District Field Supervisor-Sialkot at Mercy Corps · Location…

District Field Supervisor-Sialkot

The Position (General Position Summary)

The DFS is a self-motivated and analytically capable individual who will be responsible for overall implementation of project activities in the assigned district in accordance with the PPM Operational Guidelines.

Essential Job Function:

• 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.
• Carry out the mentioned Tehsil mapping exercise if required, in consultation with the district health department (Chief Executive Officer-Health (CEO-H)/District Health Officer (DHO)/ and District TB Coordinator (DTC) under the guidance of the Regional Coordinator
• Timely submission of monthly progress report, and quarterly TB Recording and reporting (R&R) tools, activity reports after data validation and endorsement from district health authorities
• Monthly visit to Hafizabad for MPR validation and submission.
• Timely submission of monthly work calendar; and ensure to follow the timelines
• Meet the assigned targets of TB case registration and activities
• Conduct regular visits of selected Hospitals, private healthcare providers, labs, large hospitals and partners for Sputum Transportation Intervention
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation as per the Guidelines
• Timely supply of anti TB drugs, labs reagents to the private partners
• To understand the crucial importance of 100 percent contact screening, and do contact screening of the bacteriologically positive cases; and put these contact persons on treatment for latent TB as per the Guidelines
• Support hospital staff in maintaining TB R&R tools and anti-TB drug stock
• Refer the rifampicin resistant TB cases to PMDT site and facilitate their registration at PMDT site
• Implementation of the Active Case Finding (ACF) activities in the field in close coordination of district health authorities and with support of the Regional Coordinator
• Coordinate with sputum transportation riders, private and public facilities and other local stakeholders for transportation of sputum samples from designated health facilities to Gene Xpert site; and ensure all the samples are transported through riders as per the Guidelines and updated in the sputum transportation App.
• Maintain chronological programmatic and financial record including activity photographs and field monitoring reports, etc., of all the field activities at the district level
• Submit programmatic and financial records to the office of all field activities on a monthly basis as per 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
• Support and facilitate field visits from national, provincial,Position Description and district level stakeholders.
• Comply to all the Mercy Corps Policies for example Feld Procurement Policies and Procedure (FP3)
• Any other task or responsibility as assigned by the Regional Coordinator or the Project Manager

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Active Learning and Integration: Actively learn about safeguarding principles and practices, integrating them into your work. This includes identifying and mitigating safeguarding risks specific to your area of responsibility.
• Upholding Values: Practice the core values of Mercy Corps, including respecting the dignity and well-being of all participants and colleagues.
• Promoting Open Communication: Encourage an open and communicative environment within your team. Support staff members in reporting concerns through established channels, such as the Integrity Hotline and other reporting mechanisms, g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

· N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Regional Coordinator.

Works Directly With: Regional Coordinator; TB Screeners; Doctors; labs; Xpert Testing In-charge; Project Assistant; mobile van staff; sputum transportation riders; Operations, Finance and Data Management teams.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Graduation preferably in social sciences or relevant discipline
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and Punjabi
• Basic computer skills a must, including MS Word and Excel
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience with community-based programs, preferably 2 years with TB DOTS awareness programs.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Success Factors

Must have strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Must be a team player and be able to work proactively. Must be adaptable and flexible. Should be able to work under stress. Time management is critical to the success of this program.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and females and transgender individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.