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TB Contact tracing officer (Acholi & Lango regions) job at Center for the Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Are you looking for Public Health Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in TB Contact tracing officer (Acholi & Lango regions) job at Center for the Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD)
The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) is a non-governmental organization committed to advancing human rights and social justice through the promotion of equitable healthcare in Uganda and across East Africa. CEHURD's mission is to ensure that all individuals, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable, have access to quality healthcare and their fundamental human rights are upheld. With a reputation for championing health rights and justice, the organization is widely recognized for its innovative approach to legal advocacy, policy reforms, and community outreach.
CEHURD values collaboration and strives to create a dynamic work culture that empowers its employees to work towards the betterment of society while offering growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Job opportunities at CEHURD come with flexible work arrangements, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Founded in 2005, CEHURD has grown from a grassroots initiative to a leading organization in health rights advocacy, continuously adapting to the challenges of healthcare access and policy in Uganda. Its business model focuses on legal advocacy, research, and collaboration with both local and international partners, enabling the organization to scale its impact.
With a presence in multiple regions across Uganda, CEHURD’s reach extends to key stakeholders in the healthcare and human rights sectors. The organization operates on core values of integrity, accountability, and respect for human rights, maintaining a commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by addressing health inequalities, empowering communities, and influencing health policies. For more information about CEHURD and its initiatives, visit www.cehurd.org.
TB Contact tracing officer (Acholi & Lango regions) job at Center for the Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD)
Center for the Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD)
The TB Contact Tracing Officer will work with the Facility- Based Health Workers and Community Health Workers attached to the TB (Tuberculosis) Diagnostic & Treatment Units (TDU) to carry out contact tracing visits to confirmed TB cases and ensure that TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) is provided to those that are eligible as spelt out in the Operations Guidelines for TB Contact Investigation (2019). The goal of the Contact Tracing Officer position is to increase detection and treatment/cure rates as well as reduce transmission rates of TB.
Contact identification: Work closely with healthcare providers and TB patients to identify individuals who may have been exposed to TB bacteria through close contact with an infectious TB patient.
Locating contacts: Use various methods to locate and reach out to identified contacts, including phone calls, home visits, and coordination with community leaders or organizations.
Assessment and screening: Conduct thorough assessments and screenings of identified contacts to determine their TB exposure risk and whether they have developed active TB disease or latent TB infection.
Education and counseling: Provide education and counseling to contacts about TB transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment options. Address any concerns or misconceptions they may have about TB.
Referral and testing: Facilitate referrals for TB testing, including sputum smear microscopy, chest X-rays, and other diagnostic tests, as appropriate. Ensure that contacts receive timely testing and follow-up care.
Follow-up: Monitor contacts throughout the TB diagnostic and treatment process, ensuring adherence to testing protocols and treatment regimens. Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and follow-up as needed.
Data collection and reporting: Maintain accurate records of contact tracing activities, including contact information, screening results, testing outcomes, and treatment outcomes. Compile and report data to relevant healthcare authorities and TB control programs.
Collaboration and coordination: Collaborate with healthcare providers, community health workers, local authorities, and other stakeholders involved in TB control efforts. Coordinate efforts to ensure comprehensive and effective contact tracing and TB control strategies.
Community outreach: Conduct community outreach activities to raise awareness about TB, promote early detection and treatment-seeking behavior, and engage community members in TB prevention and control efforts.
Training and capacity building: Participate in training programs and capacity-building activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to TB contact tracing, infection control, and public health interventions.
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Should have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or Laboratory training, Health Assistants training or Medical related training
Legible individuals should submit their application clearly indicating the position/title to the Human Resource and Administration manager via email only to support@cehurd.org
