Position: State Program Manager

Organization: RTI

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• Provide operational oversight of work at ground level in Himachal Pradesh/ Telangana
• Provide program management support to the team for effective, timely, successful and impactful implementation of the program. Responsible for program delivery, review implementation, monitoring within the agreed standards
• Work with other partners for on ground implementation of the program
• Lead on reporting both internal and external teams, in accordance with the program M&E framework and support the M&E team to track program progress
• Identify and evaluate potential risks related to the implementation of the program and take necessary steps to include risk mitigation in program reviews and design
• Ensure the spending is within the budgeted limits and the financial policies are adhered to
• Travel extensively to study sites and coordinate with other stakeholders in implementing the program
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state health departments, health professionals and stakeholders in the state.
• Support with the donor visits
• Perform or assume other duties as needed by the team and/or assigned by the Health Director

• A Postgraduate degree in Social Work/Education/Sociology/Social sciences/Public health.
• 4-5 years of work experience in and ability to plan, implement and evaluate large health/ social sector programs
• Proven ability to network and establish collaborative relationships with different stakeholders in the state
• Good understanding and practical experience of implementing surveys related to public health
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and local (Himachal Pradesh/Telangana) language
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound operational decisions
• Strong team player able to work under own initiative
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Proficient in MS Office tools and Internet

Additional Information

• Maximum Salary: 7200000
• Minimum Salary: 600000