Junior Field Officers (19 Vacancies)

1. POSITION(S) VACANT: Junior Field Officers (JFOs), 19 Vacancies, The Union, New Delhi 

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
 

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is an international scientific organisation headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1920, The Union’s goal is to promote national autonomy within the framework of priorities of each country, by developing, implementing, and assessing anti-tuberculosis, lung health and non-communicable disease programmes, as well as other public health issues.

The Union has been working to improve health for people in low and middle-income countries, by conducting scientific research, and working with governments and other agencies, to translate research into better health for people around the world, and delivering projects directly in the field, driving change to ensure the best quality care.

The Union Office in India provides public health expertise to the South East Asia region’s governments, civil society, corporations and international agencies on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care, and tobacco control. It also conducts operational research, capacity-building programmes and grant-monitoring services.

For more information about International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), please visit https://theunion.org/

About The Project:

The iDEFEAT TB Project is rolling out population wide TB Screening in the urban geography of Delhi using handheld X-ray machines and newer tools, thereby ensuring that TB cases are identified and treated as soon as possible and preventing the spread of the disease to other individuals

The project will implement a Population-level ACF package in densely populated urban settings to efficiently screen a population of approximately 500,000 persons.

The project activity will employ highly sensitive screening tests such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled ultra-portable handheld X-rays. 

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Junior Field Officers (JFOs) shall be responsible for overseeing the team of staff participating in the screening activity, implementing the project as per the performance framework, monitoring and data validation, and addressing day to day pragmatic challenges on the ground.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
(1) Develop the screening plan, coordinate screening activities and manage operations at the project site;
(2) Oversee preparatory visits to selected project sites before commencing screening activity;
(3) Ensure the quality of data collected, data management and ensure timely reporting;

(4) Oversee community mobilisation and queue management at the screening site;

(5) Coordinate with volunteers for quality-assured door to door screening and mobilisation of eligible persons for camps;
(6) Laise with local stakeholders for all screening activities;
(7) Support X-ray technicians in debottlenecking and problem-solving operational issues;

(8) Liaise with district and block-level NTEP officials and the primary health care team for effective project implementation;
(9) Ensure regular conduct of active TB case-finding activities and proper linking for treatment initiation;
(10) Ensure adherence to the M&E and implementation plans;
(11) Ensure timely reporting of all problems faced in implementing the screening protocol;
(12) Undertake any other job or task assigned by the project team.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Postgraduate in Health/ Social Work/ allied subjects;

(2) At least one to three years of experience in the public health/ development sector and ability to work independently;
(3) Prior experience in managing field operations and working in community setups is preferred;
(4) Experience of working with the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Building successful collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
(2) Fluency in the regional language is mandatory; Preference will be given to local candidates;

(3) Willingness to travel extensively within the project area, as necessary.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross compensation budgeted for the position is Rs. 35,000 per month. Project-related travel expenses shall be separately reimbursed.

6. DURATION OF CONTRACT: The incumbent shall be offered a one-year contract.

7. NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 19 Vacancies

8. LOCATION: New Delhi

9. REFERENCE: JFO-UNION
 

10. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081-9900; 4165 3612
 

11. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply by or before May 15, 2025.

Note:
(1) Due to the urgent requirement for the role, interviews may be arranged before the advertisement period ends. Interested candidates are urged to apply promptly.
(2) Preference will be given to candidates who can join immediately.

The Union is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.