HOU2024 68 Directly Observed Therapy Worker (DOT)

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 centres across the country and one sanatorium.

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 UN Migration Agency (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 and provides support to national health care systems.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the NTP coordinator and NTP centre managers. All activities related to his/her clinical/field work will be under the responsibility of the NTP. 

Resposibilities and Accountabilities: 

The incumbent will be responsible for the below tasks:

1. Perform Daily Observed Treatment (DOT) follow-up of assigned TB patients on a daily basis. This includes visiting patients' homes and ensuring that they are taking their prescribed TB medications. DOT follow-up involves frequent travel within the assigned area of responsibility on a daily basis using their own mode of transport.
2. Screen and report any side effects to the treating physician, NTP centre management, and IOM field coordinator.
3. Reinforce the abidance of patients with the treatment regimen through health education/awareness raising and support.
4. Participate in tracing and screening contacts of TB patients in order to facilitate early TB diagnosis and prevention of transmission.
5. Maintain regular and direct contact with NTP centres regarding new patients that need to be followed up as well as current patients on treatment and report back to the centre about these cases as needed.
6. Participate in assessments/surveys of the patient's health needs.
7. Raise awareness and disseminate information to the refugee population on the location of health services, transport means, and referral systems.
8. Report on field activities and share relevant information with the NTP centres and IOM health unit on a regular basis.
9. Participate actively in outreach activities in coordination with the TB centre manager.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education, Experience and/or skills required

Education

• Completed University Degree in Nursing, paramedics, or related health fields. 

Experience 

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian system through work experience and/or studies
• Good knowledge of the assigned area of responsibility

Skills 

• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to draft clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in Office applications including Word and Excel
• Holds a valid driving license and has his/her own car

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 – behavioural indicators

• 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.