Punto Focal Estrategia de Grandes Ciudades - Santa Cruz

Organizational Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been present in Bolivia since 1974, working to close development gaps and ensure no one is left behind. Aligned with the "Vivir Bien" framework, national development plans, and the Sustainable Development Goals, UNDP supports national and subnational capacities, human rights, and gender equality. It also manages Global Fund resources for TB and HIV programs, focusing on integrated and sustainable responses.

Job Purpose

This assignment supports the implementation, adaptation, and strengthening of the Urban TB Strategy component within Bolivia. The role involves analyzing information, identifying gaps, monitoring interventions, and generating evidence for decision-making in coordination with the National Program for Infectious Diseases and subnational actors. The objective is to contribute to reducing the burden of tuberculosis and its social determinants through multisectoral efforts, respecting human rights and improving the quality of life for affected populations and the general public.

Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will conduct a diagnosis of the tuberculosis situation within the framework of the Urban Strategy and develop a regional operational plan with action lines. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Urban Strategy and Continuous Quality Improvement Cycles. The role involves identifying programmatic and operational gaps in urban settings, developing differentiated actions based on local contexts, and monitoring key TB indicators. The volunteer will analyze data for programmatic decisions, generate technical reports, and contribute to active case-finding strategies to increase the detection of respiratory symptomatic individuals and presumptive TB cases.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of general work experience in health-related areas is required. Specifically, three years of experience in tuberculosis programs is necessary. Desirable experience includes knowledge of national TB regulations, current health programs, epidemiological surveillance, health indicator management, and specific knowledge of drug-resistant TB, adverse drug reactions, and special cases like TB-HIV, diabetes, and childhood TB.

Skills

Key competencies include professionalism, integrity, teamwork, respect for diversity, commitment to continuous learning, planning and organization, and effective communication. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure. Adaptability to challenging conditions and a genuine commitment to volunteerism and the UN/UNDP mission are essential. Expertise in public health, immunization, science, logistics, procurement, and commodities is also relevant.

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