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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
About PATH’s Health Systems Strengthening Vertical
PATH strives to build a world where innovation ensures that health is within reach for everyone. We start by thinking about people. What do children, women, and men need to be healthy? Similarly, what do health workers, managers, and decision-makers need to do their jobs well? How can the information, products, or services that are needed for health best be obtained—not just for today, but for the future?
Innovators are developing new information, products, and services that hold great promise for global health. But this promise can’t be realized if solutions can’t be delivered. Health systems—that is, the organizations and people whose primary intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health1—are weak in many countries and represent a challenge to achieving health equity. There is an urgent need for energy, support, and creativity to ensure that health systems can deliver effective health interventions.
This focus on systems is a core component of PATH’s overall mission to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. Our systems work both informs and is informed by our work with technology and behavior change. PATH strengthens health systems to improve the health of people around the world. PATH’s health systems vertical is engaged with the following themes:
Primary Health Care Pandemic Preparedness and Surveillance Devices and Diagnostics Healthcare Economics and Financing Technology and Innovations Private Sector Engagement Anti-Microbial Resistance and Global Health Security Climate Change Quality Improvement
About the position
PATH is seeking a Program Officer – Health Systems Strengthening for the implementation and rollout of the health system strengthening projects under the TIS vertical. PO–HSS will work with state teams to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for strengthening the health system vertical across intervention geography.
Responsibilities
Support in planning, integrating and implementing national health program activities in Indore.
Work closely with state and city health teams to develop, implement, and monitor city-specific project activities including the development of roadmaps, work plans, activities, reports, etc.
Provide technical assistance to government counterparts in the assigned district for strengthening urban primary healthcare, PM-ABHIM, and XV-FC in accordance with the guidelines
Devise strategies and support national and state teams in liaison with departments such as the National Health Mission, Directorate of Health Services, Urban Local Bodies, Municipalities/ Municipal Councils, Water and Sanitation, Women & Child Development, etc. for convergent efforts in strengthening delivery of facility-based and outreach (including mobile units) services in the catchment area of public health facilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies and strategies aimed at strengthening public health systems
Ensure implementation of urban primary healthcare interventions and the related project activities at the city and district level.
Provide support in developing state and city-specific capacity-building tools, learning resource packages, capacity-building plans, and training programs on various Urban Health interventions.
Work closely with various team members of the Technology, Innovation, and System strengthening teams as well as the project teams for the integration and implementation of the given projects in a timely manner.
Develop, test, and implement innovative solutions tailored to the assigned geography, addressing identified gaps and challenges across various sectors for comprehensive resolution.
Undertake supportive supervision visits to health facilities in the assigned districts and share feedback at the district and state levels for planning corrective actions.
Support in monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the interventions.
Support in designing community engagement strategies to enhance health promotion and disease prevention efforts.
Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of services, improve patient outcomes, and optimize resource utilization
Support the team in coordinating the project management process internally within PATH & external stakeholders.
Undertake other tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the national or state leadership.
Available to travel up to 20-30% of the time.
Required Experience and qualifications.
BDS/ BAMS/ BHMS/ B.Sc. Nursing is preferred with an essential Master/ PG Diploma in Public Health or Health Management.
At least 3-5 years of experience in the public health sector focusing on planning and implementation of public health programs and research.
Prior experience working in similar roles, in primary healthcare settings is desirable.
Technical knowledge and field experience in planning and implementation of public health programs.
Experience with INGOs in the health sector and/ or Ministries of Health, and the government is preferable.
Familiarity with the Indian public health system, flagship initiatives in the health sector, and relevant government policies/ strategies particularly NHM, NUHM, Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centers, PM-ABHIM, XV-FC, etc.
Skills/ Abilities
Self-starter and committed to performing their duties with a high degree of autonomy and independence in line with project goals and objectives.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Hindi.
Direct experience in independently liaising with government health functionaries, district-level administrators, and other development partners.
Data analysis, data visualization, and analytical thinking skills.
Strong coordination skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in a matrix organizational structure.
Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Web surfing to search relevant data & documents.
Ability to handle a variety of assignments under the pressure of deadlines.
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.
PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
