Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization and an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries.For over 50 years, it has focused on providing high-quality, low-cost health care solutions, training health workers, and strengthening health systems. Jhpiego has been working in India since the 1980s in close partnership with national and state governments. With deep technical expertise and strong on-the-ground execution, Jhpiego helps design, test, and scale practical solutions and innovations that fit real-world systems across multiple thematic domains, including Tuberculosis and Infectious Diseases.
About the Program
Under its TB portfolio, Jhpiego supports the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) in implementing innovative and evidence-based strategies to accelerate TB case detection andimprove treatment outcomes. The Cough Syrup Surveillance Initiative aims to identify presumptive TB cases through pharmacy-level surveillance of cough syrup sales and strengthen referral linkages for timely TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment initiation.
About the PositionThe Divisional Coordinator – TB will serve as the primary focal point for field-level implementation of the Cough Syrup Surveillance Initiative across assigned districts. The position is responsible for ensuring effective execution of surveillance activities, pharmacy engagement, referral tracking, and coordination with district health systems to strengthen TB case detection and linkage to care.The role requires extensive field travel, strong implementation and coordination skills, and the ability to drive data-based action for improving program performance and outcomes.
Program Implementation and Coordination• Lead implementation of the cough syrup surveillance initiative across assigned districts.• Ensure onboarding, activation, and regular engagement of mapped pharmacies under the surveillance system.• Support conversion of surveillance data into referrals for TB screening and diagnosis.• Coordinate with district and block health teams for smooth implementation of activities. Pharmacy Engagement and Support• Build and maintain relationships with pharmacists, chemist associations, and private drug retailers.• Conduct regular follow-up visits to ensure adherence to surveillance protocols and reporting mechanisms.• Support pharmacies in identifying and referring individuals with presumptive TB symptoms.• Facilitate availability and use of IEC and awareness materials at pharmacy sites. Referral Tracking and Continuum of Care• Ensure timely linkage of referred individuals to TB diagnostic and treatment services.• Track referrals through the diagnostic cascade and support treatment initiation where applicable.• Coordinate with health facilities to minimize loss to follow-up across the care continuum. Monitoring, Data Management, and Reporting• Maintain and update program trackers related to active pharmacies, referrals, diagnostic outcomes, and TB case detection.• Validate field data and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.• Conduct supportive supervision visits and identify implementation gaps for corrective action.• Prepare regular progress reports, field updates, and documentation of best practices and success stories. Capacity Building• Conduct orientation sessions and refresher trainings for pharmacists and frontline workers.• Strengthen stakeholder capacity on cough identification, referral mechanisms, and reporting processes.• Provide continuous mentoring and supportive supervision to field stakeholders. Other Responsibilities• Support district-level reviews, meetings, and coordination platforms under NTEP.• Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Program Officer to support program objectives.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field with or without MPH/MSW/MHA or Post Graduate Diploma in public health/social work.• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in field-level public health implementation.• Experience working with NTEP at district or regional level is must.• Experience engaging with private sector stakeholders/pharmacies will be an added advantage.• Demonstrated experience in field coordination, supportive supervision, and data tracking.• Prior experience in NGO/development sector preferred.• Familiarity with local geography and public health systems in the assigned state preferred.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong field implementation and coordination skills.• Ability to drive accountability and achieve program targets.• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel for data tracking and reporting.• Ability to analyze data and use insights for program improvement.• Fluency in local language, Hindi, and English.• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned districts (70–80%).
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling workenvironment. Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefitspackage. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will receive a responsefrom Jhpiego.
Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers’ skills, and develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. Our aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet’s most disadvantaged people.
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, translates decades of program experience and in-depth technical knowledge into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a newborn to breath; the moment a nurse screens for cervical cancer with a simple vinegar swab; the moment a community health worker tests a man for HIV and reports he is HIV free. By embedding the know-how and skills into everyday practice, we are able to increase access to quality health services and create a healthier future for generations to come. Access to lifesaving health care for all people, whoever they are, wherever they live, that’s our mission.
Jhpiego saves lives, improves health, transforms futures.
