Job title: District Lead- Community Engagement (CE)
Organization: TB Alert India
Project: IMPACT India
No. of Positions: 1- Rajanna Siricilla (Telangana)
TB Alert India (TBAI) is a not-for-profit organization working with a vision to make India free from TB. It has a strong presence in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana and UP. All projects of TBAI aim at supplementing the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), mobilizing, and linking local communities in fighting against TB.
About the project: TB Alert India has been selected as a Sub Recipient to KHPT for implementing the IMPACT India project supported by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (The Global Fund), for the grant cycle 2024-2027, for the TB grant in India. TB Alert India will implement this project in selected districts of Haryana, Punjab and Telangana and in one UT (Chandigarh). The key project elements include TB Champion Engagement and TB Mukt Grama Panchayat activities. The project activities will be implemented in close collaboration with state and district NTEP, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development and other allied stakeholders.
TB Alert India seeking application for District Lead position.
Qualification, Skills & Competencies
- Master’s degree in social work, sociology, or public health, in a relevant discipline with minimum 5 years of experience or Graduates in a relevant discipline with substantial years of experience.
- Should be a competent candidate experienced working in the field of TB, and HIV Care and support with key/vulnerable populations.
- Willing to travel extensively to all the villages, and spend quality time with the beneficiaries.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and local language and computer skills is desirable.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Commitment to public health values and TB control.
- Commitment to quality work by self, by team.
- Two-wheeler with driving licence is must for this position as the position demands 10-14 days travel in the villages, wherein public transport is nil/limited.
- Must be good in interpersonal communication and must be excellent in the local language.
Roles and Responsibilities
The project's implementation geography in a state involves two primary interventions, TB Mukt Gram Panchayat (TBMGP) and TB Champion (TBC) Engagement, organized as a cluster of districts. In this structure, one district will host both interventions, while the remaining districts will solely focus on TBC Engagement. The District Coordinator - TBC engagement will be located in the TBC engagement focused district headquarters and will be responsible for the implementation of the intervention in the district.
- Function as point person for the project in the assigned district on behalf of TB Alert India.
- Function as Head of Operations for all project activities in the district which includes implementation and direct supervision of block/mandal level staff, if any.
- Responsible for the TBC engagement project deliverables in the district and the clustered districts.
- Act as a communication channel between State Implementation Lead and the NTEP for the TBC engagement activities.
- Ensure the coordination with respective District TB Office with respect of the project activities.
- Ensure the documentation and reporting at district level and ensure the same is updated to the State Lead on weekly/monthly basis.
- Support the training activities planned for the TBCs, District Nodal Officers, CHOs and staff.
- Ensure the planned activities are implemented on time with expected results envisaged in the project.
- Coordinate meetings at District/TU level for the TBC engagement intervention.
- Day today coordination with Community Coordinators/NTEP team/HWC for follow up of the activities conducted/planed.
- Ensure regular (daily/weekly/monthly) monitoring of data.
- Attending/conduct coordination meetings with Line departments (District/Taluk/Block/Mandal) for the support required for the project implementation.
- Prepare District presentations on the performance and submission of reports to the line manager.
- Ensure Consolidation of the Report at district level and uploading to the website/Support to any survey team deputed by TBAI and KHPT.
- Support the PMTBMBA activities as per the guidance from the cluster/state lead.
- Any other activities related to the project assigned by the line manager.
Note: The principal responsibilities listed above are an illustrative list and not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on Project requirements.
Reporting
The District Lead - CE will be reporting to the State Implementation Lead of the respective State.
Remuneration
The compensation for the above-mentioned position/s will adhere to internal policies and market standards, determined by qualifications, relevant experience, and to the maximum of Rs. 40,000 (CTC) per month however this is subjected to last drawn salary and internal parity.
Our selection process will consider experience, competency, suitability, and knowledge of our health programs. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience and local candidates with the required skills.
TBAI is an equal opportunity employer, encourage women candidates/TB Survivors meeting the above criteria to apply.
TBAI has a zero-tolerance policy towards individuals who engage in sexual harassment, abuse, or exploitation. We strongly discourage anyone with such intentions from applying for this position. Our commitment is to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all.
**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.