Job Description

Overall Responsibilities:

Provide expertise in India\xe2\x80\x99s TB elimination program to inform the development and implementation of health financing interventions for the HS4TB project to develop tools and enablers for effective contract solutions for involvement of all care providers and stakeholders in NTEP. Ensure coordination, complete reporting and sharing of learning across all PIU team members under the guidance of the Technical Director & Deputy Project Director of HS4TB.

Health Systems for TB (HS4TB) is a USAID-supported global project led by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) that supports achievement of TB outcomes through health systems strengthening (HSS) approaches. USAID, in collaboration with Government of India\xe2\x80\x99s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is engaged in TB elimination efforts in India focusing on eight States: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jharkhand. The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) has outsourced the engagement of private providers by contracting with non-governmental intermediary agencies termed Patient Provider Support Agencies (PPSAs). The HS4TB project will establish technical support units (TSUs) in each of the project States to strengthen contracting capacity with the PPSAs, bring efficiency in contract management and financing, and improve program outcomes in TB elimination.

The primary accountability of the State Lead will be as follows:

• Liaise and collaborate with the State NTEP/ NHM officials and other stakeholders in the State for
• Serve as the public health expert and resource person bringing expertise in India\xe2\x80\x99s TB elimination program to inform the development and implementation of private sector engagement through contracting of services and other health financing interventions for the HS4TB project.
• As part of a team of experts working under the direction of Technical Director & Deputy Project Director HS4TB, develop tools and enablers for effective contract solutions for involvement of all care providers and stakeholders in NTEP.
• Foster collaboration among the PIU (Project Innovation Units) members
• Ensure coordination, complete reporting and sharing of learning across all stakeholders under the leadership of Senior consultant.
• Ensure completion of the deliverables as per approved workplan for the State.
• Ensure complete and timely reporting of the project deliverables in collaboration with the PIU team.
• Facilitate development of proposals/strategies derived from the situational analysis for Contract Managements to support Health Systems activities in the State.
• Undertake any other activities as assigned by the Country Director/ Technical Director and Dy. Country Director.
• At the state level, State Lead will be the team lead and the lead person for interactions with the state government and will be the face of HS4TB.

• The State Lead will report to the Technical Director and Deputy Project Director and will assist her/him in submitting progress reports to the global HS4TB team, donors and all stakeholders as appropriate. Similar role and responsibilities are expected at the state level. Responsibilities in detail are given below:
• Be the resource person for the TB elimination program in the team which is focusing on contractual and financial innovation and thus, play a key role in this exciting project. Collaborate across states and with the national PMU.
• Work with the HS4TB India team to assist in the development and implementation of tools and enablers for effective contract solutions for involvement of all care providers and stakeholders in NTEP.
• Work with the HS4TB India team to assist in the development and implementation of financial innovation mechanisms for smooth functioning of PPM projects.
• Ensure coordination, complete reporting and sharing of learning across all stakeholders under the leadership of Country Director and Dy. Country Director.
• Ensure complete and timely reporting of the project in collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) advisor.
• Provide support to the state teams from the national level. Establish working relationship with all stakeholders and support other team members.
• Undertake any other activities as assigned by the Country Director/Dy. Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The State Lead will have: Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in public health/community medicine/ preventive & social medicine / social sciences or any other related field from a recognized university/ institute.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in RNTCP/NTEP and working with the Health & Family Welfare Dept of State Government/Government of India.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging the private sector and in program management with M&E, planning and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of epidemiology and analytical skills.

• Experience with developing training modules, training plans and conducting trainings.

• Expertise in operational research and publications is an added plus point.
• Experience with health financing and innovation projects

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, training.
• Experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
• Experience and ability working with senior government officials.
• Experience with USAID and other donor agencies desirable.
• English fluency required including speaking, writing, and reading.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Demonstrated intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

CORE JOB COMPETENCIES:

• A dynamic leader, with proven credentials, able to meet project goals, convey learnings, entice stakeholder engagement, and be an active contributor to overall project success.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in a combination of technical areas including TB diagnoses networks, laboratory quality assurance, information management systems, and Health Systems Strengthening in the India context.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
• A passion for building teams, coaching and building capacity both internally and externally.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

Management Sciences for Health