Vacancies

About IHAT:

India Health Action Trust (IHAT) aims at improving public health initiatives by supporting programs nationally and globally through providing comprehensive technical assistance in program planning, management and monitoring. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the GoUP and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IHAT set up a Technical Support Unit (TSU) in 2013 to provide techno-managerial support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) to improve utilization, coverage and quality of key reproductive, maternal, new-born, child health and nutrition (RMNCHN) interventions and services in the state. The TSU has been set up from the funding support of Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation (BMGF) through the University of Manitoba (UOM), Canada.

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:

Specialist-HR Systems Strengthening

Travel Requirements:

As per need.

Job Summary :

The Associate – HR Systems Strengthening will support state-level nursing workforce reforms by closely engaging with stakeholders of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to build institutional capacity and advance quality improvement and accreditation efforts, thereby contributing to the overall objectives of Mission Niramaya. The role will focus on strengthening HR systems and institutional processes to enhance the quality, competency, and performance of the nursing workforce in alignment with ongoing nursing reforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support GoUP in developing competency dictionaries for various cadres based of FRAC framework, competency based assessments and competency building products for Learning Management System.
• Support in rolling out the Learning Management system across public health in Uttar Pradesh.
• Provide technical support to the GoUP in strengthening HR systems for improving the quality of nursing professionals.
• Facilitate policy development and implementation related to nursing education, workforce quality, and institutional strengthening.
• Design and support implementation of systems and frameworks for quality accreditation and continuous quality improvement of nursing institutions.
• Support development of sustainable models and processes for long-term improvement in nursing education.
• Conduct rapid research of best practices from other States, research literature and international practices on key HR systems components.
• Develop appropriate policy proposals in a participative approach through effective liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up with concerned government officials to ensure appropriate proposals are moved in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support to Dept. of Medical Education, UP; National Health Mission, UP; and Dept. of Medical Health and Family Welfare, UP.
• Undertake any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time.

Work Experience:

• Essential experience: 1-2 Years of Experience working in public health organization on government projects, consulting or policy roles, implementation and strategic planning.
• Experience working in the education sector with an understanding of competency frameworks shall be preferred.

Education:

• Required Qualification: MPH/PGDM/MBA in Healthcare Management or any other equivalent degree.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with analytical ability and able to plan and prioritize
• Team Management, problem solving
• Written and interpersonal communication
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Basics of Human Resource Management
• Technical Proposal/ Report Writing
• Data Management and Analysis
• Basic Qualitative research
• Quality Assurance and Improvement
• Basic Project Management

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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