Medical Officer, TB Project (m/f/d) - National position

Malteser International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for humanitarian aid, works in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas for people in need, regardless of their religion, origin or political affiliation. Its mission is to provide emergency relief as well as to implement rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and sustainable development. Christian values and the humanitarian principles of impartiality and independence form the basis of its work in the following areas: Relief, Reconstruction & Rehabilitation; Health & Nutrition; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH); Livelihood & Social Programs and Disaster Risk Reduction.


 

Malteser International (MI) is working in Myanmar since 2001, Malteser International currently employs more than 350 national staff in Rakhine, Shan and Kayin states, where our work aims at ensuring communities have access to primary health care services. We also offer comprehensive WASH and disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation solutions, and provide relief after disasters. MI strives to enable and empower the most vulnerable communities in marginalized areas through a participatory and sustainable approach.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical inputs to ensure quality of service delivery and support in timely implementation of TB / Malaria activities in area of responsibility
• Ensure that the Malaria / TB Program is implemented according to the project agreement by means of a performance framework and adherence to the National Guidelines
• Conduct trainings for all the concerned staffs, and to volunteers in close collaboration with National Program (NMCP/NTP), whenever necessary
• Prepare and develop the monthly and quarterly reports such as PUDR, NMCP / NTP reports, stock reports, etc.
• Liaise and coordinate with the national counterparts such as respective Township Medical Officers, Malaria and TB Focal Persons in the project area, as well as other implementing partners
• Participate in the project budget review as well as estimate monthly expenses

Qualifications:

• Licensed medical doctor
• 2 years experiences working with teams in a community health specifically in TB program
• Previous experience in cooperating and negotiating with the government will be an asset
• Excellent communicaton skills with strong interpersonal proficiency and able to deal with the local health authorities
• Experience working with INGO will be an asset

Conditions:

• Start Date: 1st December, 2019
• Duty Station: : Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
• Duration of contract: 12 months (extendable based on donor approval)
• Salary according to qualification and experience: 14th Month Salary, Home Travel Allowance, Location Specific Allowance & Health Insurance

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas, three professional references and your salary expectation) online until November 18th  2019.