KHPT is a not-for-profit charitable entity that spearheads focused initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in India. In 2003, KHPT was founded with a mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities and our journey started with the focus on reducing the prevalence of HIV in Karnataka, specifically among most at-risk populations. These interventions were evidence-driven, systematically planned, rigorously implemented, and monitored. We succeeded in scaling impact well beyond Karnataka and KHPT became a learning site for innovative approaches. We work primarily in the fields of Maternal, Neonatal & Child health (MNCH), Tuberculosis (TB), Adolescent Health (AH), and Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).
KHPT as a sub-recipient of Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) is implementing “Joint Effort for Eliminating TB (JEET)” Project in Karnataka State and invites applications for the following position from committed professionals the project JEET.
Post : Field Officers
No of posts : 06 (Bangalore City-2, Bangalore Urban-1,Belgaum-1, Bagalkot-1, Bijapur-1)
Project : JEET 2.0
Qualification, Skills & Competencies
• Graduate/Post Graduate or B.Pharma
• 2 - 5 years of experience in TB Program or Public and Private Partnerships Program or experience in sales at Pharma/diagnostics/hospital
• Self-motivated and able to motivate other
• Proficiency in local language, Basic knowledge of English (written) is required
• Must have a two-wheeler and a valid license
• Willingness to travel
Roles and Responsibilities
• Mapping the universe of private-sector doctors/providers diagnosing and treating TB patients. Understanding their prescription potential and building the TB patient referral network for these doctors
• Engage and ensure high potential doctors/providers and their referral networks become part of the project
• Map and engage laboratories surrounding target doctors
• Promote the PMTPT [Programmatic management of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy] program and STCI guidelines through regular in-clinic communication as per call plan
• Ensure quality execution in terms of detailing and conducting scientific activities to engage doctors
• Ensuring Doctors agreement for enrollment of Household contacts [HHC’s] of all notified patients on TB Preventive Therapy [TPT]
• Engaging &Empaneling diagnostic centers/ radiography centers with the project for carrying out X-ray’s for the HHC
• Invite and ensure availability of Private & public sector Doctors to the CME
• Engage Public sector Doctors on PMTPT as per the need of the program
• Data collection and reporting as required
• Maintains confidentiality of the tests and patient-related information
• Engaging in other Providers & patient-facing activities as per the requirement of the project
Reporting
The Field Officers will be reporting to the District Lead of respective district/s
Remuneration
The remuneration for the above positions will be fixed in line with internal policies and market standards which will be set based on qualification, relevant experience, budget availability and interview performance.
KHPT provides a safe working environment for all its employees, follows the principle of equal opportunity and encourages women applicants to apply. Also, individuals who are physically challenged with the required skills /knowledge and who are willing to travel are also encouraged to apply.
We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency, suitability, aptitude to work with our health programmes and in-depth knowledge of thematic areas we work. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
The above position demands excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills and involves travel. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in the relevant field and local candidates with the required expertise and skill sets.
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply using the prescribed KHPT Application Format with a covering letter and email it to jobs@khpt.org. Candidates can download the format by clicking on ‘Application Format’ or visit our website to download the format.
The application should reach on or before 24th June 2022
Please note that completed applications in the prescribed format will help us in shortlisting effectively.
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