TB Technical Specialist At World Vision


World Vision International

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

World Vision International in Papua New Guinea, supported by World Vision Australia, serves as the Principal Recipient (PR) for the Global Fund’s Grant Cycle 7 (2025–2026), focusing on managing integrated TB/HIV responses. The grant aims to implement an enhanced package of services with fidelity, emphasizing concentrated interventions, increased efficiency, and scalable lessons. The PR will directly implement services in four provinces—National Capital District, Morobe, Western Highlands, and West New Britain—while Sub-Recipients adopt new HIV interventions to close prevention and treatment gaps within two years. As TB Technical Specialist, you will provide critical technical leadership to Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) for high-impact TB interventions, ensuring effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. This role involves collaboration with health teams and stakeholders to enhance program performance, improve service delivery, and build the capacity of health staff.

Requirements include:

  • A medical degree (MD, MBBS) or a relevant advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
  • Public Health Practitioner with expertise in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs in developing countries, knowledge of Epidemiology.
  • Minimum five years’ progressive experience in implementing TB and HIV grant programs or health system strengthening programs in developing countries.
  • At least 5 years of experience working in TB program implementation, with a strong background in TB clinical management, prevention, and monitoring.
  • Experience working in resource-limited settings, particularly in TB programs supported by international donors such as the Global Fund.
  • Proven experience in training, mentoring, and building capacity in health staff and local communities.

How to apply

Is this the job for you?

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the closing date 21 FEB 2025.

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

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