TB Staff & Scope
Objective
The Tuberculosis Clinic provides structured, confidential care for TB case detection, treatment, and follow-up through a multidisciplinary team. Care emphasizes infection control, daily DOTS supervision, accurate documentation, and coordinated referral to ensure cure and break transmission.
Organisation
Head of TB Unit, KKBM
Dr Rosnah Tahir
FMS
Outpatient
Dr Shaleeza Soheidin
MOIC, TB
Tuberculosis Unit
Team Members, TB Unit
MA Farid Razali
Coordinator
Tuberculosis Unit
SN Naz Adzahar
Coordinator
Tuberculosis Unit
PF Joane Dai
Pharmacy incharge TB
Pharmacy
PPK Zarina
PPK, Assistant TB
Tuberculosis Unit
Staff & Roles
| Staff Count | Role | Location | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👤 | FMS In Charge | TB Cabin / Room 21 | Overall clinical oversight, complex case decisions, audit lead |
| 👤 | Medical Officer | TB Cabin | TB diagnosis, treatment initiation, SystmOne documentation |
| 👤👤 | Medical Assistant & Nurse | TB Cabin | DOTS management, sputum collection, vital signs & anthropometry, Mantoux testing, contact tracing, defaulter tracing, patient education |
| 👤 | Pharmacist | Pharmacy | Medication supply, adherence counselling, stock monitoring |
| 👤 | PPK | TB Cabin | Clinic logistics, patient movement, record handling |
For the full clinic staff directory with master overview table, see KKBM Organisation Structure↴.
Equipment & Supplies
For Ziehl-Neelsen staining — an arrangement & liasie with MLT, KK Maharani for AFB smear procedure to be done at Lab, KK Maharani.
Sterile containers with proper labels
Liaise with KK Maharani Radiology unit for screening & schedule xray procedure.
Tuberculin syringes, rulers, and documentation logs for TST screening
Digital BP monitors, weighing scales, height rods, and thermometers
For staff handling suspected/confirmed TB cases
For patients with cough
Alcohol rub, soap, and sinks
For room cleaning after each session
For sputum containers and contaminated materials
Dedicated cabin designed for patient isolation and focused care delivery
BM (Bahasa Malaysia) and English resources
Secure cabinets for TBIS cards, appointment logs, and sensitive physical records
Medication & Pharmacy
First-Line Anti-TB Drugs:
- Fixed-dose combinations preferred: Isoniazid (H), Rifampicin (R), Pyrazinamide (Z), Ethambutol (E)
- Streptomycin (if needed for intensive phase)
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) supplementation
Storage Requirements:
- Temperature-controlled storage (15–25°C)
- Separate locked cabinet for rifampicin (to prevent misuse)
- Inventory management system — FEFO (First Expired First Out)