(JD)Block Program Manager – Tribal TB Active Case Finding Initiative

Project: Tribal TB Active Case Finding Initiative

Location: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh

Reporting To: District Program Manager

Program: National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)

1. Project Overview

The Tribal TB Active Case Finding Initiative aims to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) screening, early diagnosis, treatment initiation, and community-level follow-up among tribal populations in India. The initiative focuses on improving access to TB services through community-based screening camps, coordination with local health systems, effective field operations, and timely linkage of diagnosed patients to treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).
1. Position Summary

The Block Program Manager (BPM) will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising project implementation across the assigned block. The role involves managing field teams, organising community screening camps, coordinating with district and block-level health authorities, monitoring diagnostic and screening data, and ensuring timely referral and treatment initiation for diagnosed TB patients. The BPM will work under the guidance of the District Program Manager to ensure effective implementation, quality assurance, and reporting of project activities.
1. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Program Planning and Implementation

- Understand and implement project SOPs, protocols, and guidelines for community-based TB screening among tribal populations under NTEP.
- Collect and establish baseline data within the first two weeks of joining, in accordance with project monitoring indicators.
- Develop block-level implementation plans in consultation with the District Program Manager.
- Plan and supervise field activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines, targets, and implementation protocols.

B. Field Operations and Logistics Management

- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of multiple field teams working across the assigned block.
- Plan staff deployment, travel, local accommodation, and transportation of samples, medical supplies, and other inventory.




- Coordinate arrangements for screening camps, including venues, equipment, consumables, local expenditure, sanitation, disinfection, and biomedical waste disposal.
- Ensure the availability and timely replenishment of essential screening materials, supplies, and inventory.

C. Screening Camp Management and Supervision

- Ensure screening camps are planned in advance and conducted according to approved implementation plans.
- Coordinate with local health facilities, Block Medical Officers, NTEP staff, and other relevant stakeholders for smooth camp operations.
- Monitor field team attendance, performance, screening activities, and adherence to established protocols.
- Identify operational challenges and provide timely troubleshooting support.
- Support field teams through feedback, on-the-job guidance, and capacity-building activities.

D. TB Diagnosis, Referral, and Treatment Linkage

- Coordinate with block-level health authorities and TB program officials to facilitate timely diagnostic testing and follow-up of presumptive TB cases.
- Ensure diagnosed TB patients are linked to appropriate health facilities and initiated on treatment in coordination with NTEP officials.
- Facilitate contact evaluation and linkage to TB Preventive Treatment (TPT), wherever indicated, in accordance with NTEP guidelines.
- Track referrals, diagnostic outcomes, treatment initiation, and follow-up to minimise delays and loss to follow-up.
- Support differentiated TB care and the use of clinical monitoring kits as required under project protocols.

E. Monitoring, Data Management, and Reporting

- Review daily screening, sample transportation, diagnostic, referral, and treatment-linkage data for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry, digital reporting, and submission of project progress reports.




- Conduct routine data quality checks and support data quality assurance exercises.
- Monitor block-level indicators against project targets and flag gaps or deviations to the District Program Manager.
- Maintain records of field activities, camp expenditure, inventory utilisation, and operational performance.
- Provide timely updates on implementation progress, challenges, corrective actions, and outcomes.

F. Stakeholder Coordination

- Maintain regular coordination with district and block health officials, local health facilities, NTEP personnel, and community-level stakeholders.
- Facilitate collaboration between field teams and the public health system to strengthen community mobilisation, screening coverage, and patient follow-up.
- Escalate critical operational issues and support the District Program Manager in implementing corrective measures.

1. Educational Qualifications

- Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Work, Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Candidates with relevant qualifications and substantial experience in community health or public health program implementation may also be considered, subject to project requirements.

1. Experience Requirements

- 5–7 years of experience in managing or coordinating field-based health programs, public health initiatives, or community health interventions.
- Experience in TB programs, active case finding, NTEP, infectious disease control, or tribal health initiatives will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in field team supervision, logistics planning, stakeholder coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience working in remote, rural, or tribal geographies is desirable.

1. Key Competencies

- Solid field operations and team management skills.
- Knowledge of community-based screening and public health program implementation.
- Familiarity with TB diagnosis, referral pathways, treatment linkage, and NTEP protocols.
- Proficiency in digital data management, MS Excel

Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹26,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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