Country

India

Type

Full Time

Program (Division)

Country Programs - India

Additional Location Description

Agra, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Aligarh, Bareilly, Mathura, Meerut, Sitapur, Gorakhpur, Moradabad, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Kheri, Bulandshahar, Budaun, Jaunpur, Shahjahanpur, Azamgarh

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Program Overview:

The World Health Organization estimated that 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023 and ~1.25 million died from it. India accounted for the most people suffering from the disease, with 26% of the cases and 26% of mortality. The National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), headed by the Central TB Division (CTD), MoHFW, is an expansive public health program with the ambitious goal of eliminating TB in line with the mandate of the Sustainable Development Goals.

WJCF has been supporting the CTD and state health departments of more than 15 states in the mission to eliminate TB. WJCF’s TB program has been operational since 2012, and its interventions address several program areas, including preventive therapies, case detection, access to diagnostics, engagement of the private sector, and more. It also lends technical support to Governments across a range of themes- strategic planning, data analytics, monitoring and evaluation, patient management and delivery of services.

About the project:

India continues to bear the world’s highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in terms of absolute numbers of incident TB cases. National TB prevalence survey (2019-21) revealed a significant 31.3% (estimated) crude prevalence of TB infection (TBI) among India’s population aged 15 years and above.  India has set an ambitious target of eliminating TB ahead of the global target. The National Strategic Plan 2017–2025 outlines TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) as a critical strategy in combating TB, aiming at 95% coverage amongst the eligible population.

The TB Household Contact Management (TB HCM) project is a pioneering initiative addressing critical gaps in coverage and completion of TPT amongst household contacts of notified drug sensitive TB patients, with a special emphasis on children under five (U5). Planned to be implemented in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, this two-year TB HCM project aims to impact over 2 million individuals through a community-based service delivery model that leverages community health workers from the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and general health systems. Marking the first major rollout of TPT while focussing on Universal Health Coverage strategies, the project focuses on decentralising and strengthening TB care within general health systems.

Position summary:

The District Lead will be key member of the Project Implementation unit at the district level and will report to the Program Officer. The District Lead will head district-level coordination, stakeholder engagement and capacity building to ensure smooth implementation of the TB Household Contact Management project, while facilitating linkages, supply chains, and community awareness efforts. Key stakeholders for the DL to collaborate with routinely will include (i) district and block NTEP teams- District TB Officer, NTEP Data entry operator, DPC, Senior Treatment Supervisors, TB Health Visitors; (ii) NHM teams- Chief Medical Officer, District Health Manager, MOICs, Block Health Managers, Block Community Mobilizers/ Block Community Program Managers, CHOs; (iii) frontline workers like ASHA and (iv) PPSA team & private doctors notifying TB. They will also lead monitoring, reviews, and field supervision, collaborating with NTEP, NHM, and PPSA teams to optimize workflows, report progress and align strategies with health priorities. WJCF is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented individual with demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding analytical skills. The ideal candidate must be post graduate with excellent private and government stakeholder engagement, liaising and communication skills and experience in implementing public health projects. We place great value on relevant qualities such as resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, energy and work ethics.

1. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead district-level coordination, communication and linkages between NTEP and general health system teams at district and sub-district levels for smooth implementation of project activities
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders (NTEP, NHM, PPSAs) at district and sub-district levels to drive project success
• Lead stakeholder engagement at the district and sub-district levels in the treatment districts for planning, conduct monitoring and review of activities pertaining to the deployment of community-based household contact management model
• Coordinate regularly with state and district stakeholders (NTEP, NHM) to share updates, gather feedback and drive continuous improvement. Align district workplan with NHM and NTEP district priorities through MOIC, CMO and DTO consultations.

2. Training, Capacity Building, and Community Outreach

• Plan and facilitate conduct of training and capacity building activities for community and peripheral health workers, in coordination with NTEP and NHM teams
• Coordinate and support NTEP and PPSA teams in provider engagement and conduct of CMEs
• Support planning of community awareness and IEC activities led by Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs (AAM) & NTEP for demand generation for TB prevention

3. Operational and Supply Chain Support

• Engage with NTEP, AAM & PPSA teams to (i) drive completion of HHC line listing, screening, counseling, TPT initiation, adherence support during treatment, successful completion and, for both public and private sector patients and (ii) ensure complete and timely data entry into requisite Nikshay modules.
• Drive availability of rifapentine, isoniazid, 3HP and 6H and paediatric 3HP, at sub-district facilities including AAMs covering stock visibility, indenting, expiry tracking, documentation and reporting.
• Work with NTEP teams to support sample collection, transportation and CXR/NAAT access where these impede TPT eligibility closure.
• Identify potential risks (e.g., supply chain disruptions, stakeholder resistance) and escalate implementation bottlenecks to Program Officer with proposed mitigation plan.

4. Monitoring and Reporting

• Facilitate conduct of regular district and block level reviews of key indicators pertaining to TBHCM implementation
• Work closely with the state team for periodic reviews, assessment of gaps especially in U5 HHC coverage, identify underperforming blocks/TUs for course correction and workflow optimization
• Conduct regular field visits for supervision, monitoring and mentoring support to TBHVs, ASHAs, CHOs, PPSA staff during their patient-HHC interactions
• Contribute to cross-district knowledge sharing and best practices implementation
• Submit reports and participate in national/state level reviews periodically as per project requirements
• Other responsibilities as needed
• Analyze district-level TB data (e.g., TPT uptake, contact tracing outcomes, U5 coverage) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for targeted interventions.

• Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social work, Public health or Business administration, or a related field
• Minimum seven years of experience, including at least five years in public health.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong hands-on skills.
• In depth understanding of development principles, development sector landscape and technical sector updates
• Proven ability to build and maintain successful collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including private and government sectors.
• Cross –cultural experience for health will be an added advantage
• Experience of working with National TB/ HIV program will be an advantage

Last Date to Apply: 22nd July, 2026