District Coordinator, Neglected Tropical Diseases

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges

Job Responsibilities

This position will provide technical support to 2 or more districts as per the program requirements. Coordination and Implementation support to the district and sub-district health functionaries for achieving their target of LF & VL Elimination through:

• Report to the supervisor (Program Officer), while providing overall technical assistance to the district VBD program officers of assigned district, for implementing activities for LF and VL elimination, at the district and sub-district level.
• Responsible for advocacy in their respective redefined implementation units, through strategic engagement of the district and block level VBD officials, to implement high quality MDA campaigns.
• Technical support in capacity building of district and block level VBD officers and health workers in components of ELF and EVL – Night Blood Survey, MDA, MMDP, LF Disease surveillance, Active Case Detection for VL, Indoor Residual Spraying etc.
• Supportive supervision and monitoring of different components of LF and VL programs (MDA, MMDP, NBS, Pre-TAS, TAS, Entomological surveillance, ACD, IRS etc.).
• Planning, coordination and technical support in organizing Mph (Night Blood Survey) and LF disease surveillance camps with the help of Filaria Control Units at block headquarters in the districts.
• Planning, coordination and technical support in ACD for VL & PKDL in affected villages/blocks. Follow -up of suspected VL/PKDL cases for early diagnosis and complete treatment.
• Coordination with Medical Colleges in coordination with WHO counterparts, in their respective district for Post MDA assessment. Sharing feedback with concerned authorities.
• Planning coordination for conducting district workshops for sensitization of Medical Health practitioners for timely reporting of suspected VL, PKDL and LF diseases /cases.
• Review of analyzed data to identify areas of concern and share with concerned officials.
• In addition, any other project related activities in UP, required and assigned by the reporting manager.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Graduation in any stream.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of working in the health sector.
• Experience of working with state government, NGO/CBO will be preferable.
• Working knowledge of computer (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Functional Competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of the NTD, programs for elimination of NTDs especially Lymphatic Filariasis and Visceral Leishmaniasis.
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and report on work.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Skills in facilitation and coordination, entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner; commitment to teamwork and to working across disciplines.
• Willingness to travel extensively with own transport within the allotted geography.
• Willingness to relocate as per the project need.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Hindi and English

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