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About the project

The urban population in India is growing rapidly, and by 2050 it will reach 877 million—almost two thirds of India’s population. Contrary to the popular notion of easier access to healthcare in urban areas, the health indicators of urban poor are often comparable or worse than their rural counterparts – including immunization, cancer screening, out-of-pocket expenses, etc. While the urban poor are highly susceptible to infectious diseases, they also bear the burden of non-communicable diseases due to their dietary practices.

To address this widening gap, the government has launched several programs for strengthening primary healthcare services in Urban India – National Urban Health Mission, National Health Policy (2017), and Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC). Despite these efforts, there is a need to draw policy and investment focus as well as ensure implementation of national programs in the Urban Primary Health Care landscape. PATH is providing Technical Assistance to states to improve access to primary healthcare services in select urban geographies. Under this goal, PATH will support the selected urban geographies with the following:

1. Enhance the accessibility of primary health care services through Technical Assistance for the implementation of National Urban Health programs and Quality Standards in Health and Wellness Centers.

2. Strengthened capacity, efficiency, and resilience of the health systems.

3. Catalyze community engagement for healthcare systems.

About the position

PATH is seeking a State Technical Officer – Urban Health, to lead the Urban Health program in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Key responsibilities include leading the Technical Assistance support to the State as well as State-level liaising for the program.

Responsibilities

· Lead the technical assistance efforts at the state level for the rollout of key Government Urban Health Programs as well as project activities in healthcare facilities across the state.

· Conceptualize and provide technical assistance to the state for operationalization of urban primary healthcare facilities in line with GoI’s functionality criteria.

· Work towards strengthening health system capacity and improving community engagement for uptake of services in urban HWCs across the state.

· Work closely with state government counterparts to develop, implement and monitor project activities including roadmaps, work plans, activities, reports.

· Lead a team of 5-10 members to conduct technical assistance activities for urban health setup across the state and ensure proper implementation coordination at state, city, district level, and facility level.

· Identify and pursue opportunities on an ongoing basis in the state for improving access to primary health care.

· Gather and analyze evidence from field review visits from different cities/districts to inform projects and government policy to advocate appropriate changes with state governments.

· Undertake progress monitoring through frequent interactions with state teams through structured field visits and the use of online platforms.

· Enable recommendations to donors, government, and other stakeholders as part of the project.

· Ensure sustainability of project interventions at the state beyond project duration.

· Undertake other tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

· Represent PATH at state level and engage with state officials on a day-to-day basis.

· Identify and lead partnerships with other development partners in the state for improving access to urban primary health care.

· Work closely with other government organizations in the state and other stakeholders as required.

Required Experience and qualifications

· Experience in leading public health programs at state level. Working on the USAID project will be an asset.

· Post graduation in public health/ public administration/ business management/ rural management/ health management is required.

· 8 – 10 years of progressively responsible leadership roles in the design and/or delivery of public health programs and research with a preference for experience in working on Primary Health Care Programs in India.

· 4-6 years’ experience in leading program operations in the state.

· Experience in managing a team of 5-10 members for conducting team operations.

· Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, and innovation, and report on project success criteria results, and metrics.

· Manage and coordinate diverse tasks and facilitate relationships among multiple stakeholders.

· Computer proficiency with a high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

· Fluency in English and ability to converse in local language.

· Available to travel at state and district level up to 50 percent.

Skills/ Abilities

· Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational leadership to projects and teams.

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative/ matrix organizational structure.

· Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-site team-based organizational structure, including partners and other collaborators.

· Ability to work with people with divergent points of view and to respectfully navigate differences.

· Demonstrated ability to work with partners to achieve results.

· Demonstrated ability to engage with donors, partners, communities, and National and State Governments.

· Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategies, achieving goals through market focus, innovative approaches, and entrepreneurial spirit while bearing in mind calculated risks.

Location: Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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