The Deputy Team Lead work closely with the Team leader and assist in day today operation of State TB Technical Support Unit activities. The incumbent will engage with the Government at the state level and will liaison with allied department and coordinate with State officials to ensure effective partnership with the public sector. The role requires leading and mentoring a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
- Drive discussions with senior officials in the Govt. at State level.
- Coordinate with State in engaging private health care providers for improved coverage/reach of TB patients with timely diagnosis and treatment services
- Analyse district wise performance and provide inputs to the State.
- Support the all PPSA and State to facilitate engagement for public-private partnership in the State.
- Liaison with allied department and coordinate with State officials to ensure effective partnership with the public sector for the delivery of project activities.
- Identify training and capacity needs for the districts and State Tb Cell and organize the same in coordination with State Officials.
- Provide technical inputs to the PPSAs. Support and monitor PPSAs and periodic review of partnerships with different stakeholders
Program Coordination and Administration
- Project management of the project as per agreed activities, timelines and deliverables
- Defining the detailed work plan, and managing the team of consultant s / domain experts against the work plan
- Working with the client project team and stakeholders. Driving meetings and problem-solving discussions.
- Sending periodic updates, and highlighting challenges in project execution. Guiding the team to arrive at specific solutions for each of impact areas.
- Analyse and review the performance of the districts against the set targets periodically and communicate the same to State Tb Cell.
- Submit progress reports of STSU on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis to the CTD/NTS
Team Leadership and Development
- Leading day-to-day management of the team
- He /She along with the team leader will co-ordinate with the multidisciplinary team for the day operations pertaining to STSU.
- Supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation and coordination with states officials.
Any other work assigned by the line manager.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of over six years experience, out of which three years relevant experience in Infectious disease.
- Prior experience in TB Programmes is desirable.
- Experience working with government is an added advantage.
Professional Development:
- Active membership in professional organizations to enhance knowledge and resources through networking, continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and local activities.
Education:
- MBBS Graduate and/or Post-Graduate in Public Health /Health Administration / Community Health Administration or Preventive & Social Medicine and/or Hospital Management/ Healthcare Management (Two years full-time-UGC / AICTE approved)
Key Competencies:
Conceptual and Analytical Skills:
- Proven ability to conceptualize, analyze, innovate, plan, and execute ideas.
- Experience participating in strategic planning processes for organizations.
- Experience strengthening the programmatic capacity of an organization, particularly in innovations and systems development.
Leadership and Management:
- Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Experience building relationships and working with multi-disciplinary teams, technical advisory groups, and external stakeholders.
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation, persuasive ability, and report writing.
- Capacity to deliver complex messages to various audiences.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, analyze, innovate, plan and execute ideas
