Project Lead, Infection Diseases - Tuberculosis, India Country Program
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
10-12 years public health program management
5-6 years tb elimination program experience
Ntep guidelines and ni-kshay system knowledge
The Project Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the PIVOT-TPT project across Maharashtra and Odisha to expand access to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment services
Job Summary
The Project Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the PIVOT-TPT project across Maharashtra and Odisha to expand access to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment services.
Responsibilities include formalizing partnerships with government officials, overseeing recruitment of state and district staff, and managing the deployment of virtual TPT clinic platforms.
The role requires extensive travel (40-50%) to conduct supportive supervision, data quality assurance visits, and coordinate with NTEP officials and private providers.
Matching Summary
The Project Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the PIVOT-TPT project across Maharashtra and Odisha to expand access to Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10-12 years public health program management
5-6 years TB elimination program experience
NTEP guidelines and Ni-kshay system knowledge
Private provider mapping and engagement
Digital health tool deployment and tele-consultation
Fluency in English, Hindi, and Marathi
40-50% travel within Maharashtra and Odisha
Nice-to-have
Experience with TPT cascade and drug supply chain
Strong stakeholder negotiation skills
Data-driven performance management expertise
Ability to work in fast-paced changing environment
Background in multisector partnership development
Key Requirements
Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Medicine
Minimum 10-12 years experience in public health
At least 5-6 years in TB elimination programs
Direct responsibility for milestone-based deliverables
Proficiency in Advanced Excel and data visualization tools