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:

State Specialist – Non FRU or any person designated by him/her.

Travel Requirements:

18-20 days in a month.

Job Summary :

• To improve the quality of MNH services at the Intervention facilities.
• To improve the competency (OSCE scores) of the NMs of the intervention facilities.
• To improve the competency of Staff nurses posted in the NBSU of intervention facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison with the District Senior Specialists of the division for providing effective support to all the districts.
• At least 12-15 visits per month visits to selected health facilities across the allocated geography (within the Division). On the rest of the working days, focus to be given for DH and other facilities of the Div HQ district.
• Observe normal deliveries conducted at the labor room for identification of gaps in practices and assess competency of staff using DOD tool for onsite mentoring.
• Conduct simulation drills and de-brief with all LR staffs.
• Plan and conduct mentoring session for LR in-charges on specific MNH skills based on DoD findings
• Assess the competency of the NBSU staffs by conducting baseline / end line OSCE and provide at least 2 mentoring doses in each mentoring cycle
• Work in coordination with the DSS to improve the functioning of all NBSU.
• Prioritize and support program meetings like DRM, VI and QC of the district.
• Support in external LaQshya assessment of facilities as per program need.
• Provide Technical support in trainings: SBA, NBSU and NSSK.
• Prepare and update the facility visit report including action plan within 2 days of completing facility visit. Follow up with the concerned to help in closing gaps is expected till gaps are reported open.
• Analyze the program data regularly to prioritize her activities e.g. mentoring to specific staff, identify the skill to be focused upon, planning visits etc. Help the District and facility staffs to take data driven decisions.
• Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time

Work Experience:

• 2 years of experience in teaching/mentoring/training nurses in maternal and new born health

Education:

• BSc Nursing/MSc Nursing registered with State Nursing Council.

Key Competencies:

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ethnic, cultural & religious socioeconomic sensitivity
• Understanding of health system at district and facility
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Courteous behaviour

Technical Competencies :

• Technical knowledge and experience in maternal and new born health
• Good understanding of quality improvement process
• Experience with mentoring, team building and facilitation approaches.
• Data interpretation
• Digital Literacy and computer skills (MS Word/Excel/Power Point)

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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