Consultant, State Operations Lead, Infectious Diseases - Tuberculosis, Odisha

About the role

The State Operations Lead - Odisha, under the overall supervision of the Project Lead, PATH and under the guidance of the State TB Officer, Odisha, will be responsible for leading end-to-end operations of all project activities in Odisha. S/he will serve as the primary interface with the State TB Cell-Odisha and district NTEP teams, overseeing rollout of the virtual TPT clinic model, diagnostics, logistics, and provider engagement in the aspirational districts of Kalahandi and Koraput. S/he will provide continuous coordination, monitoring, and documentation of state-specific learnings and transition planning to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of the PIVOT-TPT model in Odisha. Specific roles of this position include: Serve as the primary point of contact and interface with the State TB Cell-Odisha, State TB Officer, and state NTEP team for all project activities and coordination. Lead introductory meetings with State and District NTEP officials in Odisha to formalize technical support, develop operational plans, and secure administrative buy-in. Participate in project orientation cum kick-off meetings organized in Odisha, providing local support in arrangements and coordination with state and district officials. Conduct private provider mapping, readiness audits, and selection of potential private providers in Kalahandi and Koraput districts for establishing TPT clinic hubs. Lead formalization of engagement with at least 3 high-load private providers in Odisha through NTEP certification, conducting on-site clinical induction on TPT protocols, digital workflows, and Ni-kshay reporting. Oversee deployment and active operations of the virtual TPT clinic tool across 3 facilities in Kalahandi and Koraput, ensuring systematic operationalization and provider adoption. Coordinate diagnostic services including portable digital X-ray screening for household contacts, ensuring field-based operations and integration with virtual clinic workflows. Ensure supply chain management of TPT drugs at facility level, monitoring stock positions, reconciliation with NTEP supplies, and beneficiary access. Organize and support Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions for private providers in Kalahandi district in collaboration with district NTEP and medical college facilitators. Lead monthly review meetings with District TB Officers in Kalahandi and Koraput to analyze performance, review KPIs, and implement corrective actions. Participate in quarterly state-level review meetings with State TB Officer and state team, providing updates on progress, challenges, and support requirements. Conduct monthly supportive supervision visits to all 3 TPT clinic hubs in Odisha, using standardized ODK-based supervision tools to assess facility standards, drug stocks, and cascade adherence. Validate contact enumeration and TPT service delivery through home visits to 2-5 pulmonary TB pa