Job Profile & Description – GF Pediatric TB Project
POSITION :District Project Manager
NUMBER OF POSITIONS :01 (One))
REPORTS TO :State Technical Manager
LOCATION -
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Project Tenure :Up to March 2027
Applied by :October 31, 2026
Background:
World Health Partners (WHP) is a non-profit organization mandated to deliver holistic healthcare to underserved communities by innovatively leveraging available resources more efficiently. Evidence-based management and sophisticated technological solutions to work in extremely low-resource settings are the hallmarks of WHP’s programming strategy. WHP believes that it is unconscionable to divide resources on an ideological basis—such as public and private sectors— since low resource settings mandate a focus on collectivizing all existing resources to achieve better outcomes.
WHP is best known for its programs focused on early detection and treatment of tuberculosis in urban and rural settings supported by community-based activities to ensure prevention. WHP currently operates its projects in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi.
About the project:
With the support of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM) and guidance from the Central TB Division, SAATHII as Principal Recipient (PR) is 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 portable X-ray devices. The project implementation is carried out through SubRecipient (SR) partners in the states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. WHP is the implementing partner in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.
WHP is looking for a District Project Manager based at Ayodhya to lead implementation of project "Decentralizing Pediatric TB Care Services in Public & Private Health Sector and enhance case detection through ACF with Handheld X-Ray across selected geographies” in the district.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the project implementation at district level as an overall in charge of the District.
• Manage the team of District Project Coordinators, District Nurse Mentor, TB Champions who report directly to DPM
• Lead the project situational analysis along with District Project Coordinators
• Network with key stakeholders who includes NTEP/Public health department/IAP/IMA/Child Health Programs like WCD, RBSK/RKSK etc. for increasing access to pediatric TB services
• Facilitate the Mapping in the district and selection of potential public and private secondary level hospitals for pediatric TB program implementation
• Facilitate the establishment of Hub sites in Public & Private identified facilities and ensure the implementation of pediatric TB services
• Conducting sensitization workshops, meetings and trainings for the health care providers
• Coordinate and engage with tertiary centres (Medical Colleges/Centre of excellence) for the services of EP TB & complicated cases management
• Undertake regular visits to field locations to support the implementation of project SOP, capacity-building activities, data collection, project monitoring, data quality and ensuring accountability processes.
• Coordinate and ensure for the sample transportation for all the identified persons with Presumptive TB in the Hub Sites
• Focus on capacity building and sensitization of frontline healthcare providers and TB champions, conducting contact tracing, arranging camps, and participating in ACF activities wherever applicable
• Engage key departments for improving the community engagement and mobilisation
• Ensure the achieving of Project Reporting indicators and document the progress including the tracking mechanism at Hub Sites and all levels
• Represent the program in various government forums, partner meetings, and professional medical association meetings and share updates of the Project
• Develop quality monthly, quarterly progress report; document best practices, case studies and any other project-related documents
• The DPM will cover the neighbouring two districts in a phased manner in Years 2 and 3 to saturate the public and private sector activities in the neighbouring districts. The assigning of the neighbouring districts will be decided in consultation with the State TB Office
• Undertake any other activities and responsibilities as reasonably required by the project and organization
Qualifications and Skills:
• Postgraduate in Social Work/Social Science and MBA with a minimum 5 years of experience of implementing health-related programs at the district level preferably in TB.
• Understanding of the TB program and private health sector functioning would be an added advantage
• 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 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 district headquarters, and frequent travel to project geographies
• Good computer skills, including use of the Internet, MS Office™ software, and data analytics
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment
Remuneration
A competitive salary commensurate with experience is offered. World Health Partners (WHP) is an employer that follows the principle of equal opportunity with regard to its hiring and promotion procedures. WHP does not discriminate based on religion, race, class, or gender and is committed to giving everyone an equal chance.
Note: Remuneration for this position is a maximum of Rs. 50,000/- monthly. (Taxes applicable as per the prevailing norms).
How to apply
Aspirants are requested to apply online for the respective job post through the link provided below:
Position Name : District Project Manager (DPM)
Location
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Google Form Link : https://forms.gle/U71ZW2vKUeUUYyvD9
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