Job title : National Consultant (Child Health and Pediatric TB)
Job code : SAATHII/GFATM PR TB/NC-CHPTB/0426/695
Employing organisation : Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)
Project : NATIONAL LEVEL PEDIATRIC TB AND ACTIVE CASE FINDING PROJECT
Location : New Delhi
Date of Issue : 21st April 2026
Closing Date : 04th May, 2026
About SAATHII:
Solidarity and Action against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII), a registered non-profit organization, was founded with a vision for universal access to healthcare, justice, and social welfare for socio-economically marginalized women and children, communities impacted by the HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics, and groups marginalized on account of their sexuality and/or gender identity in India. Headquartered in Chennai, with nine branch offices across the country, SAATHII works towards universal access through information dissemination, networking, operational research, advocacy, training and other technical assistance.
About the Project: SAATHII, with the support of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS,Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM) and guidance from the Central TB Division, will be implementing; (a) Integrated Pediatric TB care services in both the public and private health sectors to increase pediatric TB case detection and improve treatment outcomes, and (b) Active Case Finding (ACF) for early detection of missing TB cases among key and vulnerable populations, using innovative AI-enabled. The project will be carried out through Sub-Recipient (SR) partners in the states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana,Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Specific Job Responsibilities of the National Consultant (Child Health and Pediatric TB)
SAATHII is seeking the services of a senior expert with proven experience in public health and managing large national programs. The candidate should be deeply committed to assisting Ihe country in meeting its national goal of TB elimination. He/she should have extensive experience and knowledge of Child Health including Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), Child Nutrition and health programs , and integration of disease or technical strategy with public health programs,. He or she should be knowledgeable about health system strengthening in order to ensure the seamless integration of TB services. The Consultant is also responsible for coordination of Active Case Finding (ACF) related activities with Central TB Division.
The National Consultant is responsible for supporting the Central TB Division on all pediatric TB policy and implementation in public and private health sector in collaboration with National Health Mission, Child health programs, Professional Medical Associations such as Indian Academy of Pediatrics, etc. across seven states and at the national level. The Consultant will be placed at CTD subject to approval, or at the SAATHII-Delhi office.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing comprehensive policy insights and strategic support for integration of pediatric TB with child health programs
• Promoting collaboration with child health programs for seamless integration of pediatric TB with child health services, translating policy to implementation through evidence generation and advocacy, and offering technical support and joint monitoring of progress
• Formulating the operational framework for implementation, program and financial feasibility assessments, and advocating for budgetary allocations
• Assisting the CTD, National and State Technical Support Unit, State TB Cell, Child Health Program division in national and state level consultations, joint capacity building and periodic reviews
• Coordinating with national and state-level child health program ad TB program departments and their representatives to engage their state and district units for enhancing field level coordination and tracking
• Provide policy and implementation support for ACF activities through coordination with CTD and other partners at national level
• Establishing systems for Management Information Systems (MIS) related to these integration activities and enhance operational efficiency
• Undertaking any additional tasks associated with integration of pediatric TB as advised by Central TB Division, Child Health Division, strengthening ACF activities, and as required to achieve the desired outcomes.
Qualifications and Skills:
o Postgraduate in Medicine, Management, Public health, Social Work or allied fields
o Atleast eight years of experience in design and management of health sector projects, especially child health, nutrition, and TB projects
o Proven experience of working at national level
o In-depth knowledge of child health and nutrition programs, health systems and TB program
o Proven abilities in all areas which are detailed under roles and responsibilities section
o Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
o Additional knowledge of Hindi and regional language will be an advantage
o Proven ability to develop policy drafts, government directives, and reports that influence decision making and strengthening implementation
o Proven ability to train and mentor staff in program and technical areas and on evidence-based decision making
o Experience in and acumen for use of data (statistical inference) for program improvement and strategy formulation
o Sound computer skills, including use of Internet and MS Office™ software
o Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment
o Willing to travel, around 12-15 days, extensively across the country
o Aptitude and proven skills to manage several multi-cultural teams
Remuneration: Salary will be commensurate with skills, qualifications, years ‘of experience and current pay scale.
SAATHII works on first, third and fifth Saturdays in a month
Application Process:
Instructions to apply:
Mandatory: Applications/ CV’s (In English with a supporting cover letter) should be sent by e-mail to jobs_gfatm2026@saathii.org, and clearly specify the position title and job code.
Mandatory: In addition to above, please complete the mandatory details in the following link –
https://form.jotform.com/261101525389454
Please submit a comprehensive CV in English with a supporting cover letter. Please complete the mandatory details in the following tabular format on the first page of the resume.:
• Name
• Age (as on 1st April, 2026)
• Highest education qualification
• Total work experience in relevant field
• Years of experience in the Global Fund funded projects (if applicable)
• Present organization
• Present designation
• Current location
• Permanent address (if different from current location)
• Email ID
• Mobile No
• Gender
• Current monthly Salary (CTC)
• Expected monthly Salary (CTC)
• Notice Period
• Additional information about yourself
SAATHII seeks qualified and experienced applicants who can work in a multicultural environment with diverse teams of people from diverse religious and language backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV or health status, religious or community affiliations, gender, or sexual orientation. Qualified applicants who are HIV-affected, women, and/or belonging to sexual/gender minority populations are encouraged to apply.
Email to send applications : jobs_gfatm2026@saathii.org
Job Code must be mentioned in email subject : SAATHII/GFATM PR TB/NC-CHPTB/0426/695
Closing date : 04th May 2026
Please send your CV and cover letter as attachments. Avoid writing a cover letter in the email body. The position title and job code must be mentioned in the email subject.
People living with HIV, TB Champions, women and individuals belonging to other vulnerable groups are encouraged to apply. SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV or health status, religious or community affiliations, gender, or sexual orientation.
Both Resume and Covering letter should be sent as attachments. Please avoid writing cover letter in the email body. Please note that only shortlisted will be contacted.
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