State Implementation Lead

Designation	State Implementation Lead
Location	Gujarat
Reporting to	Program Manager of respective SR or KHPT
No. of Vacancies	1
Salary Offered	Rs. 90000/- per month (Non-Negotiable)

Piramal Foundation’s vision is to transform Health, Education, Water and social sector ecosystems through partnerships, high impact solutions and thought leadership. We have a presence in 27 Indian states and 2 Union Territories. 

Our approach to address these deep-rooted barriers:

• Partnerships approach to draw additional resources, a vast pool of diverse expertise, and innovations to tackle a social sector problem at scale 
• Platform approach to influence systemic transformation through an alliance of partners for "scalable learning" by leveraging a pool of diverse resources to address a single problem with speed

Job Summary:- The project's implementation geography in a state involves two primary interventions, TB Mukt Gram Panchayat (TBMGP) and TB Champion (TBC) Engagement, organized as a cluster of districts. In this structure, one district will host both interventions, while the remaining districts will solely focus on TBC Engagement. This encompasses one district with TB Mukt Gram Panchayat Activities and TBC Engagement activities.

This role will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Function as Point person for the project in the state on behalf of KHPT
• Function as Head of Operations team for the project in the state to implement the project and directly supervise the team, which includes management, administrative and field staff.
• Engage with key stakeholders who include NTEP and KHPT representatives at State and District level and other stakeholders at community level
• Represent KHPT in any key state/district level TB meetings/Trainings
• Coordinate with State and District level project staff: Lead Capacity Building, Lead M&E, Cluster District Lead, TBC Engagement District Leads and Community coordinators.
• Coordinate logistic support for state level meetings and supervisory visits from the PR

Project Management:

• Oversee the overall project management for the KHPT THE GLOBAL FUND project interventions such as TBC engagement and TB Mukt Grama Panchayat within the specified timeframe.
• Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Facilitate community engagement strategies, ensuring that the project meets the needs and expectations of the local communities.
• Provide technical support to the state for scaling up the community engagement initiatives across the state and ensure the same is included in the PIP of the state.

Strategic Networking:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, community groups, and other partners.
• Foster collaborations that enhance the project's impact and sustainability.

Monitoring and Supervision:

• Establish robust monitoring and supervision mechanisms to track project activities and outcomes.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• At least one travel to the implementation districts in a month, 2-4 days, for handholding and supportive supervision.

Establishing Linkages:

• Create and strengthen linkages with key entities involved in healthcare, TB control, and related fields.
• Facilitate collaboration between the project and existing health systems.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with stakeholders at various levels, including state-level health departments, healthcare professionals, and community representatives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration for the successful implementation of project activities.

Capacity Building:

• Identify capacity-building needs within the state team and address them accordingly.
• Support training programs for state-level healthcare professionals and project staff.

Advocacy and Representation:

• Advocate for the project's goals and objectives at state-level forums and meetings.
• Represent the project in relevant discussions and decision-making processes.

Budget Oversight:

• Work with the project budget, ensuring responsible and efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor financial expenditures and adherence to budgetary constraints.

Reporting:

• Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Provide updates to the KHPT leadership and funding agencies as required.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the effectiveness and impact of project activities.
• Regularly assess and refine project strategies to meet evolving needs.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks to project implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Policy Alignment:

• Ensure that project activities align with national and state-level policies and guidelines related to TB control and healthcare.

Note: The principal responsibilities listed above are an illustrative list and not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on organizational requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Working experience in The Global Fund funded projects is desirable.
• Proven leadership skills encompassing team management, robust interpersonal and team-building capabilities, expertise in project management and planning, along with strong organizational skills that require efficient task and time management.
• Experience in managing, designing, implementing, and evaluating national-level projects
• Technical/clinical expertise and/or program management skills in health-related projects, with a strong preference for candidates with experience integrating the two
• Requiring a solid understanding of the Indian healthcare system, current health sector initiatives, and relevant government policies/strategies, specifically within the field of tuberculosis.
• Strong preference for candidates with expertise/experience in health systems strengthening and integrated health service delivery
• Proven ability to write technical reports and program documents and deliver presentations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally

 

Desirable Qualification & Experience

• Advanced master's degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Program Management, Rural Development, or Public Health with more than 8 years of experience in a key position managing health programs, social development programs, rural development – PRI programs, and commendable experience in leading state/multi-state projects
• Working experience in The Global Fund funded projects is desirable
• Proven leadership skills encompassing team management, robust interpersonal and team-building capabilities, expertise in project management and planning, along with strong organizational skills that require efficient task and time management.
• Experience in managing, designing, implementing, and evaluating national-level projects
• Technical/clinical expertise and/or program management skills in health-related projects, with a strong preference for candidates with experience integrating the two
• Requiring a solid understanding of the Indian healthcare system, current health sector initiatives, and relevant government policies/strategies, specifically within the field of tuberculosis.
• Strong preference for candidates with expertise/experience in health systems strengthening and integrated health service delivery
• Proven ability to write technical reports and program documents and deliver presentations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally

Duration of posting:

• 3 years (Contract basis)
• The incumbent should be able to join the duty station at the earliest

Travel:  on demand

Application process:  The candidate can directly apply to the above job posting by emailing their updated resume on

Hr.thc@piramalswasthya.org

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