District Supervisor

Pakngos; Jamshoro; On-site; PKR 446,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Corps in Pakistan seeks a field program coordinator to advance TB-DOTS activities under the PPM project. You will coordinate with district health staff, private providers and labs, ensure timely R&R reporting and follow-up with TB suspects and cases.

Responsibilities include district mapping, on-site visits, stock management and documentation, with emphasis on quality recording and adherence to guidelines. Fluency in Urdu/English preferred; travel within districts required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant health program experience, preferably TB-related.
• Strong communication, coordination and training skills.
• Familiarity with local health systems and private sector engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with District TB Coordinator, Regional Coordinator, District Lab Supervisor, private facilities and labs for TB-DOTS under PPM.
• Conduct district mapping in consultation with district health authorities.
• Submit monthly work plans, progress reports and R&R tools on time.
• Carry out regular district visits to ensure TB R&R recording and drug/ reagent stock.
• Support 100% contact screening and follow-up of suspects and new cases.
• Maintain program records and assist supervision visits from higher authorities.

Job description

• To coordinate with District TB Coordinator, Regional Coordinator, District Lab Supervisor, Private Healthcare Facilities, Private Labs and other stakeholders for effective implementation of the TB-DOTS under PPM project.
• Responsible for carrying out district mapping exercise if required, in consultation with the district health department (Executive District Officer-Health (EDO-H)/District Health Officer (DHO)/ and District TB Coordinator (DTC) under guidance of the Regional Coordinator
• Timely submission of monthly work plan, monthly progress report, and quarterly TB Recording and reporting (R&R) tools, activity reports after endorsement from district health authorities
• Timely submission of monthly work calendar and ensure to follow the timelines
• To meet the assigned targets of TB cases registration and activities, also ensuring the quality of the work
• To conduct regular visits of selected Hospitals, private healthcare providers and labs to ensure proper recording of TB R&R tools, timely supply of anti TB drugs, labs reagents, chemical and registration of TB cases
• To understand the crucial importance of 100 percent contact screening for control of spread of TB, and do contact screening of the bacteriologically positive case on regular basis
• To support hospital staff in maintaining TB R&R tools and anti-TB drug stock
• To develop regular follow up mechanisms for the identification of TB suspects, MDR suspects and registration of new bacteriologically positive case
• Responsible for the implementation of the ACF activities in the field in close coordination of district health authorities and in support of the Regional Coordinator
• Responsible for maintaining chronological record (programmatic and financial) including activity photographs, minutes of meetings and field monitoring reports etc. of all the field activities at district level
• Responsible for submission of programmatic and financial records to regional office of all field activities on monthly basis in line with the Operational Guidelines
• Conduct him/herself professionally and personally in such a manner so as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and in no way jeopardize its humanitarian efforts
• To support and facilitate supervisory visits from the national, provincial and district level.
• To comply with Mercy Corps Policies, for example Feld Procurement Policies and Procedures (FP3)
• Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience health programs including community health work/engagement, or TB-related programs, preferably with an NGO/INGO or in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of TB, excellent communication, coordination and training skills, contact screening, and community-level outreach.
• Familiarity with local health systems and the dynamics of working with private sector hospitals and communities.
• Proven experience in documentation, record-keeping, and use of standard reporting formats.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills to effectively liaise with district focal staff, health facilities, and community stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Urdu and English; knowledge of regional/local languages is an asset.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and data entry tools.
• Ability to conduct regular visit/travel within the community for outreach activities (contact tracing and participation in chest camps for screening of household contacts)
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, follow procedures & directives, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively in team settings.