The National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) in Lebanon is a governmental program that falls under the authority of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). It is composed of nine Tuberculosis (TB) control centers across the country and one sanatorium specialized in TB care.
The specific problems in addressing TB among refugees include difficulties in reaching the population scattered in host communities and temporary settlements, and movement of the population within and across country borders.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1951. As an integral part of its multi-sectorial response to the Syrian crisis, IOM works through existing health care facilities to improve health care access for Syrian refugees, Lebanese returnees and host community members, and provides support to national health care systems.
The role of IOM as a funding agency is the overall oversight to ensure all activities are carried out as agreed.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the NTP coordinator and NTP center managers and in close coordination with IOM health department. All activities related to his/her clinical/field work will be under the responsibility of the NTP.
In particular, he/she will:
Perform Daily Observed Treatment (DOT) follow-up of TB patients on a daily basis. This includes visiting patients’ homes and ensuring that they are taking their prescribed TB medications.
Reinforce the abidance of patients with the treatment regimen through health education/awareness raising and support
Participate in efforts to trace and screen contacts of TB patients in order to facilitate early TB diagnosis and prevention of transmission
Maintain regular and direct contact with NTP centers regarding new patients who need to be followed up as well as current patients on treatment and report back to the center about these cases as needed
Participate in assessments/surveys of the patients’ health needs
Disseminate information to the refugee population on location of health services, transport means and referral systems
Report on field activities and share relevant information with the NTP centers and IOM health unit on a regular basis
Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Other
Application Submission Guidelines
Please mention in the email subject the position you are applying for.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Education and Experience
a) Completed University degree in nursing, paramedics or related health field
b) minimum two years of relevant work experience
c) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies
d) good knowledge of the Bekaa governorates
e) holds a valid driving license and has his/her own car
f) willing to undertake daily travel to requested locations.
Competencies:
a) good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
b) ability to draft clearly and concisely;
c) demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
d) ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
e) ability to work under pressure
f) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results
g) Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel.
a) Completed University degree in nursing, paramedics or related health field
b) minimum two years of relevant work experience
c) demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies
d) good knowledge of the Bekaa governorates
e) holds a valid driving license and has his/her own car
f) willing to undertake daily travel to requested locations.
Competencies:
a) good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
b) ability to draft clearly and concisely;
c) demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
d) ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
e) ability to work under pressure
f) personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results
g) Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No