Position: Program Lead-Health and Wellbeing

Organization: United Way

Location: New Delhi

Roles and Responsibilities for the Position:

• Vertical Lead will function in the realm of technical, budget management, monitoring, and reporting activities throughout the project cycle-start-up, implementation and close-out- in line with program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.

• Effectively manage and supervise talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.

• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities.

• Proactively identify issues, report them to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.

• Engage and strengthen partnerships, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.

• Coordinate activities required for ensuring the financial, material and human resources for the quality implementation of the projects and program.

• Co-ordinate with internal teams - Finance & Operations, Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Program Development Departments. Conduct periodic budget reviews and follow-up with partners and field team operation team on timely submission of financial reports to facilitate proper tracking of resource use.

• Ensure financial monitoring of programs in accordance with standard operating procedure and donor guidelines and regulations with support from finance team.

• Identify staff capacity building needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and contribute to capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Academic Specialization:

Master’s degree in Public Health/Social Sciences/Healthcare Administration/MBA or equal educational qualifications.

Experience:

 About 10-12 years’ working experience in development organizations with at least 7 years of experience working in health sector on a leadership role in management

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 Strong demonstrated project and team management skills and a passion for working in the health system

 Excellent organizational and management skills, including time management and project management.

 Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and manage projects under pressure.

 Flexible, pro-active, and open-minded work style: the ability to work productively both independently and in a team-based environment.

 Strong project management, team building, and interpersonal skills.

 Self-starter with proven experience in completing projects with strong analytical skills.

 Knowledge of healthcare systems, policies, and trends.

 Strong work ethics, humility, and integrity adhering to global standards of professionalism

 Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.