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

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in India

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