With more than 40 years of experience working in PNG, World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) focuses on helping the most vulnerable children and adults experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, WVPNG has an exciting opportunity for someone who maybe looking for a change and wants to become part of a dynamic team helping vulnerable people and communities.

World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) has exciting opportunity for those of you who want a change and
want to become part of a dynamic team. We are currently looking for suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the Project Officer – Treatment & Care role to be based in Daru, Western Province.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to ensure quality of care of patients initiated on treatment in Health facilities continue at the community and supported by treatment supporters as part of continuum of care. Accountable for the documentation of activities conducted and supplied materials that were supported by the Project. Plans, coordinates and implements strategies and activities together with partner staff and Treatment supporters and Responsible for the field implementation of approved activities

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Based Treatment and care

• Support the Project Manager and District Coordinator in establishing community-based treatment and care for TB patients
• Support implementation, monitoring and reporting of community-based treatment and care for TB
  Work alongside with health facilities to ensure quality of care is maintained as per national protocol

Drug and supplies management

• Keep an up-to-date inventory of medicines and supplies needed for treatment sites
• Conduct bi-weekly forecast of drugs and supplies needed and make requisition from Hospitals
• Maintain proper storage and cold chain of drugs for treatment sites
• Ensures that site officers make accurate and timely submission of request for supplies for treatment sites
• Immediately inform supervisors in event supplies are low from Hospitals and like to affect treatment site supplies

Supervision of activities at sites

• Ensures treatment outreach teams depart early for respective treatment sites
• Ensure each treatment sites follows standard operating procedures and all sites’ requirements
• Improve CHWs recording and reporting system.
• Act as the DOTS focal point at case management meetings
• Develop and execute CB-DOTS supervisory plan for DOTS/TB activities at community level
• Provide on the job trainings on DOTS for DART site officers and treatment supporters.
• Ensures that officers collect quality sputum from patients required to provide sputum as per schedule.
• Ensures that patients who miss treatment are promptly followed and brought back to treatment and care
• Collaborate closely with partners on ground for collaborative implementation and project success

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Nursing , HEO or Community Health Worker
• Has experienced in hospital/clinical practice (knows how to inject drugs, dispense medicines, etc.)
• Training on the TB Program a plus
• Experience with non-profit organization
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) both in English and local dialects
• Time management skills
• People Management skills
• Proven experience as a team player
• Demonstrated collaboration skills

A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents all in one PDF file before; Wednesday 29 January 2025, 11:59 PM (PNG Time)
• Expression of interest
• Detailed CV
• Valid Police & Medical Clearance Certificate

Note: This is a National Role and we encourage qualified Nationals that fit the criteria above to apply.

World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not alignedwith our safe guarding practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, where possible.

We appreciate the time it takes to prepare your application. Please note that only short-listed candidates suitable for interviews will be contacted. If you do not hear from World Vision within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.