Qualifications and Skills:
• Postgraduate in MSW or social sciences and priority will be given for the MPH as an additional qualification.
• 7+ years of professional experience including at least 2 years of managing state level health programs, and experience with government engagement.
• Understanding of the TB program and private health sector functioning are preferable
• Ability to liaison & engage with stakeholders from multiple sectors of government, private health care providers, civil society and communities at state levels
• Excellent computer skills, including use of Internet, MS Office software, and data analytics
• Familiarity with experience of monitoring and supervision visits and using M&E data in program management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and working knowledge of regional language
• Willingness to be based in state headquarter, and travel extensively to project implementation geographies
• Ability to prioritize and work independently as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the overall ACF strategy using handheld portable X-ray device and provide technical support to State and district NTEP units in planning and implementation of the activities as per the Project Guidelines
• Collaborating with various stakeholders at the State & districts level for microplanning and training sessions for health staff on the ACF campaign.
• Supervise and manage the district level field team responsible for case-finding activities by providing necessary guidance & support for seamless implementation.
• Assist or conduct health promotion activities focused on systematic TB screening using handheld/portable X-Ray.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual planning and reviews to ensure project alignment with established plans/targets.
• Lead and review data analysis mapping the Key Vulnerable Populations and identify program deliverable gaps and issues, taking responsibility for translating these findings into evidence-based program implementation and strategy
• Ensuring the uninterrupted supply of consumables diagnostics and drugs under the project
• Support the State TB cell in Project Implementation Plan (PIP) budgeting and provide technical leadership in articulating issues and proposing solutions
• Lead and implement the Community Engagement activities for conducting ACF at State & Districts level.
• Ensure data quality and reporting as per the M&E framework
• Act as the program representative in government forums, partner meetings, and professional medical association gatherings, sharing program updates.
• Facilitate the MoU with the identified Private Labs for CXR Services wherever is required
• Facilitate the team to Identify a Radiologist at the Districts for the interpretation support of the X-Rays and reporting.
• Perform the supportive supervision and monitoring visits ensuring the quality of the program implementation considering the set targets to achieve
• Assist State Director for developing project reports and process documents submitting periodically to the relevant stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual planning and reviews to ensure the project adheres to the established plans and addressing the technical & field level challenges
• Undertake any other activities and responsibilities as reasonably required by the project and organization
Additional Note:
• Travel Requirement: The position involves regular travel across the Global Fund TB Project intervention districts in Karnataka.
• Salary: Up to Rs.70,000 per month (fixed). The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's current and previous salary, relevant experience, and organizational policy.
• The recruitment process may commence before the application closing date if suitable candidates are identified, based on project requirements.
• Candidates are requested to submit their applications through the following Google Form to facilitate HR screening and maintain the recruitment matrix:
Application Form:
https://forms.gle/jdzZ3LHG3HYZEvph6
If applicants are unable to submit their application through the Google Form due to any technical issue, they may send their resume and required documents to the official recruitment email ID (jobs@svym.org.in) to ensure their application is considered.