LEAP Program Description

Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) – a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group – is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries.

The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country.

About the Position

The TB Diagnostic Network Coordinator will support Indonesia’s National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) in delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order directives. The Coordinator’s primary focus will be to provide technical support for direct delivery service, with a special emphasis on strengthening the quality of TB diagnostic services and networks for TB patients.

The Coordinator will work closely with the NTP to support the implementation of TB interventions, particularly those related to diagnostic services and network expansion. The role will involve identifying implementation challenges and contributing to solutions through coordinated technical support, in collaboration with the Global Fund (GF) and other partners. The Advisor will provide ongoing support to the NTP on TB diagnostic and network-related activities and collaborate with the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Health Foreign Assistance Unit in Indonesia.

The Coordinator will be based within the NTP at the Ministry of Health (MOH) and will work under the guidance of the National TB Program Manager (NTP Manager). The Advisor will also contribute to routine reporting and coordination with the U.S. DoS team.

Responsibilities

Technical and Program Support

• Provide technical and operational support to the NTP in implementing Indonesia’s National Strategic Plan for TB diagnostics and laboratory networks.
• Assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) in expanding access to internationally-recommended molecular rapid TB diagnostics (mWRDs), including Truenat, BD MAX, and other approved technologies.
• Support efforts to strengthen TB laboratory quality assurance systems across the national network.
• Contribute to the implementation of drug-susceptibility testing (DST) and related activities to support improved management of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB).
• Assist with efforts to improve TB laboratory infrastructure and biosafety practices, including supporting renovation activities as needed.
• Support the optimization and expansion of specimen transport and referral systems across districts and provinces.
• Assist in planning and delivering TB laboratory trainings and capacity-building activities for laboratory staff.
• Participate in technical supervisory visits and contribute to documentation of findings and follow-up actions.

Coordination and Program Implementation Support

• Support coordination between the NTP, MOH units, laboratory stakeholders, and implementing partners on TB diagnostic and network activities.
• Assist in identifying and tracking key implementation challenges and support follow-up actions.
• Contribute to communication and coordination with global partners, including the Global Fund and Supranational Reference Laboratories.
• Participate in relevant technical working groups and implementation meetings at national level.

 

REPORTING

The TB Diagnostic Network Coordinator will report to and receive technical direction from the NTP Manager and will work in close collaboration with U.S. DoS Health Foreign Assistance Unit. The Coordinator will submit a monthly summary of activities to the NTP manager and U.S. DoS TB focal points by the 5th day of the following month and will meet with the U.S. DoS Health Foreign Assistance team on a quarterly basis to review progress and priorities. Additionally, the Advisor will submit a weekly progress report highlighting achievements to the U.S. Embassy/ U.S. DoS team.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, laboratory sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in TB, public health, or laboratory systems strengthening.
• Experience supporting TB programs, preferably at national or sub-national level.
• Familiarity with TB diagnostic approaches, laboratory systems, and DR-TB management.
• Experience supporting implementation of health programs or projects, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to review data, identify challenges, and contribute to practical solutions.
• Experience supporting training or capacity-building activities is an asset.
• Experience working with government counterparts and/or international partners preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant data tools.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Professional proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred.