Program Manager - Public Health Finance

Digital Bharat Collaborative (a part of Piramal Foundation) is looking for a Program Manager - Public Health Finance to  support its mission of systems transformation. If you wish to contribute to accelerating our mission by leveraging your skills,  apply today! 

Piramal Foundation’s vision is Building Bharat through leadership, decentralisation, digitisation and inclusion led by women  and youth. Aligned to this vision, Digital Bharat Collaborative’s (DBC) vision is to build Bharat through acceleration of  Information Systems to transform public systems’ responsiveness and governance led by women and youth. Through this,  we seek to enhance experiences of citizens in accessing government health services at the last mile. 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide support, monitoring, training, and guidance to the finance team at State Health Society Bihar and District  Health Societies & other Implementing Agencies, Government of Bihar (GoB). 
• Oversee the design and implementation of innovative public finance solutions, including the adoption of new  technologies and best practices. 
• Conduct joint field visits to districts and blocks to review financial management performance, undertake financial  studies, and prepare status reports with actionable recommendations. 
• Stay updated on evolving financial management and budgeting practices under the National Health Mission, including  sector innovations and best practices. 
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders within client organizations to ensure effective project execution and seamless  knowledge transfer. 
• ∙ Deliver impactful presentations, workshops, and training sessions for clients and internal teams.
• Lead and manage specific components or work streams within the public finance activities of the CoE GIS, ensuring  alignment with overall project goals and timelines. 
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in one or more key areas of public financial management, such as budget  planning, fund forecasting, MIS generation and compliance. 
• Develop and implement detailed work plans, monitor progress against targets, and ensure timely delivery of outputs. 
• Lead the assessment of existing public finance systems, conduct in-depth analysis of challenges and opportunities,  and develop evidence-based recommendations for improvement. 
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, reports, and presentations for donors and stakeholders.
• Represent the project in relevant forums, workshops, and meetings. 
• Ensure compliance with project policies, donor requirements, and national/state regulations. ∙ Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of project impact, including the development of performance indicators  and the analysis of project data. 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Senior Program Manager or Program Director.

Qualifications: 

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Commerce 
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration, or a related field. 

Desirable Experience: 

• 5 years of experience in Financial Management (preferably in Public Finance). 
• Proficiency in Tally and MS Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint), Power BI, AI. 
• Strong knowledge of financial management, compliance systems, program budgeting, project finance, and variance  analysis. Good understanding of program objectives. 

Essential Skills: 

• Ability to train and mentor field teams on financial management and budgeting to build techno-managerial skills, and  to develop subordinates into effective mentors. 
• Proficient in computerized accounting systems (e.g. Tally, PFMS). 
• In-depth understanding of financial management principles, strategies, and best practices, particularly within the  public health sector. 
• Proven experience in managing and implementing complex public finance initiatives, with demonstrable results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex data and develop strategic  recommendations. 
• Excellent leadership, management, and team-building skills, with experience in mentoring and supervising staff.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively  engage with high-level stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.
• Fluency in English and Hindi. 

Optional Skills: 

• Experience working on large-scale, donor-funded projects. 
• Familiarity with digital health solutions and their application in public finance. 
• Experience in developing and delivering tools/ training programs for government officials and other stakeholders. ∙ Knowledge of the public health system, policies, and programs in India. 
• Experience in conducting various analyses related to public finance, including budget variance analysis, expenditure  tracking, cost-effectiveness studies, fund flow assessments, and fiscal space analysis.  
• Skilled in interpreting financial data to support evidence-based decision-making, improve resource allocation,  enhance efficiency of public spending, and ensure compliance with government financial regulations and donor  requirements. 

Travel: This role will require travel (Local and outstation) and need based visits to health department, district govt office  locations for meetings, implementations and for meetings with team members.

 

Application process: Candidates interested in the role may apply with their updated resumes by filling out the application  form here:  CLICK HERE

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