Position: Assistant Manager – Health and Nutrition

Organization: MicroSave Consulting (MSC)

Location: Delhi

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Job Description

Did you know that in India alone, more than 500 million people have slipped into poverty due to poor health and nutrition conditions? Be a catalyst for change using your expertise in public health to shape policies by working with leading decision-makers globally. Help our cutting-edge team shape policies, drive innovation, and empower communities. Join our mission to revolutionize public health practices in Asia and Africa.

Essential Skills

The candidate should have experience in the development and social sector, preferably with a consulting firm, think tank, donor/international development agency, research organization, or government body. Should have technical knowledge of public health, familiarity with the Indian and International healthcare delivery systems and relevant government policies, excellent communication and writing skills, strong research abilities, and a passion for the social and development sector. Additionally, expertise in various functional areas related to public health, project management, and existing relationships with relevant stakeholders will be advantageous. Prior work experience with consulting firms will be preferred. This position requires specific expertise and experience in the public health domain.

Description

The Assistant Manager – Health and Nutrition will work within the MSC’s Govern and Social Impact domain and shall have following responsibilities:

Business Execution

• Participate in assignment set-up and de-briefing meetings of assignments
• Lead small and simple assignments under supervision
• Execute assignments with utmost diligence, attention to detail and focus on quality
• Support the process of report writing and data analysis
• Develop linkages with junior staff of the client to gather assignment related information/data
• Assist in the review of training courses delivered, research papers prepared, curriculum developed and technical assistance provided to clients
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications.

Professional Development

• Conduct ‘Quality of Delivery’/ Feedback assessments with team members after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines
• Assist and support development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills, knowledge which adds value to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• MBA in healthcare or Bachelor/ Masters in public health, public policy or related areas
• Other relevant professional qualifications in line with areas of specialization.

Desired skills and competencies:

• Experience in development and social sector with a consulting firm, think tank, donor/international development agency, research organization or State or Central government
• Technical knowledge and field experience in public health
• Familiarity with the Indian and International healthcare delivery system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies/strategies
• Excellent communication skills, writing skills, presentation skills, research skills (primary and secondary), intellectual curiosity and passion for social and development sector
• Experience in one or more of the following functional areas:
  • Strategy and public policy design for social welfare programs
  • Community Health
  • International Health
  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Health Promotion and Communication
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Behavioural science/ health education
  • Project management
• Existing relationships with government, multilateral agencies, donor agencies, think tanks and industry will be a plus
• Work experience with a consulting firm/s shall be preferred