Abt Global - Project Administration Driver – Child Maternal TB-HIV Project | PATH

Job Description

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Project Administration Driver on the PNG – Australia Transition to Health (PATH) Program with Abt Global. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to PNG citizens only.

About the Organization

About the Program

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a six-year (2020-2026) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the PNG – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the Government of PNG (GoPNG) to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions. Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG.

PATH assists NDoH, PHAs and BDoH to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership.

PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIOs) are:

1. PHAs more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces.

2. DFAT-funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing PHA performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces.

PATH’s intermediate outcomes (IOs) are: Provincial Health Authority Leadership, Women in Leadership and Essential Health Services.

PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program.

About the Project

Established since 1974, the Paediatric Society of Papua New Guinea (PSPNG) is the oldest medical society and is committed to caring for children and families in Papua New Guinea.

The Child Maternal TB-HIV Project (CMTHP) is an evolving project of PSPNG and has been in operation since 2016 with the goal to improve care and treatment of children and families affected by TB and HIV.

The CMTHP is based at Port Moresby General Hospital and actively supports PSPNG’s development and paediatric care for TB and HIV throughout PNG.

The Child Maternal TB-HIV Project receives funding support by the Australian Department of Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the project is managed through AbtJTA / PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) Program.

The project aligns mainly with:

EOIO2 - DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing PHA performance, and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces.

The project contributes mainly to:

Intermediate Outcome IO3 – Health Care Workforce - Health care service delivery managers, practitioners and research personnel are performing mandated functions.

The project also contributes to:

Intermediate Outcome IO1 – PHA Leadership – PHA Leaders and technical personnel in PHAs/BDoH are performing mandated functions.

Intermediate Outcome IO2 – Women in Leadership – More women in leadership positions are influencing health care decisions. project also contributes to Intermediate Outcomes.

Project Aim

Improve care and treatment outcomes for maternal TB & children living with TB-HIV.

Project Objectives:

1. Improve outcomes of mothers & children with TB

• Increase number of peri-natal women and children with confirmed TB (Xpert)
• Decrease Lost to Follow-up
• Increase Treatment Completed

2. Improve outcomes of children living with HIV or malnutrition

• Increase HIV testing
• Increase mid-upper arm circumference testing for malnutrition
• Decrease LTFU for malnutrition/HIV
• Increase Treatment Completed for HIV/malnutrition co-morbidity

3. Health systems strengthening in PNG

• Increase BMU visits throughout NCD and CP
• Increase persons trained to perform fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB)
• Partner with NCDPHA BMUS to scale up TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) access
• Contribute to national trainings/workshops and guideline development
• Strengthen referral pathway to Central & Gulf province

About the Opportunity

The role of the Project Administration Driver is to provide logistical support to the project administration and project teams and is detailed in this Terms of Reference.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.

• At least 5 years of experience as a professional driver with a valid Class “6” driving license.
• Outstanding record of safe driving with strong orientation towards safety and specific experience. Working with NGO or diplomatic organizations is highly regarded.
• Prior knowledge of the administrative driving experience preferable with excellent familiarity of Port Moresby’s streets, national driving rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in minor vehicle repair and mechanics but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

For more information on the role and how to apply, please click on ‘APPLY NOW’