Consultant, State Operations Lead, Infectious Diseases - Tuberculosis, Odisha
PATH
Koraput, Odisha, India
Fully remote
5-6 years public health program management experience
2-3 years tb elimination program experience
Fluency in english, hindi, and odia languages
PATH is seeking a State Operations Lead to drive the PIVOT-TPT project, which aims to expand access to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment services through a digitally enabled, private provider-led model
Job Summary
PATH is seeking a State Operations Lead to drive the PIVOT-TPT project, which aims to expand access to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment services through a digitally enabled, private provider-led model.
The role requires leading end-to-end operations in Odisha's Kalahandi and Koraput districts, including stakeholder coordination, private provider mapping, and virtual clinic deployment.
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in Public Health or Medicine and have extensive experience working within India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) framework.
Matching Summary
PATH is seeking a State Operations Lead to drive the PIVOT-TPT project, which aims to expand access to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment services through a digitally enabled, private provider-led model.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5-6 years public health program management experience
2-3 years TB elimination program experience
Fluency in English, Hindi, and Odia languages
Experience managing programs in aspirational or tribal districts
Strong understanding of NTEP guidelines and Ni-kshay systems
Ability to coordinate with state and district government officials
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with digital health tools and tele-consultation platforms
Experience with private sector engagement strategies
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and gap analysis
Self-motivated team player comfortable in field settings
Proven ability to manage frontline staff and quality service delivery
Key Requirements
Postgraduate degree in Public Health/Health Administration/Medicine/Social Sciences
Minimum 5-6 years experience in public health program management
Legal authorization to work in India required
Experience with TPT cascade and Ni-kshay reporting systems