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:

Senior Deputy Director – MNCH

Travel Requirements:

20-30%

Job Summary :

Deputy Team Lead – VPD Surveillance & Immunization will closely work with officials of Department of Health and Family Welfare to achieve the immunization outcomes in Uttar Pradesh. S/he shall provide techno-strategic support to the state in routine immunization, Measles Elimination and Rubella control, and new vaccine introduction. S/he shall support in designing, implementing and monitoring strategies for capacity building and continuous mentoring to strengthen implementation of Unified Disease Surveillance Platform and improve data-driven decision-making, governance, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical:

• S/he shall provide technical guidance and build capacity of the GoUP personnel to sustain polio-free status as per the polio eradication and end game strategic plan.
• S/he shall facilitate activities to strengthen routine immunization, AFP surveillance, measles elimination and rubella control and surveillance of other vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs);
• S/he shall coordinate with and provide technical assistance for strengthening of vaccine preventable disease surveillance, and related outbreak response in coordination with the State EPI Unit & State Surveillance Unit;
• S/he shall liaise and coordinate with partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, professional bodies for strengthening of above-mentioned activities;
• Conduct regular analysis and interpretation of epidemiological, surveillance and immunization data to support appropriate follow up actions;

Program Management:

• Develop/maintain project workplans and trackers
• Share fortnightly updates in regard to progress made against action items as decided in all internal and external meetings
• Develop and improve necessary analysis and presentations for all internal and external meetings, and maintain minutes of meetings
• Maintain project schedules, manage and analyze progress using excel and other similar tools
• Liaisoning with internal UP-TSU teams to support effective collaboration in implementation and knowledge management of ongoing project activities.

Documentation:

• Prepare concept notes, proposals and reports for consideration as required
• Prepare high-quality presentations for internal and external demonstrations as directed
• Maintain comprehensive repository of all relevant documents, reports, presentations and photographs

Strategic Planning:

• Conduct field visits to gauge program implementation, identify gaps in the current implementation of initiatives and develop strategies based on proven global best practices to address the identified gaps.

Miscellaneous

• Any other work assigned by the line manager or organization from time to time

Work Experience:

• Essential experience: 5 years of relevant experience at the district, division, and/or state level in working with immunization/surveillance or related program.
• Preferred experience: Experience working with immunization/surveillance programs in Uttar Pradesh

Education:

• Required Qualification:
  • MBBS or BDS/BAMS/BHMS with a Masters in Public Health/MHA/MBA
• Preferred Qualification:
  • MD Community Medicine/ PhD in public health or a related field.

Key Competencies:

Behavioral

• Collaboration for Success
• Negotiations
• Team Management

Functional

• Understanding of GoUP procedural eco-system
• Knowledge of government data system
• Adult facilitation

Domain

• Knowledge of health policies in India/UP
• Knowledge of VPD surveillance in India/UP
• Knowledge of Immunization Program in India/UP

How To Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” 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.

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