With more than 40 years of experience working in PNG, World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) focuses on helping the most vulnerable children and adults experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, WVPNG has an exciting opportunity for someone who maybe looking for a change and wants to become part of a dynamic team helping vulnerable people and communities.

World Vision Papua New Guinea (WVPNG) has exciting opportunity for those of you who want a change and want to become part of a dynamic team. We are currently looking for suitable, qualified, experienced, and highly motivated professional to fill the District Coordinator role to be based in Kiunga , Western Province .

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to manage the STOP TB Project operation in the district. S/he will manage project staff and daily operations ensuring smooth coordination and implementation of activities within the district. S/he will be accountable for WV assets, supplied materials, as well as documentation of activities conducted and supported by the Project. S/he plans, coordinates and implements strategies and activities together with the local government staff, stakeholders, partners, and community volunteers.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure program activities are conducted as per implementation plan

• Communicate with local government and health partners in the assigned areas the goals, objectives and strategies of the project.
• Plans strategies and courses of action, guided by the results of the assessments as well as project goals and standards, with local government and health partners in the assigned areas.
• Provide technical assistance to local government and health partners in the implementation of World Vision value-added strategies including planning, capability building, education, advocacy, assessment activities as well systems installation
• Implement approved sustainability and phasing out mechanism in assigned areas

Specific activities

Training

• Ensure TB health service providers in the BMU are trained on DSTB, PICT, TB in Children with FNAB & GA, Electronic TB
• Ensure PMDT Site health service providers are trained on PMDT
• Ensure all laboratory staff undergo training in TB Microscopy, GeneXpert, culture and sensitivity testing
• Ensure all Treatment Supporters are trained on DSTB prior to deployment

Meetings

• Ensure Case management meetings (for DS- and DRTB) are conducted regularly
• Ensure District Core Group meetings are conducted every month
• Ensure regular meetings are held between laboratory staffs and TB health workers

Recording & Reporting

• Ensure complete and timely recording and reporting by the BMUs
• Ensure that data encoder is updated weekly by health service providers
• Setup results reporting system for notification of health workers and patients

Quality Assurance & compliance

• Ensure all office practices are compliant with administrative and financial procedures
• Discuss identified gaps and barriers to quality service delivery with communities and supervisors and assist them in planning strategies and activities to address issues.
• Track and document organizational development milestones in assigned areas and identify significant influencing factors. Use these analyses for planning and implementation of appropriate support interventions.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data on the accomplishments of assigned areas following approved guidelines and utilizing recommended tools.
• Submit accomplishment reports to the Provincial Coordinator with corresponding verified supporting documents, according to approved timetables.
• Participate in periodic project assessments and evaluations with key city/district and local health partners and stakeholders at various levels to analyze trends and gaps in performance vis-à-vis project goals and standards and formulate appropriate or reinforce existing actions.

Ensure smooth Operations

• Executes financial transactions in accordance with approved project plans
• Ensure all transactions are documented according to project requirements & timetable
• Ensure security protocols and procedures are followed in the day-to-day operation of the district office
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with the project partners, suppliers, and service providers
• Ensure integration of works with other district staff

Human resource management

• Ensure performance goals for all district-based staff are in place
• Ensure performance reviews are conducted in line with WV standards
• Ensure all district-based staffs exhibit work life balance
• Support project officers in the management of community-based treatment supporters

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree Allied Medical or Health Services Management
• Experience with non-profit organization
• At least 1-2 years’ work experience in community development in rural settings
• Excellent written documentation and report making skills
• Proficient in MS Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Time management skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Proven experience as a team player
• Demonstrated collaboration skills

A competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunity will be offered commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents all in one PDF file before; Sunday 22 June, 2025, 11:59 PM (Midnight , PNG Time)

• Expression of interest
• Detailed CV
• Valid Police & Medical Clearance Certificate

World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned with our safe guarding practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, where possible.

We appreciate the time it takes to prepare your application. Please note that only short-listed candidates suitable for interviews will be contacted. If you do not hear from World Vision within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

​Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Accepted