TB CLINICAL ADVISOR

The Ministry of Health through the Cooperative Agreement is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to fill the following vacancy:

TB CLINICAL ADVISOR

Main Purpose

The TB Clinical Advisor will provide technical assistance to the National TB Control Programme (NTCP) and implementing partners to ensure TB/DR-TB/TB-HIV activities align with national guidelines, strategic plans, and international standards.

The role focuses on:

• Strategic planning & programming
• Coordination & capacity building
• Health systems strengthening
• Monitoring & evaluation
• Research, innovation & policy development
• Improving treatment outcomes nationwide

Duty Station

National TB Control Program Office

Reports To

TB Program Manager

Duration

May 2026 – June 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on TB/DR-TB policy development, planning, and regulation
• Support expansion of diagnosis and treatment access
• Strengthen case finding, prevention, and quality care
• Support Global Fund TB/HIV grant applications
• Coordinate program reviews (mid-term & end-term)
• Ensure implementation of cohort reviews and quality improvement actions
• Support decentralization and scale-up of TB/DR-TB services
• Strengthen TB clinical and laboratory systems
• Lead development and revision of guidelines, SOPs, and training materials
• Support TB/DR-TB research and surveillance systems
• Coordinate nationwide program monitoring and supervision
• Train healthcare workers on TB/DR-TB management
• Support introduction of new TB drugs and treatment regimens
• Lead innovation (e.g., CAD X-ray, sequencing technologies)
• Document and share best practices locally and internationally
• Support clinical advisory committees and technical working groups
• Assist MOH in epidemic response coordination
• Perform any other assigned duties

Requirements and Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Postgraduate training in Public Health or Epidemiology
• Minimum 5 years experience in TB/HIV or public health programs
• Experience in training, guideline development, and curriculum design
• Experience in report writing and research/publications
• Strong analytical, coordination, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in English
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, Stata, EpiInfo)
• Willingness to travel and take on additional responsibilities

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified academic certificates and transcripts
• Certified professional registration documents (where applicable)
• Cover letter indicating the position applied for

Applications should be sent to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Health
P.O. Box 5 Mbabane

 Email: recruitmentmohcoag@realnet.co.sz

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

 For full details:
https://tinyurl.com/538d82bk

 Application Deadline: 27th April 2026