TB Surveillance Outbreak Specialist/Investigator

Location: State Capital (Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat)

Band/Grade: 2B

Department: Piramal School of Leadership

Last Updated On: 03/04/26

Degree of Travel Required: Medium to high travel to various intervention districts

Purpose of Job

About the Project

This project, implemented by PSMRI in partnership with the STOP TB Partnership and supported through the U.S. Department of State, aims to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) detection and linkage to treatment among underserved tribal populations across India.

Phase 1 of the initiative will screen approximately 2 million people across 24 districts in 8 high-burden states using 150 mobile screening teams equipped with AI-enabled portable digital X-ray and molecular diagnostic tools. The project will deploy a large field workforce supported by strong monitoring and program management structures to ensure quality, speed, and accountability.

The following role contributes to this effort by supporting community screening, diagnostics, coordination, monitoring, and linkage to TB treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).

About the Role

The Surveillance Specialist – TB at the state level will be responsible for operationalizing and strengthening TB surveillance systems across districts, ensuring real-time, high-quality, case-based surveillance. The role will enable early identification of TB hotspots, outbreaks, and programmatic gaps, and support timely public health response, particularly in high-burden and tribal geographies.

The role will act as a critical bridge between data and action, integrating surveillance with program implementation, RMLE systems, and outbreak response at the state and district levels.

The role is expected to work towards:

1. Conduct outbreak investigations and build the capacity of Block & District teams to conduct outbreak investigations, including:
   • Household and community clustering.
   • Drug-resistant TB clusters.
2. Adapt project and program-identified methodologies for:
   • Hotspot identification and micro-prioritization (village/block level).
   • Detection of high TB burden clusters and underserved populations.
   • Identification of rising DR-TB trends and diagnostic gaps.
3. Analyze data to:
   • Measure TB screening and testing coverage under the project.
   • Identify TB hotspots and high-burden geographies (district/block/village level).
   • Detect clusters of TB cases and underserved populations.
   • Identify emerging trends in DR-TB and diagnostic gaps.
4. Support implementation of TB outbreak definitions, protocols, and response frameworks at the state level.
5. Support micro-prioritization of villages/blocks for targeted interventions.
6. Generate regular surveillance insights and dashboards for state and district teams.
7. Work closely with RMLE teams to:
   • Ensure data quality, triangulation, and validation.
   • Integrate surveillance indicators into M&E frameworks and dashboards.
8. Translate surveillance data into:
   • Actionable programmatic recommendations for districts.
   • Inputs for state program planning and course correction.
9. Build capacity of district surveillance staff, RMLE teams, and program teams on:
   • Surveillance systems and tools.
   • Data analysis and interpretation.
   • Use of dashboards and digital platforms.
10. Support development and dissemination of:
    • SOPs, guidelines, and training materials.
11. Provide technical assistance to the State TB Cell, District TB Officers, and partners.
12. Prepare state-level surveillance reports, including:
    • Trend analysis.
    • Hotspot mapping.
    • Outbreak summaries.
13. Support development of:
    • Technical briefs.
    • Case studies and best practices.
14. Ensure timely reporting to the State Lead and national teams.
15. Any other specific task assigned by the organisation, as required.

Key Stakeholders

External

• State TB Cell.
• Department of Tribal Affairs.
• Central TB Division.
• Related organizations, as and when required.

Internal

• Central and State Operations Teams.
• Other Program Departments.

Reporting Structure

Role Directly Reports To

State Lead

Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Demography, Data Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Additional training/certification in epidemiology, surveillance, or data analytics will be an advantage.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in public health programs, with a strong focus on:
  • Disease surveillance systems.
  • TB or other communicable diseases.
• Demonstrated experience working with or supporting the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) or similar large-scale national health programs.
• Experience in the design and management of surveillance systems at the state level.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, especially at the national level (CTD, NHM, ICMR).
• Experience in donor-funded state programs and large-scale field implementations.
• Proven experience in data-driven program management and integration with M&E systems.
• Experience in operational research, outbreak investigations, or epidemiological studies.
• Strong understanding of:
  • TB epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and DR-TB challenges.
  • Surveillance systems and case-based reporting platforms (e.g., Ni-kshay).
• Expertise in:
  • Data analysis tools (SPSS, Stata, R, Python, or equivalent).
  • Data visualization and dashboarding tools.
  • GIS-based mapping and hotspot analysis (desirable).
• Knowledge of:
  • Evaluation methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods).
  • AI/ML applications in public health surveillance.
• Fluency in English and Hindi (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory. Knowledge of other Indian languages will be an asset.
• Ability to effectively communicate, network, and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to seamlessly multitask in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent training and mentoring skills.

Additional Preference (Desirable)

• Experience in Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), advanced epidemiological modelling, or outbreak analytics.
• Proven experience working with tribal communities or in rural/underserved areas, with a particular focus on youth or students.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, including government agencies, NGOs, and local community leaders.

Values

Knowledge

• Expertise – We strive for a deeper understanding of our domain.
• Innovation – We aspire to do things creatively.

Action

• Entrepreneurship – We are empowered to act decisively and create value.
• Integrity – We are consistent in our thoughts, speech, and action.

Care

• Trusteeship – We protect the interests of our customers, community, employees, partners, and shareholders.
• Humility – We aspire to be the best, yet strive to be humble

 

 

Application Process (Mandatory to Fill the Form and Share CV)

To apply, please fill the application form using the link provided and share your resume at:

hr.psl@piramalswasthya.org

Application Form for TB Surveillance/Outbreak Specialist – TBMJA – Fill out form

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