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About the Organization

KHPT is a not-for-profit charitable entity that spearheads focused initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in India. In 2003, KHPT was founded with a mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities and our journey started with the focus on reducing the prevalence of HIV in Karnataka, specifically among most at-risk populations. These interventions were evidence-driven, systematically planned, rigorously implemented, and monitored. We succeeded in scaling impact well beyond Karnataka and KHPT became a learning site for innovative approaches. We work primarily in the fields of Maternal, Neonatal & Child health (MNCH), Tuberculosis (TB), Adolescent Health (AH), and Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to state governments in the planning, implementation, stock assessment, monitoring, and review of the Double Fortified Salt (DFS) program.
• Assist government departments in fostering inter-departmental collaboration to ensure the effective implementation of the DFS program. Recommend and support strategies to overcome any identified bottlenecks or challenges.
• Undertake regular monitoring visits to assess the current status of the program, identify gaps in implementation, and provide recommendations to the Government for improvement.
• Establish connections with state governments and other key stakeholders to advocate for the integration of DFS into Social Safety Net Programs (SSNPs) as a critical strategy for addressing Vitamin A and D deficiencies.
• Facilitate regional-level training sessions or refresher courses for salt industries and government officials on the fortification process.
• Support the salt industry by building capacity in salt manufacturers, millers, premix suppliers, and industry associations. Focus on educating them about DFS production technology, good production practices (GMP), and enhancing their quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) systems to ensure both the quality and quantity of DFS production.
• Ensure that the salt industry adheres to relevant regulatory requirements, including registration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as a Food Business Operator (FBO), and the correct use of the +F logo for fortified products.
• Collaborate with millers and premix suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality DFS for distribution through Social Safety Net Programs (SSNPs), ensuring that the DFS meets both quantity and quality standards.
• Ensure that gender-specific issues are effectively integrated into the program, addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by women and marginalized groups in the context of DFS fortification and distribution.
• Provide support in the development and documentation of technical guidance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing manuals, policy briefs, and other relevant documents for both government and industry stakeholders involved in the DFS program.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor to contribute to the successful implementation and monitoring of the DFS program.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Food Technology, Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Prior experience in food fortification programs, quality assurance, training, or project management.
• Experience working with the government and strong skills in coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, meet deadlines, and ensure compliance with organization policies.

 

Prospective candidates should submit their applications by clicking the "Apply Online" button next to the relevant vacancy on our current openings page at https://www.khpt.org/work-with-us/.

 The deadline for submissions is 3rd April, 2025.

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