District Project Manager

Job Description

Bilaspur & Bastar district District, Chhattisgarh. Posted 3 hours ago About Organisation: LEPRA Society is an organization working for people affected by Leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, TB, HIV/AIDS & other NTDs, Eye Care and governed by a board comprising of distinguished individuals from across India. 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; (a) 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 LEPRA Society (SR) partners in the states of Chhattisgarh. LEPRA seek District Project Manager based at 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 Bilaspur & Bastar district of Chhattisgarh State s. The position is for immediate employment Key Responsibilities Lead the project implementation at district level as an overall in charge of the District Manage the team of District Project Coordinators, District Nurse Mentor, TB Champions who report directly to DPM Lead the project situational analysis along with District Project Coordinators Network with key stakeholders who includes NTEP/Public health department/IAP/IMA/Child Health Programs like WCD, RBSK/RKSK etc. for increasing access to pediatric TB services Facilitate the Mapping in the district and selection of potential public and private secondary level hospitals for pediatric TB program implementation Facilitate the establishment of Hub sites in Public & Private identified facilities and ensure the implementation of pediatric TB services Conducting sensitization workshops, meetings and trainings for the health care providers Coordinate and engage with tertiary centres (Medical Colleges/Centre of excellence) for the services of EP TB & complicated cases management Undertake regular visits to field locations to support the implementation of project SOP, capacity building activities, data collection, project monitoring, data quality and ensuring accountability processes. Coordinate and ensure for the sample transportation for all the identified persons with Presumptive TB in the Hub Sites Focus on capacity building and sensitization of frontline healthcare providers and TB champions, conducting contact tracing, arranging camps, and participating in ACF activities wherever applicable Engage key departments for improving the community engagement and mobilisation Ensure the achieving of Project Reporting indicators and document the progress including the tracking mechanism at Hub Sites and all levels Represent the program in various government forums, partner meetings, and professional medical association meetings and share updates of the Project Develop quality monthly, quarterly progress report; document best practices, case studies and any other project related documents The DPM will cover the neighbouring two districts in a phased manner in Years 2 and 3 to saturate the public and private sector activities in the neighbouring districts. The assigning of the neighbouring 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: Postgraduate in Social Work/Social Science/public health/MBA with a minimum 5 years of experience of implementing health related programs at the district level, preferably in 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 Good computer skills, including use of Internet, MS Office™ software, and excel based data analysis Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of selection process. Remuneration: Rs. 50,000/- (CTC) per month HOW TO APPLY? If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this position please forward your application along with covering letter and detailed resume in the specified format downloaded from www.leprasociety.in (Get Involved – “career column”) to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the REF.NO DPMID758 & Post applied for on or before the due date. LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer. LEPRA Society’s management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at