Project: Urban TB LON II-SWIF TB Initiative
\nJob Title: Woreda Officer
\nReports to: Respective Zonal Coordinators
\nContract Term: Full-time position, Fixed-term Contract
\nLocation: Borena Zone (Dillo and Dubuluk) and East Borena Zone (Arero, and Wachile-Dhas Woreda)
\nSalary Scale: As per the scale of the organization,
\nNo of positions: 3
\nCategory: Field level Expert
\nDate posted: 07\/04\/2026
\nDeadline: 14\/04\/2026
\nBrief Organizational Introduction and Project Overview:
\nREACH Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity, dedicated to community development through innovative projects. Since 2013, it has implemented community-based TB care and integrated health service projects in Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray, parts of Oromia and Afar Regions. Currently, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is implementing various projects including new project called Urban TB LON-II Project.
\nThe Urban TB LON II Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the high burden in the TB triangle of Ethiopia. Focused on 87 woredas in 10 zones across four regions, the Initiative\u2019s primary goals include implementing high yield interventions to identify missed TB cases and break chain of transmission, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB. This Initiative is pivotal in enhancing TB detection and treatment, with an overarching aim to reduce TB prevalence and mortality in the TB triangle area.
\nPosition Summary: The Woreda Officer is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the successful implementation and delivery of comprehensive Drug-Susceptible (DS) and Drug-Resistant (DR) TB care activities within the assigned Woreda. Under the leadership of the Zonal TB Coordinator, the DTO will coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all TB care activities, including Public-Private Mix (PPM), DR-TB Treatment Follow-up Centers (TFCs), Key Affected and Vulnerable Populations (KVP) mapping, and Community TB Care (CTBC). The DTO will ensure the effective delivery of services, adherence to standards, and continuous performance improvement.
\nKey Responsibilities
\n1. Program Coordination & Implementation<\/p>\n
Collaborate closely with Woreda Health Offices to ensure the effective implementation of TB initiative components, including KVP mapping, community-based active TB case finding, and support for Health Facility TB programs.
\nLead and coordinate the implementation of TB screening activities using ultra-portable digital X-ray technology integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) for enhanced detection.
\nEnsure that screening equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operated in various community and health facility settings.
\nFacilitate community mobilization and sensitization events to raise awareness about TB, the importance of early detection, and the availability of screening services.
\nWork with local leaders, community-based organizations, and health extension workers to plan and execute outreach activities that encourage community participation in TB screening.
\nAlign initiative activities with the Woreda Health Office\u2019s priorities and the Regional Health Bureau\u2019s (RHB) TB strategies.
\nProvide technical support to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of TB program data.
\nDevelop and manage work plans for the assigned Woreda, ensuring alignment with initiative goals and timelines.
\nProvide leadership and technical support to private\/public health facility TB focal persons, community TB volunteers, Health Extension Workers (HEWs), and Family Health Teams (FHTs) to ensure the proper operation of TB programs.
\nSupport the integration and strengthening of TB-related data within the HMIS, ensuring alignment with national TB program guidelines.<\/p>\n
2. Technical Support & Capacity Building<\/p>\n
Support the overall coordination and implementation of comprehensive TB (DS and DR-TB) case finding, treatment, contact screening, and TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) in public health facilities.
\nProvide coaching, mentoring, and motivation to district-level teams, ensuring the use of effective project management techniques.
\nRegularly review project plans and performance, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve project milestones.
\nFacilitate workshops, training sessions, and on-site coaching for health workers and data clerks focused on data quality and the use of HMIS for TB program management.
\nPromote a culture of data-driven decision-making within the TB program by demonstrating the importance of high-quality data for improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n
3. Monitoring & Reporting<\/p>\n
Support the Zonal TB Coordinator in daily operations, ensuring proper coordination and prioritization of activities.
\nPrepare and present project status reports, focusing on KVP and CTBC components, at facility and regional levels.
\nEnsure timely and accurate reporting of project operations to the Zonal TB Coordinator, including progress updates and any challenges encountered.
\nTrain and mentor health workers, TB coordinators, and data clerks on proper data entry, management, and reporting procedures within the HMIS.
\nCollect, compile, and analyze monthly and quarterly TB program activity reports from health facilities and community TB care initiatives.
\nProvide feedback to health facilities and district teams on reported data, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
\nConduct regular data quality assessments (DQAs) at health facilities and within the community-based TB care programs to identify and rectify any data discrepancies.
\nCollaborate with health facility staff and district health teams to implement data quality improvement plans.<\/p>\n
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication<\/p>\n
Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including local government, NGOs, community leaders, and health facility staff.
\nManage communications related to the project, including media relations and social media, as required.
\nFacilitate meetings and events, ensuring clear agendas and effective follow-up on action items.<\/p>\n
5. Knowledge Management & Innovation<\/p>\n
Identify opportunities for cross-cutting collaboration with RHB, Woreda, and relevant partners to enhance project outcomes.
\nEnhance the knowledge of TB (DS and DR-TB) technical areas among team members and partners through active knowledge sharing.
\nStay informed of developments in TB control and ensure that district teams are up to date with the latest information and best practices.
\nOther Tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor <\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Requirements
\nEducation:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in health science or medicine with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in infectious disease control, preferably TB control.
\nMaster\u2019s in public health (MPH) is a plus.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
Proven experience in health program management, with a focus on TB programming.
\nExperience working with Key Affected and Vulnerable Populations, Treatment Follow-up Centers (TFCs), Family Health Teams (FHTs), HEWs, and community volunteers.
\nExperience working in pastoralist communities is highly desirable.
\nDemonstrated capacity-building skills, including facilitation, presentation, communication, and monitoring of capacity-building interventions.<\/p>\n
Skills:<\/p>\n
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Amharic, and the local language of the Woreda.
\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
\nTeam player with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.<\/p>\n
Other:<\/p>\n
Evidence of training certificates in TB, TB\/HIV, and DR-TB is essential.
\nAbility to adapt to changing needs and adjust tasks as appropriate.
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