Job Opportunity: DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS TECHNICAL OFFICER (DR TB TO) - FCSDS

About STPI

Stop TB Partnership Indonesia (STPI), formally known as Yayasan Kemitraan Tuberculosis Indonesia, has been at the forefront of civil society efforts to accelerate TB elimination 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 for a DRUG RESISTANT TB TECHNICAL OFFICER (DR TB TO) who will be a full-time staff member in the FCSDS Project team, under the supervision of DR TB Technical Coordinator and reporting to the STPI Management team.

Job position : DRUG RESISTANT TB TECHNICAL OFFICER (DR TB TO)

Direct Report :  DR TB Technical Coordinator 

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 bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or a related field is required;

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

Work Experience – Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following areas:

1. Designing and implementing TB programs at the subnational level, specifically on DR TB diagnosis, treatment enrollment, treatment outcomes, and service quality improvement; 

2. Leading community-based interventions with a focus on community empowerment and mobilisation;

3. Working with national and subnational government authorities and local partners in terms of TB programs;

4. Coordinating and providing day-to-day technical guidance to field teams.

5. Strong strategic planning and problem-solving in translating local constraints into timely solutions; 

6. Familiarity with DR TB program logistics, supply chain, and procurement mechanisms;

General Competencies

1. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills;

2. Ability to work collaboratively with field teams, local government and health institutions, health services, communities, and project management;

3. Excellent fluency in written and spoken English;

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

5. Strong organisational skills and ability to supervise multiple field teams effectively and ensure compatible project outputs.

Technical Competencies

1. Strong knowledge and experience of DR TB diagnosis, treatment enrollment, treatment outcomes, and service quality improvement;

2. Experience and knowledge of community-centred approaches for DR TB case finding and diagnosis, treatment enrollment, and treatment outcomes support tailored to local conditions;

3. Ability to oversee intervention in multiple sites and ensure implementation adherence to technical protocols and project guidelines;

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

5. Understanding of DR TB program logistics, procurement, and supply chain management;

6. Ability to analyse operational data to inform the DR TB coordinator's decisions and improve field implementation.

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 Technical Officer supports the day-to-day technical implementation of DR TB interventions within their assigned regional area or designated districts/cities. This includes providing hands-on technical guidance to field teams, supporting adherence to technical protocols and project guidelines, assisting with routine quality assurance, and contributing to the achievement of DR TB targets, under the direct supervision of the DR TB Technical Coordinator.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Implementation Coordination and Support 

   1. Provide technical advice to the DR TB Technical Coordinator on project  implementation, with a focus on DR TB community-based approaches, linkage to diagnostic services, referral mechanisms, and DR TB service quality improvement mechanisms at the subnational level.

   2. Coordinate and support the day-to-day technical implementation of DR TB interventions to field teams in assigned regional districts/cities, based on direction and decision from DR TB Lead;

   3. Ensure DR TB activities are implemented in accordance with national TB guidelines, project guidelines, and technical protocols.

   4. Support field teams in identifying and resolving technical challenges encountered during the implementation of interventions.

   5. Support the delivery of technical training, on-the-job mentoring, and refresher sessions for DR TB implementers in field level.

   6. Assist in the development, adaptation, and dissemination of technical guidelines, tools, and job aids related to DR TB implementation.

2. Coordination with CF Team and Stakeholders at the Subnational Level 

   1. Coordinate closely with the CF Team to ensure referral, diagnosis, and feedback loops for DR TB cases identified through CF.

   2. Maintain relationships with subnational health authorities, health facilities (primary health centres, hospitals/RS PMDT, laboratories, and/or other designated DR-TB treatment facilities), and community leaders;

   3. Facilitate coordination between field teams, local authorities, and the Project Coordinator;

3. Logistics and Resource Monitoring

   1. Support the DR TB Coordinator in monitoring logistics, supply chain, and procurement for TB commodities;

   2. Ensure timely availability of DR TB logistics including but not limited to drugs, diagnostics, and other essential resources at intervention sites.

   3. Monitor the implementation and utilization of the adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting platform for DR TB patients.

4. Data Utilisation and Reporting

   1. Report critical updates, operational challenges, and successes to the DR TB Technical Coordinator for decision-making.

   2. Collect, review, and analyse operational data from field sites for the DR TB Technical Coordinator and DR TB MEL Coordinator;

   3. Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improving TB program delivery;

   4. Support the preparation of subnational reports for internal management and donor review.

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 Technical Officers

Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication, and those not selected for advancement will not be individually notified.

Stop TB Partnership Indonesia is an institution that opens 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.

Stop TB Partnership accommodates applicants with disabilities, where eligible applicants with disabilities can participate in the application process. Please notify us in writing of any special needs at the time of application.

Key Performance Indicators

A. Technical Implementation Coordination and Support

Area	KPI
Coordination Meeting	Coordination meeting with Field teams in assigned districts/cities is conducted regularly
SOP Compliance	DR TB activities implemented in line with national TB guidelines and project SOPs (≥90% compliance)
Field Execution	DR TB field activities implemented according to approved technical approach and schedule
Root Cause Analysis	Technical problems analysed and practical solutions proposed
Escalation Quality	Escalated issues accompanied by clear analysis and recommendations
On-the-Job Mentoring	Mentoring and coaching sessions for DR TB implementers documented
Knowledge Uptake	Improved technical understanding among DR TB field staff
Tool Utilisation	DR TB technical tools and job aids are actively used by field teams

B. Coordination with Stakeholders at Subnational Level and DR Team

Area	KPI
Issue Resolution	Technical implementation issues resolved or escalated within ≤10 working days
Responsiveness	Field teams receive technical support in a timely manner
Root Cause Analysis	Technical problems analysed and practical solutions proposed
Escalation Quality	Escalated issues accompanied by clear analysis and recommendations
Feedback Loop	Diagnostic feedback from DR team communicated to CF implementers

C. Logistics and Resource Monitoring

Area	KPI
Logistics Coordination	Support DR TB Technical Coordinator to coordinate with subnational health authorities in ensuring logistics availability
Bottleneck Resolution	Diagnostic-related technical bottlenecks identified and addressed

D. Documentation, Reporting, and Learning

Area	KPI
Technical Reporting	Technical DR TB implementation updates in assigned districts/cities submitted on time (100%)
Field Documentation	Field observations, lessons learned, and best practices documented
Knowledge Sharing	Technical inputs contributed to program learning and review forums
Data Use	Monitoring data used to improve technical implementation