Job description

District supervisor for active case finding using ultraportable handheld X-ray machine + CAD

Location: Ernakulam, Kerala

Role overview

CHRI (Centre for Health Research & Innovation) is looking for a highly motivated individual for the role of District Supervisor who would be responsible for managing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C-19RM) program at the district level. The District Supervisor shall oversee all activities conducted under the program including community mobilisation, active case finding health camps and passive case finding facility-based case finding, using the ultraportable handheld X-ray machine + CAD software. They will be leading a team of community coordinators, radiographers, drivers as well as coordinating with state and district level government health staff.

The ideal candidate is expected to be well-versed in program management and team management and should possess excellent stakeholder management skills. They should be able to function independently, be self-motivated, can thrive in challenging environments, and have a strong commitment to excellence. The district supervisor will report to the State Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project implementation in intervention districts
• Work closely with the district health officials and other NTEP staff to establish a strong working relationship and coordinate to develop weekly/fortnightly/monthly micro plans, ensuring maximum coverage of the planned project activities.
• Supervise project design requirements including identification of community camp locations, awareness generation planning, liaising with state and district health teams, mobilising communities, preparing for camp operations and data collection
• Supervise the quality of population targeting, mobilization, engagement, and implementation through hands-on involvement at community camps, and regular field visits to assigned public health facilities and ensure compliance with the implementation plan
• Work with other field-level health workers/ TB champions, front line workers and camp staff members for effective patient mobilization
• Lead the camp operations at the implementation site
• Ensure adherence to M&E plan, report and monitor data through M&E systems, ensure timely reporting by the field team and conduct periodic review and performance assessment
• Support field team in debottlenecking and problem-solving operational issues and undertake training and handhold field staff through project on-boarding
• Liaise with government facilities to ensure seamless linkages to care for presumptive patients
• Work collaboratively with other members of the project team, liaising with other Stakeholder teams and the SPMO (State project management office)
• Report and record details of the camps, such as place of camp, no. of people mobilised for camp, no. of x-rays taken etc, to district officials and SLNI and maintain recommended logs, registers and MIS for the camp
• Participate in staff meetings, and provide input into weekly/monthly reports for SLNI and district team
• Maintain seamless reporting and communication to State PMU and National PMU of the project
• Ensure sample transportation collected during the camp to key NAAT sites
• Any other jobs assigned as per program need

Qualifications

• Prior experience in managing field operations (public health experience desired)
• At least 4 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience as a manager leading a team
• Bachelor/Masters’ degree in any relevant field
• Preference would be given to candidates having experience in the public health sector, especially in conducting health camps
• Proven ability to work and multi-task under pressure and in stringent timelines, respond quickly to changing situations in complex project environments, prepare responses/narratives quickly and clearly and use personal initiative
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, and an articulate team player
• Strong project management and people management skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and Google forms
• Broader project communications experience and skills desirable
• Should be willing to travel extensively for project purposes within and outside the respective district
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken command of English and regional languages.

Application procedure:

Interested candidates will send their resumes to recruitment@chri.org.in  with the subject line mentioning “District Supervisor” by 5^th May 2024.

CHRI reserves the right to assign districts in the final offer to the shortlisted applicants based on program requirements.

All Applicants must have legal authorization to work in India.

CHRI is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

CHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. CHRI does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note: The selected candidate shall be issued an employment contract valid up to 31^st December 2024 further contract extension will be based on program needs.  

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