Program Manager

Job Description

Holistic Approach towards Increasing Knowledge & health-seeking behaviour in communities from low-resource settings in Telangana. The sequential approach of awareness, screening, referral, and follow-ups is used to deliver services to the beneficiaries under the project.

1.  To improve knowledge and awareness related to menstrual health, reproductive health, and adolescent health among community members in the intervention villages

2. To facilitate early identification of individuals at risk of priority health conditions and strengthen timely referral and follow-up through community-based screening and linkage with government health facilities

3. To promote health-seeking behaviour and strengthen community linkages with existing public health systems through engagement with frontline workers, schools, Anganwadi Centres, and health facilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement and Networking:  Networking at the urban/wards, including service providers, gatekeepers, and relevant personnel, to facilitate project objectives. 

2. Communication and Awareness Building: Establish and maintain effective communication channels with identified service providers and gatekeepers. Organize awareness campaigns to ensure their active involvement in project activities, aligning with project timelines. 

3. Research and Evaluation Oversight: Supervise all research and evaluation processes within the project, ensuring high-quality data collection that aligns with project goals. 

4. Activity Planning and Data Management: Create monthly activity plans, outlining tasks, targets, and deliverables. Ensure timely and accurate data entry into MIS app for effective project monitoring and reporting. 

5. Team Leadership and Coordination: Lead and manage the field team, promoting their efficiency and coordination to achieve project delivery. Provide guidance, support, and supervision as needed. 

6. Approval Procurement: Obtain necessary approvals from authorized personnel to facilitate the smooth commencement of field-level activities. 

7. Reporting and Project Monitoring: Prepare essential project activity reports and compile block-level reports. Participate in periodic reviews and discussions to monitor project execution. 

8. Quality Assurance Visits: Conduct monitoring and support visits in the intervention areas to maintain the quality of project activities. 

9. Financial Reporting: Create monthly expenditure reports and secure the required approvals for project-related expenses. 

10. Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any other relevant tasks assigned by the Senior Regional Manager at MAMTA to ensure the successful implementation of the project. 

11. Weekly Field Team Feedback Meetings: Hold regular feedback meetings with the field teams to enhance collaboration and project progress. 

12. Monthly reporting to the project team at MAMTA Head Office. 

Educational Qualifications

·         Candidates based Ranga Reddy or with strong familiarity with Bhopal/Raisen, Ranga Reddy health system will be preferred

·         Master’s Degree in public health/sociology/social work is essential

·         5 to 6 years’ experience of working in health/development projects.

·         Fluent in written and spoken Hindi, Telugu and English

Essential Skills and Competencies

·         Excellent knowledge of working with health systems and community interventions.

·         Previous experience of team management

·         Computer literate and fluent in using Office software (Word processors, spreadsheets, presentations)

Key Deliverables

N/A

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to complete both application processes:

1. Submit your updated CV/resume via email jobs@mamtahimc.in, mentioning the position applied for and relevant experience.

2. Complete and submit the online application form through the MAMTA-HIMC website portal with all required information.

Submission through both email and the online application portal is mandatory. Applications submitted through email only or the online portal only will not be considered.