Human Resources

The STDC works under the leadership of the STDC Director. She/he is an appropriately senior official from the state health system, preferably from the department of Public health, having prior TB program management experience (such as a former DTO). This position is a full-time role and the minimum tenure recommended for a STDC Director is 5 years. This is to ensure that the person can learn about the latest updates in the TB program in a short span of time and has adequate time to contribute effectively to the state TB program.

The following is the staffing structure of the STDC, all of whom report directly to the Director. These positions may be regular positions from the State health system or may be contractual staff as decided by the state health administrators.

STDC Organogram

The two sections of the STDC will each be headed by a Medical Officer. The Medical Officer-Training will be supported by a training coordinator and a Statistical Assistant. The Medical Office-SM&E will be supported by an Epidemiologist, Statistician and a Nikshay Operator. The STDC director will also be supported by an Accountant, a Secretarial Assistant; and other support staff.

  • The Medical Officer-training, will be one of the primary trainers to conduct program training and is responsible for the NTEP Training in the state. S/He in-turn is supported by the Training Coordinator and a Statistical assistant. Together they are required to calculate the training load, plan, execute and report the status of NTEP related training across the state, according to the latest NTEP Training Guidelines. 
  • The Medical Officer-SM&E along with epidemiologist, biostatistician, and a Nikshay Operator, is responsible to conduct SM&E activities, at the state and district levels and ensure the optimum program performance. 
  • The STDC accountant is required to manage the funds received for conducting the STDC activities and the secretarial assistant supports the director in general administration activities.  

The RTPMCs are also expected to have two sections similar to the STDC each headed by a Medical Officer, both of whom reports to the STDC Director. The IRL managed by the IRL Microbiologist also reports to the STDC Director.

The above structure is the minimum human resource expected for any STDC. STDCs of larger states may need to be provided with additional staff/n more RTPMCs based on the load of activities. The norms for the qualifications and experience required for each of the STDC staff will be mentioned in the HR norms and TORs published by the Central TB Division.