TB Screener-Sialkot ( Female Candidates Only )

General Position Summary

TBS is a self-motivated individual who will skillfully and objectively communicate with the people visiting out-patient Departments (OPDs) of the designated Hospital, for verbal screening, to detect TB patients as per the Guidelines.

Job Description

Essential Job Function:

• Verbally screen all the people attending different OPDs of the designated Hospital, using the screening tool
• Ensure that all the identified presumptive TB cases reach the designated Doctor for diagnosis/ treatment
• Ensure that all the identified presumptive cases provide sputum samples for lab testing
• Coordinate with the district field supervisor (DFS)/ (sputum transportation rider/ Gene Xpert Testing Incharge) and ensure that the sputum sample is transported to the testing facility as per the Guidelines
• Ensure that results of the sputum tests are documented in the recording register
• In case the TB patient is detected as having Rifampicin Resistance (RR), TBS, with the support of DFS will coordinate with the PMDT site for patient registration at the PMDT site.
• Prepare a monthly record of the screened; presumptive; registered TB cases; and report the same to the Regional Coordinator as per the Guidelines
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation as per the Guidelines.
• Conduct him/herself professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize its humanitarian efforts.
• Support and facilitate field visits from national, provincial, and district-level stakeholders.
• Comply with all the Mercy Corps Policies for example Feld Procurement Policies and Procedure (FP3)
• Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the Regional Coordinator or the Project Manager.

safeguarding Responsibilities 

• Active Learning and Integration: Actively learn about safeguarding principles and practices, integrating them into your work. This includes identifying and mitigating safeguarding risks specific to your area of responsibility.
• Upholding Values: Practice the core values of Mercy Corps, including respecting the dignity and well-being of all participants and colleagues.
• Promoting Open Communication: Encourage an open and communicative environment within your team. Support staff members in reporting concerns through established channels, such as the Integrity Hotline and other reporting mechanisms, g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

  N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Regional Coordinator.

Works Directly With: Regional Coordinator; TB Screeners; Doctors; labs; Xpert Testing In-charge; Project Assistant; mobile van staff; sputum transportation riders; Operations, Finance and Data Management teams. 

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Graduation preferably in social sciences or a relevant discipline
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and Punjabi
• Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience with community-based programs, preferably one year with TB DOTS awareness programs
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Success Factors

Must have strong communication and rapport-building skills. Must be a team player and be able to work proactively.  Must be adaptable and flexible. Should be able to work under stress. Complete, accurate and timely documentation is critical to the success of this program. 

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

 Team Engagement and Effectiveness 

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

 Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV (s) without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

   We are an equal employment opportunity employer; however, this position is specifically open to female candidates.