Job Description: District Supervisor – Facility Operations, TB
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Korba, Chhattisgarh
Overview
CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.
At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with majority of our staff based in program countries.
In India, CHAI works in partnership with its India registered affiliate William J Clinton Foundation (WJCF) under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) at the Central and States' levels on an array of high priority initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes. Currently, WJCF supports government partners across projects to expand access to quality care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, tuberculosis, COVID-19, common cancers, sexual and reproductive health, immunization, and essential medicines.
About the project
Korba is a major contributor to India’s coal production, accounting for 16% of the national output (as per Ministry of Mines). The exposure to coal dust and silica has a significant association with respiratory ailments such as Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Additionally, Korba has a presence of beedi rolling community, with 90% of the workers being women who earn an average daily wage of $5[1]. This community experiences alarming rates of respiratory issues and TB-like symptoms.
Despite the existence of comprehensive guidelines for managing TB and COPD/Asthma, the implementation in this region remains challenging. The separation of TB and COPD/Asthma programs into different health verticals has hindered the delivery of integrated Lung Health program.
To address the above, Project iLIFT takes a two-pronged approach to bridge the gap between community and facility care.
Under the program, health camps will be organised in the community with the health staff to provide individuals integrated screening of Tuberculosis (TB), Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) like COPD, Asthma, and lung cancer, alongside Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as Diabetes, Hypertension and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
The facility strengthening approach focuses on empowering existing healthcare infrastructure through strategic deployment of CAD and spirometers, capacity building of key personnel, and standardized assessment protocols at HWCs. Enhanced referral pathways and specimen transport systems to ensure efficient diagnostic services
The project will be executed in close collaboration with state-level TB, NCD, and SCD programs and will build on existing community screening initiatives to reinforce the health system. By integrating disease management and working alongside general health staff, the project seeks to generate local evidence that can drive greater state-level support, ensuring the sustainability and scalability of the project’s outcomes.
Role Overview
WJCF is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented District Supervisor with demonstrated stakeholder management and leadership skills.
The District Supervisor (DS) will report directly to the Project’s Medical Officer based in Korba district of Chhattisgarh to supervise facility operations, support in training health staff and manage stakeholder relationships with government health professionals. Whenever required, they will be required to support camp operations as well.
The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the District health society and have experience of working in the development sector. We place great value on relevant qualities such as resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, energy, and work ethic.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Operations
Implementation & Quality
- Conduct regular visits to monitor implementation at public health facilities
- Ensure the new device usage for diagnosis of COPD/ Asthma
- Liaise with Medical Officers at hospitals
- Support and train field teams, including officers and tele-callers
- Drive adherence to M&E systems and timely reporting
- Guide technical implementation quality
Team Leadership
- Facilitate recruitment of field staff
- Provide technical guidance to improve implementation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with project stakeholders
- Support team in resolving operational challenges
Qualification
Experience
- 4+ years in public health, including 2+ years leading field teams
- Health Facility operations management required
- TB/NCD program experience preferred, especially COPD/Asthma
Education and skills
- Bachelor's/Master's in relevant field
- Strong project management and stakeholder abilities
- MS Office proficiency
- Team leadership skills
Requirements
- Extensive travel required
- Works well under pressure in complex environments
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of selection process. Please note that this is a third-party role.
HOW TO APPLY?
[1] An evidence-informed policy brief on occupational health hazards among bidi workers. New Delhi: World Health Organization, Country Office for India; 2022. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.