Vacancies

About IHAT:

India Health Action Trust was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.

About Program:

The Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) provides integrated Technical Assistance (TA) to the government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), which focuses on accelerating progress in reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health, and nutrition (RMNCHN). UPTSU works closely with the GoUP at the state, district and local levels to optimize RMNCHN programs and services. The technical assistance provided by UPTSU is integrated within the GoUP’s health system response for scale-up and sustainability. UPTSU focuses on interventions to improve outcomes in Family Planning, Maternal and New-born Health, and Nutrition, along with Routine Immunization, Digital Health, and other initiatives.

Reporting to:

Advisor

Travel Requirements:

As and when required

Job Summary :

Consultant will support on technical aspects of the TSU program protocol under FRU/RRTC with particular focus on the FRU Strengthening program to improve the quality of maternal, neonatal and child health related services in health facilities. This would primarily involve the process of supportive supervision and mentoring of FRUs by establishing Regional Resource Training Centers (RRTCs) and coordination with these RRTCs for skill development and training of medical staff and mentoring of FRU CHCs and DHs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical inputs in the FRU strengthening program and prepare action plans accordingly for each zone under the direct supervision of Advisor.
• Identify, engage with and enable medical colleges and universities and develop them as Regional Resource Training Centers (RRTCs) to provide mentorship to FRUs on a continuous basis.
• Facilitate regional workshops/clinical skills practice sessions during mentoring visits.
• Conduct field visits on a frequent basis to support the implementation of the FRU strengthening intervention and monitor its implementation.
• Facilitate project activities including workshop planning, technical materials availability to ensure smooth implementation.
• Identify, document, and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices from implementation in the allotted zones related to clinical interventions.
• Work closely with the supervisor/programmatic linkage on setting program priorities and directions, and responding to requests for technical support from the department Health officials and/or local counterparts.
• Participate in development, preparation, and dissemination/publication of technical papers, documents, and reports.

Work Experience:

• Essential Experience :Minimum 2 years of experience in public health.
• Preferred Experience: Applicants with experience of working in public health programs in U.P., Bihar, M.P., Rajasthan with 3-4 years of experience, would be preferred.

Education:

• Essential Qualification: MBBS/BDS with post-graduate degree/Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology with at least 2-3 years of clinical/public health experience in Obstetrics and in the area of Maternal and Child Health.
• Preferred Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology with at least 2-3 years of clinical/public health experience in Obstetrics and in the area of Maternal and Child Health.

Key Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the management of MNCH programs at the district and state levels.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of maternal and child health programs and policies in India.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in research methodology, statistics, and data management.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with multi-disciplinary state and zonal level teams, Government officials and external partners.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural, teamwork and basic knowledge in computer skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a challenging environment.

How To Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply” button provided on this page. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered.

IHAT provides a safe working environment for all its employees; follows the principle of equal opportunity and encourages women applicants. Physically challenged with required skills /knowledge and willing to travel are also encouraged to apply.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Unfortunately, we can only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for the interview. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Advertisement Publish Date:

7 November, 2025

Advertisement End Date:

16 November, 2025