Introduction

KHPT is a not-for-profit charitable entity that spearheads focused initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in India. In 2003, KHPT was founded with a mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities and our journey started with the focus on reducing the prevalence of HIV in Karnataka, specifically among most at-risk populations. These interventions were evidence-driven, systematically planned, rigorously implemented, and monitored. We succeeded in scaling impact well beyond Karnataka and KHPT became a learning site for innovative approaches. We work primarily in the fields of Maternal, Neonatal & Child health (MNCH), Tuberculosis (TB), Adolescent Health (AH), and Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).

KHPT as a sub-recipient of Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) is implementing “Joint Effort for Eliminating TB (JEET)” Project in Karnataka State and invites applications for the following position from committed professionals the project JEET.

Qualification, Skills & Competencies:

• Prior experience in managing field operations

• At least 5 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience as a Manager leading a team

• Bachelors / Master’s Degree in any relevant field

• Prior experience in setting up large scale team preferred

• Experience working with health system preferred

• Willingness to travel

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the project implementation in intervention districts

• Work closely with District Lead and manage team of LTBI coordinators and Tele-counsellors

• Closely coordinate with team to develop weekly / fortnightly micro plans

• Supervise quality of patient engagement and implementation through regular field visits

• Engage district level program staff and PPSA staff to ensure seamless coordination of activities

• Support field team in debottlenecking and problem-solving operational issues

• Monitor data through M&E systems and ensure timely reporting by field team

• Undertake training and handhold field staff through project on-boarding

• Liaise with private sector laboratories and government facilities to ensure seamless X-ray testing and linkages to care

Reporting:

The Project Supervisor will be reporting to the Project Director, JEET Project.

Remuneration:

The remuneration for the above positions will be fixed in line with internal policies and market standards which will be set based on qualification, relevant experience, budget availability and interview performance.

KHPT provides a safe working environment for all its employees, follows the principle of equal opportunity and encourages women applicants to apply. Also, individuals who are physically challenged with the required skills /knowledge and who are willing to travel are also encouraged to apply.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency, suitability, aptitude to work with our health programmes and in-depth knowledge of thematic areas we work. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

The above position demands excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills and involves travel. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in the relevant field and local candidates with the required expertise and skill sets.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply using the prescribed KHPT Application Format with a covering letter and email it to jobs@khpt.org. Candidates can download the format by clicking on ‘Application Format’ or visit our website to download the format.

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