Position: Project Manager

Organization: FIND

Location: Bangalore

Apply: http://finddx.intranet.digital/external/en/jobs/d90700e2-68c0-4c25-bf35-73c1707fa69a

The specific activities will include but not be limited to:

• Setup and creation of project workflows, M&E indicator sheets

• Lead operationalization, implementation, monitoring and supervision of all project activities and assist in evaluation of project deliverables, outputs and outcomes

• Lead coordination with tertiary institutes, states, sites, implementing partner(s) and the NTEP, oversee and provide necessary technical support to the states

• Lead training content development/finalization (in consultation with technical experts)

• Lead meetings, trainings, establishment of linkages with relevant departments/facilities in project districts

• Supervise and support the Project team and follow up on progress of the project and provide regular updates to key stakeholders including the donor agency

• Plan and allocate project resources appropriately to maximize output

• Ensure process adherence and timely data reporting by project team

• Track progress including financial and programmatic in line with the committed timelines and targets.

• Overall monitoring, technical support and coordination with sites, experts, and other stakeholders as and when required

• Any other tasks assigned time to time

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience required

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health/Epidemiology/Health Management with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in National/State public health projects (preferably TB, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programs, etc)

• Preference will be given to:

o Candidates who can read write and speak Kannad language

o Candidates with experience of working with projects engaging public sector institutes/state health authorities and focusing on community engagement o State / National level experience of working with government/ health department

o Experience in managing project budget

• Experience of working with the NTEP at the State or National level will be preferred.

• Proven ability to work in a public health setup with decision-makers

• Ability to coordinate with internal & external stake holders and on-site teams.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate between multiple sites and ensure strict adherence to project targets and mandates

• Should have good communications skills and be proficient in basic computer applications like Word, Excel and Power Point.

• Have sound knowledge of data analysis, analytical software and ability to make meaningful interpretation for effective supervision.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (30%), based on the needs of the job.

• Good interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team