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State TB Demonstration and Training Centre [STDC]: Organogram and Human Resources
Learning Objectives- Understand the organizational structure and staffing requirements of the State TB Demonstration and Training Centre (STDC).
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Learn about the key positions and roles within the STDC organogram, including administrative, managerial, technical, and support staff.
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The State Tuberculosis (TB) Cell (STC) is supported by the State TB Training and Demonstration Centre (STDC) in many states through its three units – Training Unit, Supervision and Monitoring Unit and an Intermediate Reference Laboratory (IRL). This relationship is shown in the figure below.
Figure: STDC and its Supporting Units
- Training Unit: It is involved in estimating the training load, organizing state level training (Induction and Refresher) and evaluating the performance of those who undergo training.
- Supervision and Monitoring Unit: It consists of a team which is dedicated to the supervision of TB elimination activities through supervisory visits, periodic desk review of Nikshay and Nikshay Aushadhi data, and plans state internal evaluations apart from assisting in other supervision and monitoring activities of National Reference Laboratories, Central TB Division and other national/international monitoring missions.
- Intermediate Reference Laboratory: This supports an effective quality assurance system of the sputum smear microscopy network and laboratory services for the programmatic management of drug-resistant TB (molecular drug resistance and culture and drug susceptibility testing) in the state.
The STDC is also involved in operational research.
Human Resources in the STDC
- The STDC functions under the leadership of STDC Director.
Training and Supervision & Monitoring Units:
- 1 Epidemiologist
- 1/more Medical Officer
- 1 Nikshay Operator
- 1 Secretarial Assistant
Intermediate Reference Laboratory (IRL):
- 1 Microbiologist
- 1 Microbiologist- External Quality Assistance (EQA)
- 1 Senior Laboratory Technician- EQA
Resources
- Training Modules (1-4) for Programme Managers and Medical Officers, 2020.
- Training Modules (5-9) for Programme Managers and Medical Officers, 2020.
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