Updated on 06 March 2025
Summary
Implement the technical assistance project focused on tuberculosis, strengthening the diagnostic network and system reinforcement, and quality improvement interventions in accordance with NTP priorities; Assist with the introduction and implementation of new diagnostic tools, tests and procedures such as Truenat, Xpert MTBXDR, CAD4TB and stool tests for pediatric TB; Support the development or updating of national diagnostic network strategic plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies; Design or review diagnostic algorithms and ensure their dissemination and use to assist in clinical decision making; Conduct the assessment processes of diagnostic sites and ensure the monitoring of action plans and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (equipment maintenance); Work in collaboration and coordination with technical staff, as well as project partners in the development and implementation of work plans; Build capacity in local tuberculosis diagnostics to identify and oversee improvements in diagnostic networks; Provide technical assistance and provide training to TB diagnostic network staff to ensure training and continuous improvement; Develop strategies to ensure the proper functioning of functional TB diagnostic equipment, including systems to maintain functional laboratory equipment, ensure equipment maintenance through the establishment of a cadre of trained local biomedical technicians; Assist in developing TB laboratory construction strategies to perform more TB diagnostic testing (culture, Xpert, drug susceptibility testing and first line -LPA probe assays, including second-line drug resistance); Design and conduct the implementation of research projects