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) will be implementing; 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 will be carried out through Sub- Recipient (SR) partners in the states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. WHP is the implementing partner in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.
WHP is looking for a District Project Coordinator based at the district headquarters of the implementation geographies 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 states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of project activities at the district level
Conduct the situational assessment activities during project initiation and update them on a periodic basis
Mapping of public and private health facilities, and informal practitioners in the district that provide pediatric services, and engage them through technical support activities
Facilitate the establishment of Hub sites in Public and Private identified facilities and ensure the proper functioning of the same
Collaborate with stakeholders and departments associated with children including government departments of school education, women and child welfare, RBSK/RKSK, health and nutrition etc. for increasing access to pediatric TB services
Build rapport and advocacy at the taluk /block level with the officials of Department of Health and Family Welfare, Women and Child Development, RBSK/RKSK and other relevant stakeholders
Coordinate and ensure for the sample transportation for all the identified persons with Presumptive TB in the Hub Sites
Conduct capacity building and sensitization of frontline healthcare providers and TB champions
Coordinate with NTEP for contact tracing, arranging camps, and participating in ACF activities
Engage the TB Champions for raising community awareness and mobilization, addressing stigma and follow-up of the adherence tracking and documenting their contributions.
Follow a robust tracking mechanism of the diagnosed TB cases in the hub sites for their diagnosis, treatment adherence and ensure its completion successfully.
Maintain records, collect data, and compile program activity information, while also attending NTEP and health meetings at both block and district levels.
Document the progress of performance indicators outlined in the project and represent them in various community and block forums.
Regular field visits to monitor and support project activities at the community with ASHA, AWW, at the primary level with AAM and PHC, and secondary/tertiary-level healthcare facilities to understand the good practices and gaps in pediatric TB service provision.
Conduct visits to private sector pediatric facilities, either separately or joint visits with PPSA towards increasing the private sector pediatric TB reporting.
Engage private sector stakeholders including professional medical associations
DPC will cover the neighboring two districts in a phased manner in Years 2 and 3 to saturate the public and private sector activities in the neighboring districts. The assigning of the neighboring districts will be decided in consultation with State TB Office.
Undertake any other activities and responsibilities as reasonably required by the project and organization.
Qualifications and Skills:
B.Sc. Nursing/Postgraduate/Graduate in Social Work/Social Science/public health/management with a minimum 3-4 years of experience of implementing health related programs at the district level, preferably in TB.
Preference will be given to the candidates who have degree in B.Sc. Nursing and experience of working in the field of TB.
Understanding of the TB or any public health program, public health systems, and private health sector functioning is essential
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 excel and using project 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 and to state headquarters for trainings and meetings
Basic knowledge & practice of computer skills, including use of Internet, MS Office (Excel/Word & PowerPoint)
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 which follows the principle of equal opportunity with regards to its hiring and promotion procedures. WHP does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, class or gender and is committed to give everyone an equal chance.
Note: Remuneration for this position is a maximum of INR 35,000/- monthly. (Taxes applicable as per the prevailing norms).
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