District Program Manager (DPM)

Job Description: District Program Manager (DPM)

Position Title: District Program Manager

Location: Multiple locations across India including:

• Gujarat: Navsari
• Andhra Pradesh: Parvathipuram Manyam

Reporting To: State Program Manager

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Role Purpose

To lead and manage district-level implementation of TB screening, diagnostic, and treatment linkage activities, ensuring efficient execution of camp-based operations and strong coordination with government health systems at district and block level.

About Project

PSMRI is implementing the Project : “Life-Saving Facility and Community-Based Service Delivery Support” or “TB Mukt Janjati Abhiyan” in 10 States of India.

The purpose of this project is to implement integrated, community-driven TB interventions that effectively link individuals to health facility-based TB services. The primary goal is to demonstrate a reduction in TB incidence and mortality in the targeted states by:

• Enhancing community-level TB prevention, screening, and active case finding;
• Strengthening linkages between community and health facility TB services;
• Supporting treatment adherence and follow-up, especially for DS-TB and DR-TB;

Promoting local ownership and sustainability of TB elimination efforts

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Key Responsibilities

1. District Planning & Implementation

• Develop comprehensive district micro-plans covering:
  • Village selection
  • Camp scheduling
  • Resource allocation
• Ensure prioritization of high-burden villages in consultation with block TB officials.

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2. Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end execution of:
  • Screening camps
  • Camp team deployment
  • Diagnostic services
• Ensure each team consistently achieves defined daily screening targets (100 individuals per team per day).

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3. Team Supervision

• Supervise and provide guidance to:
  • Block Program Managers
  • Camp Coordinators
• Monitor field team performance and productivity.
• Ensure timely availability of manpower, equipment, and consumables for smooth operations.

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4. Government Coordination

• Establish and maintain strong coordination with:
  • District TB Officer (DTO)
  • Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) and Senior TB Laboratory Supervisor (STLS)
  • Block Medical Officers
• Ensure effective referral linkages, treatment initiation under NTEP, and seamless data synchronization with the Nikshay platform.

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5. Monitoring & Reporting

• Track key performance indicators including:
  • Number of camps conducted
  • Screening coverage
  • Diagnostic yield
  • Treatment initiation rates
• Ensure timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the state team.
• Support the M&E team in data validation and quality checks.

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6. Logistics & Supply Chain

• Ensure availability, functionality, and optimal utilization of:
  • X-ray machines
  • TruNAAT devices
  • Consumables
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements to minimize downtime.

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7. Financial Management

• Manage district-level budgets and track expenditure.
• Approve operational expenses in line with program guidelines.
• Monitor cost efficiency and optimize resource utilization across camps.

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8. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to:
  • Biomedical waste management protocols
  • Screening and diagnostic guidelines
• Conduct regular field visits for supervision and quality assurance.

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9. Issue Resolution & Risk Management

• Proactively identify and address operational challenges, including:
  • Equipment failures
  • Low community mobilization
  • Staff absenteeism
• Maintain buffer staffing and implement contingency plans to ensure continuity of operations.

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Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Achievement of district-level screening targets
• Camp efficiency (planned vs actual coverage)
• High referral-to-treatment conversion rate
• Minimal equipment downtime
• Timely and accurate reporting

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Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Public Health / Management / Social Sciences
• 5–8 years of experience in health program implementation
• Prior experience in district-level government coordination preferred

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Skills Required

• Operations and program management
• Field leadership and team supervision
• Stakeholder coordination
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Data analysis and interpretation

Application process: (Mandatory to fill the form)

To apply, please fill the below form using the link below and share your resume on hr.psl@piramalswasthya.org

Application Form for District Program Manager-TBMJA – Fill out form

 

 

 

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