerial support at district and block level
• Liaise with District Magistrate and share regular programmatic updates.
• Oversee adequate organization of patient services for lymphedema at PHC/SDH/DH (Patient flow, diagnostics, drug supplies, incentives) and Coordinate with BHM, MOIC for above
• Work very closely with Medical Officer in Charge (MOIC) and Kala Azar Technical Supervisors to support MDA and MMDP activities
• Enhance the use of data for program management by health functionaries at district and block level.
• Coordinate with Kala-Azar Technical Supervisor, Malaria Inspector – for micro planning, supervision plan, training of DA for MDA.
• Ensure adequate update and maintenance of line list of lymphedema and hydrocele cases.
• Facilitate in hydrocele operation camp.
• Work closely with health system to ensure post-surgical follow-up of all operated cases and management / treatment of all LF patients.
• Build capacity and strengthen knowledge base of FLW on an ongoing basis through training and mentorship
• Follow up and ensure availability of medicine before MDA
• Supportive supervision during MDA and data sharing for midcourse correction.
• Participate for different review platform and share field level issues.
• Tracking of SoE/UC and fund disbursement
• Ensure high levels of integrity in the discharge of all functions; particularly, ensure sound control, full compliance, best practice and effective and efficient management of all financial resources.
• Plan and ensure the smooth transition of all key activities.
• Involve local human resource (like Key Informants) for motivating the community people for MDA
• Produce good quality documentation
• Support in other project activities as per requirement.
• Build capacity and strengthen knowledge base of DPCs on an ongoing basis through training and mentorship
• Identify capacity needs among the team of DPCs for strengthening their knowledge base and sharpen implementation skills through training and mentorship.
• Support the State Program Manager- Communicable Disease in all components of work.
• Travel up to 70% of the time

Qualification & Experience

• Proven ability to identify problem areas, analyze, plan, innovate and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize Government program staff
• Demonstrated ability and judgement to identify programmatic issues that require immediate attention, prioritize and take appropriate and timely action
• Ability to travel extensively to block and villages and gather first hand information from community
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated learning agility, pro-activeness and openness to embrace new technologies at work
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and respect diversity in a team
• Excellent knowledge of local language (Hindi)
• Accountability and Managing Performance