Position: Manager- Strategic Engagement (Health and Community)

Organization: Jhpiego

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Apply: https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/5313/manager--strategic-engagement-%28health-andcommunity%29--jaipur%2c-rajasthan/job

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to develop and implement strategies that enhance the quality of Antenatal care services.
• Work with state program manager to ensure timely and efficient implementation of strategies as per the program work plan in Born Healthy Project.
• Provide support, guidance to the Program Officers in ensuring quality implementation of all activities planned.
• Identify and engage community leaders, influencers, and organizations to support the development and implementation of community-based initiatives for Antenatal care improvement.
• Build and strengthen relationships with various stakeholders in order to move all our programs forward.
• Conduct needs assessments and community consultations to understand the specific challenges and barriers related to Antenatal care in different communities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and initiatives, making necessary adjustments to ensure positive outcomes and impact.
• Stay informed about relevant policies, guidelines, and best practices related to Antenatal care and community engagement, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and partner organizations.
• Provide strategic guidance for all programs being implemented, whenever called for.
• Work with the facility and district level teams to ensure SBCC strategy is implemented as per plan.
• Travel to the program intervention facilities in support of activity implementation and monitoring as needed.
• Assist in the development of training materials, performance standards and job aids to support the strengthening of maternity homes and peripheral hospitals.
• Support the Communications team in drafting success stories and facts in consultation with the program team members. Support documentation of project results, successes, challenges and lessons learned.
• Perform or assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Abilities/Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent advocacy skills
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations including government counterparts
• Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic documents such as reports, proposals, case studies etc.
• Ability to multi task and work under multicultural environment
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• Proficiency in computers – Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30 % of his/her time

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience of working with government counterparts.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, healthcare project management, or a similar role.
• Technical knowledge and field experience in public health programs.
• Familiarity with the Indian health system, newer initiatives in health sector and relevant government policies.
• Experience in implementing and managing large-scale programs.
• Experience in managing a team of diverse professionals.