Position: Research Associate

Organization: Health Systems Transformation Platform-HSTP

Location: New Delhi

The incumbent is expected to work with the HSTP Technical Lead and the team to:

• Assist in the development of background papers, reports, and policy briefs.
• Liaison, organise, support and provide technical assistance in developing training material / toolkits/ templates for strengthening the governance and regulatory capacities at various levels.
• Assist in organising workshops and consultations on health regulation and related issues.
• Assist in developing communication material to increase people’s awareness of patients’ rights and laws.
• Assist in compilation of evidence on health regulations, which could include information on court judgements and orders, and state government orders on different aspects of health care delivery.
• Assist in documenting global and Indian best practices in Health Systems Governance and Regulation and assist development of case studies.
• Publish journal articles and prepare project or research reports.
• Engage with all relevant HSTP partners and health systems stakeholders to design and execute HSTP program priorities.
• Perform any other duties / assignments, which may be assigned by HSTP.
• Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, PSM, Law or related Social Science subject.

Professional Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in Health Systems, Public Health related work.
• Professionals with experience in public health care systems and delivery, protection of patient's rights, public health regulations and issues related to health systems governance.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals/ reports of national-state importance related to health policy/ evidence generation/ documentation of innovations in a relevant area of interest
• Keen on making a career in this thematic area.

Generic Attributes:

• Good understanding of public health issues, health systems, health care delivery issues in general and specifically related to health sector governance and accountability and transparency.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and assign priority levels while under pressure.
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills, including writing and public speaking
• Proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant web-based literature search engines
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to engage and network harmoniously with Central / State / District level officials with government and non-government partners to develop and effectively manage strategic partnerships.
• Results-driven and self-motivated with ability to independently work and inspire the pursuit of excellence.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, knowledge of Hindi an added advantage.

Location: New Delhi with travel to meet stakeholders and state level partners

Period of contract: 5 months initially, July till November 2022. May be renewed upon satisfactory performance and subject to availability of funds.

Emoluments: Offers are commensurate with qualification and experience and are designed to attract and retain exceptional talent, with a maximum limit of INR 1 lakh per month (CTC)