Functions of STDC

The overall function of the STDC is to act as the technical arm of the State TB Cell (STC). Acting as the technical arm, it should be able to

  1. monitor and evaluate the current performance of the program against the aspirations of the state to end TB and assist the STC to review and provide feedback to effectively manage program activities on ground.
  2. build capacity of human resources in the state health system in relation to program operations so that they are able to effectively deliver TB services and execute the roles expected of them.
  3. provide technical support to the STC to
    1. prepare and evolve state level strategy and action toward TB Elimination
    2. advocate for the resources required for the state level strategy and align discussions at various fora and technical committees.
    3. generate evidence for program interventions in alignment with state strategy through suitable OR 
    4. prepare the annual PIP of the state based on state strategy and ongoing review of program performance in the state
    5. support the state in contextualization and implementation of new interventions as directed by the Central TB Division. 
  4. supervise and manage the resources at Intermediate Reference Laboratory (IRL) which in-turn is responsible for monitoring quality of Lab service delivery in the state. 

Thus the functions of STDCs are further elaborated under these four thematic areas.