Vacancies

About IHAT:

India Health Action Trust was instituted in 2003 with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.

About Program:

Reporting to:

Deputy Director-TB Projects

Travel Requirements:

30% travel is expected

Job Summary :

The TB Medical Expert will provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational guidance for strengthening TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services, with a focus on improving TPT coverage, medical college engagement, differentiated TB care implementation, and DR-TB management. Working closely with the Deputy Director TB programs, and partner agencies, the role will ensure synthesizing evidence on gaps in the effective coverage cascade for TB care, efficient implementation of project activities, enhanced participatory capacity building of stakeholders, and high-quality delivery of TB services aligned with national guidelines and global best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Strategy & Planning

• Develop a detailed roadmap and work plan for TPT coverage, medical college engagement, differentiated TB care, and DR-TB diagnoses and care in coordination with the Deputy Director
• Provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with national TB elimination program guidelines and project objectives.

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive high-level discussions with senior government officials at the state level to advocate for and facilitate project activities.
• Liaise with Central TB Division, State TB Cells, STDCs, State Task Force(s), and WHO for coordinated implementation of training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Engage private healthcare providers to enhance quality of TB case detection and treatment coverage.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Interpret analyses of district-wise performance for TPT uptake, DR-TB treatment, and differentiated TB care; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate periodic reviews with district and state teams, ensuring progress against targets is tracked and reported.
• Provide timely support to the Deputy Director, highlighting challenges and proposing tailored solutions.

4. Capacity Building & Supportive Supervision

• Identify capacity gaps within districts and the State TB Cells; design and organize training sessions in collaboration with state officials.
• Provide supportive supervision and mentoring to district and state TB program staff to improve service quality.

5. Partnerships & Cross-Sector Coordination

• Coordinate with allied departments and partner agencies to foster effective public-private partnerships for TB service delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration between medical colleges and the TB program for enhanced teaching, research, and clinical services.

6. Any other responsibilities assigned by the management

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience, including at least 3 years in infectious disease programs.
• Prior experience of working in TB programs is desirable.
• Experience working with government health systems, public health partners, and donor-funded projects.

Education:

MBBS Graduate with Post-Graduate degree in Public Health / Health Administration / Community Health Administration / Preventive & Social Medicine and/or Hospital Management / Healthcare Management (Two years full-time – UGC/AICTE approved).

Key Competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of TB epidemiology, NTEP guidelines, and WHO-recommended TB strategies.
• Proficiency in program data analysis and use of TB data platforms (e.g., Nikshay).

Conceptual and Analytical Skills

• Proven ability to conceptualize, analyze, innovate, plan, and execute strategies.
• Experience in participating in strategic planning processes and strengthening the programmatic capacity, particularly in innovations and systems development.

Leadership and Management

• Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience, preferably in a public healthcare program setting.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, technical advisory groups, and external stakeholders.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation, and report writing capabilities.
• Proven ability to deliver complex messages to diverse audiences with clarity and persuasion.

How To Apply :

Interested candidates should visit https://www.ihat.in/vacancies/ page to submit their application. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

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