Consultant, State Operations Lead, Infectious Diseases - Tuberculosis

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations for the PIVOT-TPT project in Odisha, specifically in the Kalahandi and Koraput districts.
• Serve as the primary interface with the State TB Cell-Odisha, State TB Officer, and district NTEP teams.
• Oversee the rollout of the virtual TPT clinic model, including provider engagement and digital workflow adoption.
• Manage private provider mapping, readiness audits, and the formalization of engagement with high-load private providers.
• Coordinate diagnostic services, including portable digital X-ray screening, and ensure supply chain management of TPT drugs.
• Conduct monthly review meetings with District TB Officers and perform supportive supervision visits to TPT clinic hubs.
• Monitor project KPIs, including digital X-ray targets, TPT initiations, and provider retention.
• Document implementation learnings and support transition planning for long-term sustainability with the NTEP.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, or Health Administration.
• 5-6 years of experience in public health program management, with 2-3 years specifically in TB elimination programs.
• Strong understanding of NTEP guidelines, the TPT cascade, and Ni-kshay systems.
• Experience managing health programs in aspirational or tribal districts and working in rural/remote settings.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and digital health monitoring systems.
• Fluency in English, Hindi, and Odia.
• Ability to travel extensively within Kalahandi and Koraput districts (approximately 50-60% of the time).

About the Company

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and expertise in science, economics, technology, and advocacy, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.