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:

Deputy Director/Regional Director or anyone else designated by them

Travel Requirements:

40%

Job Summary :

The Team Leader/ Senior Specialist will provide overall programmatic and operational support to RD/DD for the division allotted to her/him. He/ She will coordinate and supervise the field team to ensure to meet the program objectives and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Activation of designated FRUs, ensure functionality of maternity OTs, blood storage units, equipment availability, gap assessments and strengthen obstetric OPDs, triage, labour rooms, PNC wards among others.
• Activation of NBSUs, conduct gap assessments, ensure functionality of NBSU’s with adequate HR and equipment.
• Activation, strengthening and quality improvements of priority Primary Health centers across RMNCHN inclusive of certification.
• Undertake activation of delivery points and facility strengthening interventions that include training and mentoring of FRUs / and other high load delivery points.
• Strengthen interventions on sick newborn care inclusive of NBSUs and SNCUs.
• Strengthening oversight and ensuring efficient service delivery across the entire RMNCH+N and Routine Immunization program spectrum.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on HMIS, PMSMA portal, MaNTra, FBNC portal, and other data collection platform for informed decision-making, while strengthening data quality through regular review and addressing UPKSK exception reports.
• Support EDL availability and management through DVDMS across all relevant facilities and CiVHSND. This includes escalating any issues related to DVDMS and EDL stock issues as identified.
• Establish and strengthen digital health initiatives namely E-Kavach and e-sushrut among others.
• Support rollout of all trainings across cadres that include: LSAS/ EmOC/ USG doctors, SBA/ NSSK/ DAKSH/ DAKSHATA/ NBSU/ CPAP, Staff Nurses (Induction)
• Be responsible in terms of administrative and functional reporting of the reporting teams and provide technical handholding to their respective teams.

Work Experience:

• Essential experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience at the division, district and/or state level in working on RMNCH or related program.
• Preferred experience: Understanding of the government health system

Education:

• Required Qualification:
  • MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS with a Master’s degree in public health or a related field is required.
• Preferred Qualification:
  • PhD in public health or a related field.
  • Knowledge in use of digital applications will be preferred

Key Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of RMNCH concepts and the Indian Public Healthcare system
• Strong programmatic, coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with government officials and other stakeholders
• Analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation
• Experience in capacity building and providing technical assistance
• Proficiency in using MS Office and various health program-related IT applications

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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