DR-TB Quality Improvement Coordinator, GC7 N-THRIP

Qualifications

1. A health-related degree with discipline and passion for DRTB.
   
2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in DR-TB program management, quality improvement, and public health coordination.
   
3. Proven experience using digital health platforms (CommTB, DHIS, patient trackers etc.).
   
4. Demonstrate ability to work with STBLCP/NTBLCP structures and multiple stakeholders.
   
5. Strong analytical skills for cascade data interpretation and root cause analysis.
   
6. Experience in training/mentoring healthcare workers.
   
7. Ability to initiate, follow-up and follow through case-based issues.
   
8. Experience in writing abstract and manuscript.
   

• Strongly support the State DR-TB Focal Person to ensure that patient management is fully aligned with national guidelines, with complete, accurate, and timely reporting.
  
• Actively engage and collaborate with Community TB/HIV Workers (CTHWs) to strengthen community-based DR-TB management, including treatment adherence, follow-up, and contact management in line with national standards.
  

Digital Platform Integration

• Use CommTB for real-time cascade visibility and automated 72-hour/7-day triggers.
  
• Deploy VTR Mobile Academy to deliver standardised DR-TB QI curriculum
  
• Operationalise ClientShot to capture monthly patient feedback on initiation timeliness, ADR management, and social support.
  

Capacity Strengthening

• Provide on-the-job mentoring to LGTBLS, clinicians, and community TB/HIV workers.
  
• Conduct structured quarterly data validation and file audits to ensure ≥90% DST-aligned regimen compliance.
  

Clinical Governance Support

• Facilitate root cause analysis for pre-treatment loss and delayed initiation.
  
• Ensure patient feedback (ClientShot) is discussed at monthly OPD/quality review meetings.
  
• Functioning as an active member of the State DR-TB Consilium of Experts, ensuring that complex cases are appropriately presented for review and escalation.