Published: | 21.10.2024 22:28:00 |
Deadline: | 04.11.2024 23:59:59 remained 7 days |
Salary: | According to the interview results |
Location: | Bishkek |
Type of involvement: | full time |
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
JSI seeks a qualified Infection Prevention Specialist 2 for the USAID Cure Tuberculosis 2 (Cure TB 2) Activity in the Kyrgyz Republic. This is a five-year USAID-funded cooperative agreement to build on the existing strengths of the National TB Program to accomplish lasting change through proven approaches such as interrupting TB transmission in communities, scaling up of prevention interventions, increasing TB case finding and ensuring all people with TB successfully complete treatment to stop spreading the disease. These interventions will be underpinned by a strengthened, more resilient and sustainable health system to address the main social drivers of the TB epidemic in the Kyrgyz Republic. A multiplier effect of strengthening future public health pandemic preparedness and readiness will be achieved by strengthening the platforms and models for effective and equitable TB service delivery in the country.
The Infection Prevention Specialist will play a critical role in strengthening TB infection prevention and control (IPC) within health facilities and communities, working closely with healthcare managers and various stakeholders to implement innovative strategies. The specialist will design, introduce and oversee the execution of critical IPC interventions, such as Active Case Finding (ACF), Contact Investigation (CI), Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT), and the FAST approach. They will also develop tools, conduct trainings, and facilitate risk assessments to protect both healthcare workers and patients from TB transmission. This role requires a deep understanding of modern IPC methodologies and experience implementing TB-specific IPC practices. The Infection Prevention Specialist will work within the Clinical Group and report to the Technical Director.
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