Medical Officer Tuberculosis Initiative

The Jiv Daya Foundation is seeking a qualified medical professional (MBBS/MD), preferably with experience in Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, or Infectious Diseases, to manage and strengthen its Tuberculosis (TB) Initiative. This program partners with government medical colleges and public hospitals across India to improve access to TB diagnostics, second-line therapies, drug-resistant TB management, and patient-centric care.

The Medical Officer will lead clinical reviews, manage patient eligibility, oversee treatment pathways, and work closely with treating physicians to improve outcomes. The role involves ensuring high-quality TB care delivery, optimizing program operations, and guiding strategic improvements across partner institutions.

Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Review & Patient Management   Review patient profiles from partner hospitals and assess eligibility for treatment support (first-line, second-line, MDR/XDR regimens, diagnostics, etc.).
Provide clinical recommendations on initiating, continuing, modifying, or escalating TB treatment based on severity, drug resistance patterns, and patient response.
Ensure appropriate diagnostic workup (Gene Xpert, sputum smears, imaging, cultures, DST) as per national guidelines.
Oversee monitoring of treatment progress, adverse reactions, adherence, and follow-up schedules.

Coordination with Treating Physicians   Serve as the primary liaison with pulmonologists, chest physicians, infectious disease specialists, and TB center doctors.
Discuss complex cases (e.g., MDR/XDR, extrapulmonary TB, treatment failures) and offer second-opinion support when needed.
Ensure efficient and timely communication between treating teams and the Foundation for approvals, procurements, and treatment decisions.

Program Oversight & Quality Improvement   Identify gaps in TB care delivery including diagnostics, drug availability, documentation, or follow-up and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure timely delivery and optimal utilization of TB medicines, diagnostics, and supportive services.

Data, Reporting & Insights   Maintain updated treatment logs, patient registries, and adherence monitoring systems.
Review clinical and programmatic data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare structured reports and insights to guide decision-making and strengthen program impact.

Qualifications    MBBS (required) ;  MD/DNB in Pulmonary Medicine / Respiratory Medicine / Internal Medicine / Infectious Diseases  strongly preferred.
Experience in TB management (DS-TB, DR-TB) is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of TB diagnostic algorithms, treatment guidelines, NTEP protocols, and patient monitoring.
Ability to interpret radiology, microbiology, and DST reports and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Travel Requirement   Up to  30–40% travel  for visits to partner hospitals, training sessions, and program assessments across India.