The department of Mercy Corps International is accepting applications for a vacant position announced in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date of 04 January, 2024.
Mercy Corps International
Date Posted:
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04 January, 2024
Department:
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Mercy Corps International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Master
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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14 January, 2024
Vacant Positions: Coordinator Diagnostic
COORDINATOR DIAGNOSTIC
Currently, the Mercy Corps International Islamabad is seeking a Coordinator Diagnostic employee.
JOB Description: Coordinator Diagnostic
General Position Summary
The Diagnostic Coordinator will provide support to the Sr. Program Manager as well as the sub-recipients in the expansion of diagnostic network through the establishment of Xpert testing sites component with the close coordination of National & Provincial TB Control Programs. S/he will provide technical backstopping in this regard. S/he will also be responsible for the development of technical content aligned with the National Guidelines for the smooth execution of the functioning of established diagnostic sites. S/he will support the collection, development, and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned and participate in technical discussions with stakeholders.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Lead and provide technical backstopping to diagnostic component of the TB Program
Develop/update operational and technical guidelines, briefs, presentations, and other related documents and materials for diagnostic components.
Develop and submit monthly work plan for diagnostic component and individual team members
Work closely with Sub-recipients (SRs) for the selection of health facilities for the establishment Xpert sites as per the selection criteria.
Collect, develop, and disseminate case studies, best practices, and lessons learned from the diagnostic intervention.
Work closely with the finance team to review the monthly budget vs. the actual analysis of the diagnostic component.
Work closely with the operations team for timely procurement and distribution of cartridges & PPEs and other supplies to SRs.
Coordinate with Cepheid (vendor for Xeprt sites) for timely calibration of Xeprt sites and other related matters
Provide technical support to MC Lahore, Quetta, and Hyderabad Offices in the implementation of diagnostic component
Support Sr. Program Manager in the development of innovative approaches and strategies for TB program
Participate in weekly and quarterly program review meetings and share findings and recommendations related to ECF and new initiatives.
Participate in the design of studies, assessments, reviews and evaluations of program activities.
Advise and supervise record keeping/documentation as per MC/donor guidelines.
Conduct monthly meetings with SRs to share progress, issues and way forward and present summary of meetings to Sr. Program Manager and other relevant team members.
Review the progress of onboard labs & Xpert sites with SRs, and develop action plans to improve the low-performing health facilities and sites
Conduct monthly analysis of facility and site-wise data, identify issues and make recommendations.
Make periodic field visits to assess the quality of the interventions and make recommendations accordingly.
Represent the organization at technical discussions and meetings both internal and external.
Participate in inter-provincial meetings organized by National TB Control Program
Participate in meetings organized by Provincial TB Control Programs as and when required.
Facilitate external visits by Local Fund Agent (LFA), WHO and others as and when required.
Conduct annual appraisals and provide constructive feedback to the team to improve their performance.
Conduct trainings and refresher of Xpert Testing Incharge and lab technicians as per agreed targets with the donor.
Support the Sr. Program Manager in planning and implementation of the training and capacity building activities for Mercy Corps’ TB program team and implementing partners.
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documentation as per attached adverts) before the closing date: 14 January, 2024, The job title must be explicitly mentioned in the Subject applied for the post by the applicant.
Mercy Corps International provides Equal Opportunity to all equally qualified candidates.
