Job Opportunity: DRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS (DR TB) LEAD - FCSDS

About STPI

The Stop TB Partnership Indonesia (STPI), formally known as Yayasan Kemitraan Tuberculosis Indonesia, has been at the forefront of civil society efforts to accelerate the elimination of TB in Indonesia since 2018. Over the years, STPI has established itself as a key partner to the Government of Indonesia, bringing together communities, civil society, and stakeholders to strengthen the national TB response. Drawing on its extensive experience, reach, and technical expertise, STPI has earned the trust of partners as a driving force in Indonesia’s TB response.

Project Background

Indonesia continues to face one of the world’s highest tuberculosis (TB) burdens, with an estimated 1.08 million cases and 126,100 TB-related deaths annually. While significant progress has been made in recent years—most notably achieving a 79% TB case notification rate in 2024—national case detection has plateaued since then, indicating diminishing returns from existing strategies. Critical gaps persist, particularly in drug-resistant TB (DR-TB), where only 41% of estimated RR/MDR-TB cases are diagnosed and treatment success remains low at 59%. Structural barriers, including limited DR-TB referral facilities and geographic and financial constraints, continue to undermine equitable access to care. At the same time, TB preventive therapy (TPT) has shown encouraging improvements in uptake and completion, but overall coverage remains below national targets.

Indonesia’s TB response has historically relied on substantial international support, including from USAID-funded programs that strengthened community-based case finding, DR-TB services, and preventive interventions. The cessation of USAID TB funding has created significant service gaps, particularly in high-burden and resource-constrained areas, threatening continuity and quality of care. In response, the Life-saving Facility and Community-based Service Delivery Support for Tuberculosis (FCSDS) Project was launched to stabilise and sustain essential TB services. Currently implemented in four high-burden districts in West Java as a proof-of-concept, FCSDS focuses on intensified facility- and community-based case-finding to maintain access to life-saving services during a critical transition period.

However, the scale and complexity of Indonesia’s TB epidemic—especially the persistent DR-TB burden—require a broader and more integrated response. The proposed expansion of FCSDS aims to extend coverage to additional high-burden districts in West Java and East Java, which together account for around 30% of the national TB burden, while broadening the scope beyond case detection alone. The expanded model shifts toward an end-to-end cascade approach, strengthening linkage to treatment, patient-centred support, drug safety monitoring, and quality improvement mechanisms to improve retention and outcomes, particularly for DR-TB patients. Through close collaboration with government, civil society, and communities, FCSDS seeks to preserve hard-won gains, close critical service gaps, and accelerate progress toward Indonesia’s national TB elimination goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a DR TB Lead who will be a full-time staff member in the FCSDS Project team, reporting to the STPI Management team.

Job position : DR TB Lead

Direct Report :  Program Manager STPI

Status :  Temporary Staff (LOE 100%)

Duration :  8 months, with the possibility of extension

Location : Jakarta

Working Hours : 40 hours/week

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background: 

1. A Medical Doctor (MD), with a Master or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or a related field is highly desirable.

2. Relevant professional experience in TB or public health can substitute for advanced degrees in some cases.

Work Experience – Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following areas:

1. Designing, managing, and implementing TB or communicable disease programs, with emphasis on DR TB diagnosis, treatment enrollment, treatment outcomes, and service quality improvement.

2. Leading community-based interventions and engaging civil society organisations in health program delivery;

3. Providing technical support for policy analysis, advocacy, and multi-sectoral collaboration at national and subnational levels;

4. Establishing and maintaining liaison with governmental authorities, health services, and community stakeholders at national and subnational level;

5. Leading, mentoring, and providing technical assistance to project teams and field teams in DR TB program implementation;

6. Engaging with donors, implementing partners, and host country governments to advance program objectives;

7. Familiarity with national TB programs, the Ministry of Health, or similar public health institutions is highly desirable.

8. Strong skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program monitoring.

9. Proven experience in project management, including oversight of operational aspects such as human resources, finance, procurement, administration, and compliance with donor requirements.

General Competencies

1. Excellent communication, supervisory, interpersonal skills, and strong time management;

2. Ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines, with community stakeholders, national and subnational government and partners;

3. Excellent fluency in written and spoken English is required;

4. Willingness to travel to project intervention sites across subnational regions in Indonesia;

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt strategies based on local context;

6. Strong decision-making authority and leadership competencies;

7. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder teams and engage with government, civil society, donors, and local partners.

Additional Technical Competencies

1. In-depth understanding and experience in the effort of DR TB diagnosis, treatment enrollment, treatment outcomes, and service quality improvement.

2. Strong analytical skills regarding the determination of strategies and patient-centred approaches to DR TB diagnosis, treatment enrollment, treatment outcomes, and service quality improvement based on local conditions.

3. Understanding of TB program logistics and procurement mechanisms, including supply chain management and implementation for TB diagnostics, drugs, and related commodities;

4. Experience of psychosocial and nutritional support to enhance TB treatment adherence and success;

5. Experience in coordinating with national and subnational health authorities on TB program implementation;

6. Experience in collaborating with health services from primary health centres, hospitals, laboratories, and/or other designated DR-TB treatment facilities;

7. Ability to design monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks for TB programs and their data usage for project decision-making.

