India Health Action Trust (IHAT)
## Associate – HR Systems Strengthening
**About India Health Action Trust (IHAT)**
India Health Action Trust (IHAT) is dedicated to improving public health initiatives both nationally and globally. We provide comprehensive technical assistance in program planning, management, and monitoring. Our work is driven by a commitment to supporting strong partnerships with government agencies and other stakeholders.
**About the Program**
IHAT is launching a Project Management Unit (PMU) to strengthen the Nursing Cadre in Bihar. This unit will collaborate with the Bihar Health Department and stakeholders at various levels to improve nursing programs and services. The PMU’s primary focus is on enhancing the performance of the Nursing cadre, implementing reforms, and elevating the standard of nursing education in Bihar.
**Job Location:** Patna, Bihar, India
**Experience Required:**
* Experience working in the education sector, particularly with an understanding of competency frameworks is preferred.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies for tracking project performance and providing data-driven insights for decision-making.
**Job Summary:**
The Associate – HR Systems Strengthening will play a crucial role in supporting the Bihar government in improving the quality of nursing professionals in the state. This will involve engaging in complex policy interactions, identifying system gaps, and developing policy proposals, systems, and capacity-building initiatives for sustainability.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Advise the Bihar Government on best practices and frameworks for nursing strengthening.
* Identify key gaps in the system for optimal functioning of regulating bodies.
* Create data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize project implementation and impact.
* Generate draft proposals, guidelines, and briefs for government bodies and regulatory authorities.
* Develop and support the implementation of various interventions related to Nursing Cadre strengthening.
* Provide expertise and support to relevant stakeholders in implementing best practices for high-quality nursing education.
* Support quality accreditation and quality improvement initiatives for Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals with a focus on systems strengthening.
* Build capacity of relevant government stakeholders and organizations for sustainability.
**Key Inputs:**
* Conduct rapid research on best practices from other states, research literature, and international practices on key system strengthening components.
* Develop appropriate policy proposals through a participative approach by liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
* Follow up with concerned government officials to ensure timely action on proposals.
* Set up systems and processes for smooth coordination with stakeholders, including regular meetings and timelines.
* Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
**Other Responsibilities:**
* Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager or organization from time to time.
**Education:**
* PGDM/MBA or MA in Public Policy or BTech/MTech or any other equivalent degree.
**Key Competencies:**
* **Behavioral:** Collaboration for Success, Analytical Thinking, Adaptability and Flexibility
* **Functional:** Data Management and Analysis, Quality Assurance and Improvement, Basic Project Management
* **Domain:** Basics of Human Resource Management
**Travel Requirements:** As per program requirement.
**Reporting to:** Specialist – HR Systems Strengthening
**Application Process:**
**Closing Date:** 21 September, 2024
**IHAT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.**
To apply for this job please visit www.ihat.in.
