Position: Public Health Expert (PHE)

Organization: Nathan Associates

Location: (Odisha) (Telangana) (Andhra Pradesh)

Apply: https://ngobox.org/job-detail_Public-Health-Expert-(PHE),-Health-Systems-for-TB-(HS4TB)-India-Nathan-Associates_58621

Responsibilities:

The PHE will report to the Country Director and will assist her/him in submitting progress reports to the global HS4TB team, donors and all stakeholders as appropriate. Similar role and responsibilities are expected at the state level. Responsibilities in detail are given below:

•  Be the resource person for the TB elimination program in the team which is focusing on contractual and financial innovation and thus, play a key role in this exciting project. Collaborate across states and with the national PMU. 
• Work with the HS4TB India team to assist in the development and implementation of tools and enablers for effective contract solutions for involvement of all care providers and stakeholders in NTEP. 
• Work with the HS4TB India team to assist in the development and implementation of financial innovation mechanisms for smooth functioning of PPM projects. 
• Ensure coordination, complete reporting and sharing of learning across all stakeholders under the leadership of Country Director and Dy. Country Director. 
• Ensure complete and timely reporting of the project in collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) advisor. 
• Provide support to the state teams from the national level. Establish working relationship with all stakeholders and support other team members. 
• Undertake any other activities as assigned by the Country Director/Dy. Country Director. 
• At the state level, PHE will be the team lead and the lead person for interactions with the state government and will be the face of HS4TB.

Qualifications/ Experiences:

Minimum Requirements

Nathan is seeking an energetic and proactive candidate committed to working in the international development sector. The PHE will have:

• Master’s degree in public health/community medicine/ preventive & social medicine / social sciences or any other related field from a recognized university/ institute. 
• Minimum 6 years of experience in RNTCP/NTEP and working with the governments in India.  
• Demonstrated experience in engaging the private sector and in program management with M&E, planning and budgeting
• Demonstrated experience in the application of epidemiology and analytical skills;  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with developing training modules, training plans and conducting trainings
• Experience with multi-sectoral engagement
• Working in multi-cultural team scattered across geographies, and working with non-health experts
• Expertise in operational research and publications is an added plus point. 
• Experience with health financing and innovation projects 

Remuneration:

Remuneration payable to the selected candidate in the form of professional fees shall be attractive and in alignment with market norms.