Qualifications and Skills:
Postgraduate/Graduate in Social Work/Social Science/public health/management with a minimum 3-4 years of experience of implementing health related programs at the district level, preferably in TB.
Understanding of the TB or any public health program, public health systems, and private health sector functioning is essential
Ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple sectors of government, private health care providers, civil society and communities at district level
Familiarity with experience using excel and using project data in program management
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and working knowledge of regional language
Willingness to be based in district headquarters, and frequent travel to project geographies and to state headquarters for trainings and meetings
Basic knowledge & practice of computer skills, including use of Internet, MS Office (Excel/Word & PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment
Key responsibilities
• Lead the implementation of project activities at the block level under the guidance of the District Project Manager (DPM)
• Conduct the situational assessment activities during project initiation and update them on a periodic basis
• Mapping of public and private health facilities, and informal practitioners in the district that provide pediatric services, and engage them through technical support activities
• Facilitate the establishment of Hub sites in Public & Private identified facilities and ensure the proper functioning of the same
• Collaborate with stakeholders and departments associated with children including government departments of school education, women and child welfare, RBSK/RKSK, health and nutrition etc. for increasing access to pediatric TB services
• Build rapport and advocacy at the taluk /block level with the officials of Department of Health and Family Welfare, Women and Child Development, RBSK/RKSK and other relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate and ensure for the sample transportation for all the identified persons with Presumptive TB in the Hub Sites
• Conduct capacity building and sensitization of frontline healthcare providers and TB champions
• Coordinate with NTEP for contact tracing, arranging camps, and participating in ACF activities
• Engage the TB Champions for raising community awareness and mobilization, addressing stigma and follow-up of the adherence tracking and documenting their contributions.
• Follow a robust tracking mechanism of the diagnosed TB cases in the hub sites for their diagnosis, treatment adherence and ensure its completion successfully.
• Maintain records, collect data, and compile program activity information, while also attending NTEP and health meetings at both block and district levels
• Document the progress of performance indicators outlined in the project and represent them in various community and block forums
• Regular field visits to monitor and support project activities at the community with ASHA, AWW, at the primary level with AAM and PHC, and secondary/tertiary-level healthcare facilities to understand the good practices and gaps in pediatric TB service provision
• Conduct visits to private sector pediatric facilities, either separately or joint visits with PPSA towards saturating their coverage and increasing the private sector pediatric TB reporting
• Engage private sector stakeholders including professional medical associations
• DPC will cover the neighboring two districts in a phased manner in Years 2 and 3 to saturate the public and private sector activities in the neighboring districts. The assigning of the neighboring districts will be decided in consultation with State TB Office
• Support the district program manager in effective program implementation
• Undertake any other activities and responsibilities as reasonably required by the project and organization
Additional Note:
Travel Requirement: The position involves regular travel across Bidar district for coordination with public and private health facilities, stakeholder engagement, field monitoring, and implementation of Pediatric TB activities.
Salary: Up to Rs 35,000 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/iYrPYqSfzHg1vPSQA
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 jobs@svym.org.in to ensure their application is considered.