The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to the mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. 

CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.  

At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with majority of our staff based in program countries. 

WJCF is an Indian not-for-profit entity, registered under Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act 2013, and has an affiliation agreement with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Our mission is to save lives and improve health outcomes in the country by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems. WJCF has partnered with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and state health departments since 2007, providing technical and operational support across key health priorities, including infectious diseases (COVID-19, hepatitis, HIV, TB, vector-borne diseases), non-communicable diseases (cervical cancer, diabetes, sickle cell disease), maternal and child health (anaemia, immunisation, diarrhoea, pneumonia), sexual and reproductive health, health insurance and digital health (AB PM-JAY, ABDM), oxygen and hypoxemia management, safe drinking water, and climate and health.

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Program Overview:

The World Health Organization estimated that 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023 and ~1.25 million died from it. India accounted for the most people suffering from the disease, with 26% of the cases and 26% of mortality. The National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), headed by the Central TB Division (CTD), MoHFW, is an expansive public health program with the ambitious goal of eliminating TB in line with the mandate of the Sustainable Development Goals.

WJCF has been supporting the CTD and state health departments of more than 15 states in the mission to eliminate TB. WJCF’s TB program has been operational since 2012, and its interventions address several program areas, including preventive therapies, case detection, access to diagnostics, engagement of the private sector, and more. It also lends technical support to Governments across a range of themes- strategic planning, data analytics, monitoring and evaluation, patient management and delivery of services.

About the project:

India continues to bear the world’s highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in terms of absolute numbers of incident TB cases. National TB prevalence survey (2019-21) revealed a significant 31.3% (estimated) crude prevalence of TB infection (TBI) among India’s population aged 15 years and above.  India has set an ambitious target of eliminating TB ahead of the global target. The National Strategic Plan 2017–2025 outlines TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) as a critical strategy in combating TB, aiming at 95% coverage amongst the eligible population.

The TB Household Contact Management (TB HCM) project is a pioneering initiative addressing critical gaps in coverage and completion of TPT amongst household contacts of notified drug sensitive TB patients, with a special emphasis on children under five (U5). Planned to be implemented in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, this two-year TB HCM project aims to impact over 2 million individuals through a community-based service delivery model that leverages community health workers from the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and general health systems. Marking the first major rollout of TPT while focussing on Universal Health Coverage strategies, the project focuses on decentralising and strengthening TB care within general health systems.

Position summary:

The Program Officer will be a key member of the project team leading implementation for a cluster of 6-8 districts and will report to the State Manager. The Program Officer will lead and supervise district-level trainings, stakeholder engagement and coordination for smooth implementation of the TB Household Contact Management project, while facilitating cross-learning and linkages for efficient and effective implementation. They will also lead monitoring, reviews, and field supervision, collaborating with the team of District Leads to optimize workflows, report progress and align strategies with health priorities. WJCF is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented individual with demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding analytical skills. The ideal candidate must be post graduate with excellent private and government stakeholder engagement, liaising and communication skills and experience in implementing public health projects. We place great value on relevant qualities such as resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, energy and work ethics.

1. Lead project implementation & optimization:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of project activities across the assigned cluster of districts, driving achievements of TPT initiation and completion targets
• Drive translation of project operational strategies into actionable district-level implementation and monitoring & evaluation plans
• Direct and oversee District Leads to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality execution of project activities in line with approved plans.
• Evaluate government programs, policies, and interventions to strategically align project activities, maximize synergies, and enhance impact.
• Drive the development, execution, and monitoring of district work plans, ensuring accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Build and strengthen team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and structured feedback mechanisms to drive high-performing teams and quality service delivery.

2. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary lead for cluster-level coordination between NTEP and the general health system, ensuring seamless implementation of project interventions.
• Establish, manage, and strengthen strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including NTEP, NHM, PPSAs, and district administration, to accelerate project outcomes.
• Own stakeholder engagement processes for planning, implementation, monitoring, and review of project interventions.
• Drive convergence and collaboration through regular review forums with state, regional/divisional, and district stakeholders, facilitating problem-solving, alignment, and continuous improvement.
• Influence and support district-level health planning by identifying opportunities to integrate and strengthen TB prevention and care interventions. 

3. Training, Capacity Building and Community Outreach:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and quality assurance of training and capacity-building initiatives for community and peripheral healthcare workers in collaboration with NTEP and NHM.
• Facilitate provider engagement initiatives and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs in partnership with NTEP and PPSA teams.
• Support and strengthen community awareness, behavior change communication, and IEC campaigns to increase demand for TB prevention and treatment services.

4. Operational excellence and Supply Chain Support

• Drive availability of rifapentine, isoniazid, 3HP and 6H and paediatric 3HP, at sub-district facilities including AAMs covering stock visibility, indenting, expiry tracking, documentation and reporting.
• Work with NTEP teams to support sample collection, transportation and CXR/NAAT access where these impede TPT eligibility closure
• Collaborate with NTEP, NHM, and PPSA teams to strengthen data quality and address gaps in Nikshay reporting related to contact management and TPT services.
• Proactively identify operational risks and implementation challenges and lead the development of mitigation strategies to ensure uninterrupted project delivery.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

• Lead regular district performance reviews to assess implementation progress, monitor key indicators, and drive corrective actions.
• Work closely with state team to conduct performance assessments, identify gaps, implement course corrections, and optimize workflows.
• Conduct field monitoring visits to ensure quality implementation, provide supportive supervision, and strengthen accountability.
• Promote cross-district learning by facilitating knowledge sharing, replication of best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality reports and represent the project in state and national review forums as required.
• Analyze district and regional performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and drive evidence-based decision-making and targeted interventions.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake other strategic and operational responsibilities as required to support project objectives and organizational priorities.

• Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Social work, public health or Business administration, or a related field
• Minimum eight to ten years of experience, including at least six years in public health.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• In-depth understanding of development principles, development sector landscape and technical sector updates
• Proven ability to build and maintain successful collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including private and government sectors.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities, and be effective under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations
• Cross–cultural experience for health will be an added advantage
• Experience of working with the National TB/ HIV program will be an advantage
• Willingness to travel extensively within the program state

Last Date to Apply: 22nd July, 2026