Research Specialist (District TB Coordinator), Community Health Sciences

• oversee implementation of TB-related project activities across assigned districts and keep project management informed of progress
• coordinate with District Health Officers, District TB Coordinators, Basic Management Units (BMUs), MNCH coordinators, and other relevant stakeholders
• develop and review weekly and monthly micro-plans for TB contact management and Mobile TB Van operations in coordination with relevant teams
• supervise Social Mobilizers and other assigned field staff, providing technical guidance and operational support
• monitor MTV operations and coordinate field schedules, outreach activities, supplies, and logistics
• support hospital–TB linkage activities and strengthen coordination between health facilities, BMUs, and project teams
• review project dashboards and ensure timely, complete, and accurate data entry across contact management, MTV, and hospital–TB linkage activities
• identify data discrepancies and coordinate timely correction and reconciliation with relevant teams
• monitor implementation against targets, identify operational challenges, and recommend corrective actions
• prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports using prescribed formats
• organize and participate in project review meetings, stakeholder consultations, and district-level coordination forums
• perform other project-related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
   

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or another relevant field
• at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in public health, TB control, health programmes, research, or field coordination
• experience coordinating with district health authorities, government programmes, health facilities, or community-based teams
• understanding of TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, contact management, and referral systems
• experience in field team supervision, monitoring, data review, and reporting
• familiarity with digital data collection tools, dashboards, or health information systems will be an advantage
• strong communication, coordination, analytical, and report-writing skills
• ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and travel to assigned field locations.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.