District Nurse Mentor (DNM)

Organization Overview

World Health Partners (WHP) is a non-profit organization working to deliver quality healthcare in underserved areas. It leverages technology and local capacity to improve public health, with a focus on early detection and treatment of tuberculosis. WHP is currently implementing a Global Fund-supported project to improve pediatric TB care in several Indian states.

Project Background

Under the Global Fund-supported project titled “Decentralizing Pediatric TB Care Services,” WHP is hiring District Nurse Mentors (DNMs) to improve pediatric sample collection practices and TB case detection in public and private facilities across select districts in Uttar Pradesh.

Position Details

Title: District Nurse Mentor (DNM)
Number of Positions: 2 (One each in Ayodhya and Mathura)
Reporting To: District Project Manager
Location: District HQ (Ayodhya and Mathura)
Type: Full-time, field-based
Remuneration: Up to ?25,000/month (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of healthcare facilities for pediatric TB sample collection challenges
Coordinate training and mentoring of nurses and doctors in techniques like gastric aspirate, induced sputum, and nasopharyngeal aspirate
Collaborate with NTEP, WCD, ICDS, and other departments for referral strengthening
Monitor performance, plan mentorship visits, and support system improvements
Track sample collection and support SOP development
Cover neighboring districts as per project needs

Eligibility Criteria

Education: B.Sc./Diploma/M.Sc. in Nursing
Experience: 5–10 years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatric sample collection
Skills: Strong communication, mentoring ability, clinical knowledge, and field-readiness
Language: Proficiency in English and the regional language
Certification: Valid Nursing Certificate required