Senior Research Assistant (District - Community Mobilizer)

• work at designated hospitals and BMUs to support contact screening activities in line with approved micro-plans
• coordinate with BMU staff to identify newly registered TB patients and list their eligible household and close contacts
• counsel TB patients and their families on contact screening, TB symptoms, prevention, and timely evaluation
• mobilize household contacts to attend designated health facilities for screening and diagnostic assessment
• conduct home visits when necessary to reach contacts who are unable or unwilling to attend the hospital
• facilitate referrals for symptomatic or presumptive TB contacts and support linkage of diagnosed patients to treatment
• support eligible TB-free contacts in accessing TPT and follow-up services
• coordinate with DOTS Facilitators and BMU staff to maintain complete and accurate contact management records
• enter and update information in prescribed BMU records, reporting tools, and project applications
• follow up with clients and contacts to support completion of diagnostic and referral processes
• maintain confidentiality and ensure respectful, non-stigmatizing communication with patients and their families
• prepare activity reports and perform other project-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

• at least Intermediate qualification
• at least 1 year of relevant professional experience in community mobilization, public health, social work, health programmes, or community-based activities
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to counsel patients and families and engage effectively with communities
• basic computer and mobile application skills for record keeping and data entry
• ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with health facility staff
• willingness to undertake field visits and work in hospital and community settings.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.