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Deputy Field Coordinator

Job description

Programm

arcTB_Pakistan

Reporting To

Program Manager

Grade

Officer II

Employment Type

Full-Time (Contractual)

Location

MirpurKhas, Pakistan

JOb Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities at the healthcare facilities related to TB/DR-TB activities and integrated service delivery in rural Sindh.  This will involve managing resources for field health workers, and community mobilizers/counselors and implementing intervention tools for the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as the first point of contact between field health workers, community mobilizers/counselors, and district coordinator
  • Serve as the primary point of contact coordination between the Primary Healthcare (PHC) facility
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with healthcare providers and facilities to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Monitor and support the implementation of programs across Health Facilities.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with healthcare partners, NGOs, government bodies, and local organizations to improve healthcare delivery.
  • Coordination with public and private sector partners, health facilities and private practitioners to establish effective referral and linkage to treatment mechanisms. 
  • Collect data from the field team and ensure tasks are completed before the designated deadline.
  • Provide logistical, administrative, and operational support to the Primary Healthcare team.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to identify and address gaps in patient care or service delivery.
  • Work with health facilities to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in healthcare services.
  • Coordinate and support the development and delivery of training for healthcare staff and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure field equipment is being utilized efficiently and effectively.
  • Manage on-site field issues and keep a check and balance of personnel on the field.
  • Consult field staff about field visit schedules and follow-up of patients when required.
  • Resolves administrative issues for the field staff to avoid delays in work.
  • Ensure that documentation is correctly recorded by the field staff.
  • Ensure that defined SOPs and protocols are adhered to by all concerned in an utmost manner.
  • Ensure stocks and supplies required for the project are available at the concerned facilities without any interruption.
  • Receive and compile weekly/monthly reports from selected PHC sites.
  • Responsible for reporting any inventory shortage/application issues to the Program Manager.
  • Fluency in Sindhi, Siraeki and Urdu language strongly recommended

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)

Required Qualification

  • Bachelors in Social Science, Public Health, or other related subjects

Required Experience

  • 4 - 6 years previous field & data experience in the development sector

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in data management (collection, cleaning and basic analysis)
  • Self-motivated, a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running
  • Organised and detail-oriented, and problem solver with an elevated level of curiosity and who is an independent thinker
  • Good listener and maintains accountability for their actions
  • Ability to work independently and under tight timelines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive in completing tasks and identifying gaps and needs
  • Proficient in inclusive planning and participatory management skills
  • Available for local travel as needed
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