8. Experience and strong skills in community engagement and coordination.

VALUES

1. Uphold integrity and respect for diversity and equality.

2. Aim to achieve optimal results and impact.

3. Meaningful collaboration with partners and stakeholders.

4. Promote innovations that give leverage to achievement.

5. Purposeful in accounting for progress and achievement.

The DR TB Lead is responsible for providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership for DR TB interventions across all districts/cities, ensuring effective implementation, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination, and achievement of DR TB targets in alignment with national TB program priorities and donor requirements.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Leadership and DR TB Management

   1. Lead the design, planning, coordination, and implementation of DR TB interventions across all districts/cities.

   2. Translate national TB policies and project strategies into operational DR TB plans at the subnational level.

   3. Ensure DR TB activities are implemented on time, within budget, and in compliance with project guidelines and donor requirements.

   4. Coordinate closely with the CF Team to ensure that DR TB outputs align with diagnosis, referral, and treatment enrollment processes.

   5. Directly supervise implementing partners delivering DR-TB interventions in assigned districts/cities, with the support of the DR TB team.

2. Technical Support and Capacity Building

   1. Provide technical guidance on DR TB strategies, referral mechanisms, linkage to diagnostic services, and DR TB service quality improvement mechanisms.

   2. Support subnational health offices, civil society organisations, implementing partners, and health services in strengthening DR TB implementation.

   3. Lead or facilitate training, mentoring, and supportive supervision for DR TB implementers at provincial, districts/cities, and community levels.

   4. Contribute to the development and application of DR TB-related MEL tools and indicators.

   5. Provide technical support for policy analysis and advocacy related to the project.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

   1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with:

      - Subnational health authorities (Provincial and District Health Offices);

      - DR TB health services (primary health centres, hospitals/RS PMDT, laboratories, and/or other designated DR-TB treatment facilities);

      - Civil society and community-based organisations;

      - Implementing partners, third parties and donors.

   2. Represent the DR TB component in coordination meetings, technical discussions, and review forums.

   3. Ensure effective communication and coordination among DR TB stakeholders across all intervention areas.

4. Logistics and Resource Coordination (DR TB-related)

   1. Coordinate DR TB intervention-related logistics, including:

      - Screening tools and commodities;

      - Community mobilisation resources;

      - Nutritional support package;

      - Referral and tracking tools.

   2. Coordinate the establishment of an adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting platform for DR TB patients.

   3. Work with relevant units to ensure the timely availability and utilisation of DR TB resources.

   4. Monitor DR TB-related resource utilisation and flag operational risks affecting DR TB performance.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

   1. Oversee routine monitoring of DR TB performance indicators across all districts/cities.

   2. Oversee DR TB data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and implementation challenges.

   3. Provide evidence-based recommendations to strategic stakeholders for course correction and improvement.

   4. Prepare and deliver high-quality DR TB reports to donors, government partners, and internal management.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Cover letter and CV (both in English) with a contact list of referees and salary expectation (include most recent salary) needs to be received by STPI no later than January 30rd, 2026, via the following Google Form link: Job Application Form DR TB Lead.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication. Those not selected for advancement will not be individually notified.

The Stop TB Partnership Indonesia is an institution that provides equal opportunities for everyone. Applicants may not be discriminated against because of race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, skin colour and/or marital status.

The Stop TB Partnership accommodates applicants with disabilities, enabling eligible individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process. Please notify us in writing of any special needs you may have at the time of application.

PROCESS KPIs

A. Team Planning and Organization

Area	KPI
Team Structure	DR team structure at national and subnational levels established and documented within the first month
Role Clarity	Clear TORs / role assignments for DR TB staff and partners developed and communicated (≥95% staff awareness)
Work Planning	Monthly and quarterly DR TB team workplans developed and approved on time
Risk Planning	Key implementation risks identified with mitigation plans (e.g., staff turnover, access barriers)
Target Alignment	DR TB team targets aligned with project objectives across 100% of districts/cities

B. Team Coordination and Communication

Area	KPI
Internal Coordination	Regular internal DR TB coordination meetings conducted (minimum once per month)
Cross-Team Coordination	Effective coordination mechanisms between DR TB and CF teams in place (meetings, minutes, action plans)
Issue Escalation	Implementation issues identified, escalated, and addressed within ≤14 working days
Information Flow	Technical guidance and policy updates on DR TB communicated to subnational teams in a timely manner

C. Supervision, Coaching, and Performance Management

Area	KPI
Supervision	Supportive supervision visits to DR TB implementation sites conducted as per plan (≥90% completion)
Coaching	Coaching and mentoring sessions for DR TB staff and partners conducted and documented
Problem Solving	Corrective actions and recommendations provided and followed up by subnational teams
Team Performance	≥80% of DR TB team members achieve the individual performance targets agreed

D. Partner and Subnational Team Management

Area	KPI
Partner Engagement	Active DR TB partners engaged in all  districts/cities with clearly defined roles and deliverables
Compliance	DR TB implementation by partners complies with SOPs and national guidelines (≥90% compliance)
Responsiveness	Technical support requests from subnational teams addressed within ≤10 working days
Conflict Resolution	Coordination issues with partners resolved without disrupting DR TB implementation

E. Implementation Monitoring and Accountability

Area	KPI
Progress Tracking	DR TB implementation progress reports produced and submitted on time (100%)
Data-Informed Management	Monitoring data is regularly used in DR TB team meetings to improve implementation
Risk Management	Key implementation risks identified, documented, and mitigation actions implemented
Documentation	Meeting minutes, action plans, supervision reports are properly documented and archived

F. Leadership and Team Culture

Area	KPI
Leadership Effectiveness	DR TB team demonstrates collaborative working practices and adherence to technical direction
Staff Retention	DR TB team retention maintained throughout the contract period
Capacity Strengthening	Demonstrated improvement in DR TB team capacity and implementation quality
Feedback Mechanism	Two-way feedback mechanisms between DR TB Lead and team functioning effectively