1. POSITIONS VACANT: Consultant, International Not-for-Profit Organization (INPO), Boudh, Orissa.

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected international not-for-profit, that works in public health, to improve the health of disadvantaged communities, across the globe.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) Consultant – TPT will provide technical and operational leadership for implementation of Proactive TB Infection (TBI) Screening and TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) among high-risk populations, with special emphasis on chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, in Dhenkanal and Boudh districts. The SPC will anchor NTEP–NP-NCD convergence, ensure end-to-end operationalization of the Test and Treat strategy for TPT, support line-list consolidation, coordinate with district health systems, strengthen Ni-kshay documentation, and ensure high TPT initiation and completion rates as per NTEP PMTPT guidelines. S/he will be responsible for the following work;

Key Job Responsibilities: 

(1) Establish structured coordination between District TB Office (DTO) and District NCD Cell and operationalize district-level SOPs for TPT among high-risk populations;
(2) Develop and execute district micro-implementation plans covering screening, CXR, TBI testing, TPT initiation, and follow-up;

(3) Coordinate monthly NTEP–NP-NCD convergence review meetings and ensure alignment with NTEP Operational and PMTPT Guidelines;

(4) Consolidate and validate monthly high-risk line-lists from NP-NCD platforms (CKD, cancer, dialysis, diabetes) and Ni-kshay; identify eligible and excluded individuals as per guidelines;

(5) Generate block-wise actionable line-lists and ensure completeness and timeliness of Nikshay TPT data entry;

(6) Operationalize the full TPT cascade: community mobilization, 10-symptom screening, mandatory CXR, TBI testing (Cy-TB), baseline clinical/LFT assessment, TPT initiation (3HP/6H), adherence monitoring, adverse event tracking, and post-TPT follow-up (6, 12, 18, 24 months);

(7) Monitor cascade performance, track drop-offs at each step, and implement corrective actions to improve coverage and completion;

(8) Conduct orientations for CHOs, ANMs, ASHAs, PHC Medical Officers, and NCD staff; develop IEC materials, job aids, and screening flowcharts;

(9) Undertake regular field visits for supportive supervision, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical solutions;

(10) Ensure active TB is ruled out prior to TPT, baseline LFTs are documented, and correct regimen (3HP preferred) is initiated;

(11) Facilitate referral of complex CKD or immunocompromised cases to District Hospital /Medical College and ensure adverse drug reaction monitoring and reporting;

(12) Track and report key indicators including identification, screening, CXR completion, TBI testing, TPT initiation, adherence, and completion; prepare monthly dashboards and present progress in district/state reviews;
(13) Document best practices and lessons learned; support development of process documentation, policy briefs, convergence models, and recommendations for state-level scale-up;

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Applicants must be Graduate degree in public health, social sciences, management, or a related field (postgraduate preferred);

(2) At least 4-5 years of experience in program assistance, administration, or project coordination, preferably in public health or development programs;

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Experience working with donor-funded TB projects is an advantage;

(2) Strong organizational and coordination skills;

(3) Good understanding of administrative, finance, and logistics processes;

(4) Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email communication;

(5) Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;

(6) Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

(7) Jhpiego offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment and provides competitive;

5. CONSULTANCY FEE: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION: Boudh, Orissa

7. REFERENCE: C-B-O-INPO

8. NATURE OF CONTRACT:

The selected candidate shall be engaged as a Consultant on the rolls of SAMS, a third-party payrolling agency, for a full-time consultancy engagement initially offered for a period of five months. The contract is extendable based on performance and project requirements. It is explicitly clarified that this consultancy engagement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future employment, with SAMS, or our client, or any other organization associated with the project.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently apply before March 03, 2026.