PROJECT LEAD - for the anticipated Life-saving Facility and Community-based Service Delivery Support for Tuberculosis (FCSDS) - FULL-TIME STAFF

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

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Indonesia. In 2024, it was estimated that there were 1,092,000 TB cases in the country, of which 856,420 people were notified, including 12,128 people with drug-resistant TB (DR-TB). Despite progress in case notification, significant gaps remain in treatment coverage and enrollment. For example, among DR-TB cases notified, only 9,573 patients were enrolled in treatment. Treatment success rates also show disparities, with some areas recording success rates of 85% for drug-susceptible TB (DS-TB) and only 59% for DR-TB. Additionally, the initiation of TB preventive therapy (TPT) remains alarmingly low—19.4% in 2024.

Over the years, Indonesia has received substantial support from various partners, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to strengthen TB case finding, improve treatment services, mobilise community engagement, and foster multi-sectoral collaboration. However, with the cessation of USAID’s TB program funding, several life-saving interventions are now facing critical support gaps, threatening the continuity and quality of TB services in high-burden areas.

The Life-saving Facility and Community-based Service Delivery Support for Tuberculosis (FCSDS) Project has been designed to address these urgent needs. This initiative aims to improve access to high-quality TB services, including timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and TPT provision, with a special focus on provinces and districts that are currently experiencing the most significant challenges in maintaining TB service continuity. The Stop TB Partnership in Indonesia will lead the implementation. Through close collaboration with government health services, civil society, and community actors, the project will strengthen both facility-based and community-based TB service delivery. Activities will include enhancing early case detection, improving treatment initiation and adherence, expanding TPT coverage, and ensuring patient support throughout the treatment journey. By bridging service delivery gaps and safeguarding essential interventions, the FCSDS TB Project seeks to save lives, reduce TB transmission, and protect vulnerable communities from the ongoing TB epidemic in Indonesia.

The Opportunity

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

Job position : Project Lead

Direct Report :  Program Manager STPI

Status : Temporary Staff (LOE 100%)

Duration : 7 Months, with the possibility of extension

Location : Jakarta

Working Hours : 40 hours/week

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background: A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or a related field is highly desirable.

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 case finding, treatment enrollment, and treatment outcomes;

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 local levels;

4. Establishing and maintaining liaison with governmental authorities, health institutions, and community stakeholders;

5. Leading, mentoring, and providing technical assistance to project teams and local government staff in 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, and interpersonal skills, strong time management, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines, with community stakeholders, and with national-level government and partners.

2. Excellent fluency in written and spoken English is required.

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

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

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

Additional Technical Competencies

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

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

3. Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks for TB programs;

4. Strong skills in community engagement and patient-centred approaches to TB case finding, treatment enrollment, and treatment outcomes.

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.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Program Leadership and Management

1. Lead the design, planning, and implementation of TB interventions at the subnational level, including case finding, treatment enrollment, and treatment outcome monitoring;

2. Provide overall strategic direction and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with national TB program priorities and donor requirements;

3. Oversee project implementation, ensuring timely delivery of activities, quality standards, and adherence to budget and operational guidelines.

2.    Technical Support and Capacity Building

1. Provide technical guidance to subnational health authorities, civil society organisations, and project staff on TB program strategies and community-based interventions;

2. Facilitate training, mentoring, and capacity building for project and government staff to strengthen program implementation and monitoring;

3. Support the development and application of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks specific to TB interventions.

3.    Stakeholder Engagement

1. Establish and maintain relationships with national and subnational government authorities, donors, civil society partners, and other stakeholders;

2. Represent the project in national-level meetings and coordination forums;

3. Ensure effective communication and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of the program.

4.    Logistics and Resource Management

1. Oversee TB program logistics, including supply chain and procurement of drugs, diagnostics, and other essential commodities;

2. Coordinate with national and subnational authorities to ensure the timely availability and distribution of TB commodities;

3. Monitor and report on program budget, expenditures, and resource utilisation.

   
   

5.    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

1. Ensure rigorous monitoring of program indicators, including TB case detection, treatment enrollment, and treatment outcomes;

2. Analyse program data to inform decision-making, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions;

3. Prepare high-quality reports for donors, government partners, and internal management, ensuring transparency and accountability.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A cover letter and CV (both in English) with a contact list of referees and salary expectation (including the most recent salary) must be received by STPI no later than October 5th, 2025, via the following Google Form link: Job Application Form Project 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.