Job Description

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title  Specialist – HR Systems Strengthening

Functional Area  Health System Strengthening

Reports To  Team Leader, HR Systems Strengthening

Location  Patna, Bihar

Travel Required As per requirement

Effective Date  November 2024

IHAT PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES

India Health Action Trust (IHAT) aims at improving public health initiatives by supporting programs nationally and globally through providing comprehensive technical assistance in program planning, management and monitoring. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the GoUP and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IHAT set up a Technical Support Unit (TSU) in 2013 to provide techno-managerial support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) to improve utilization, coverage and quality of key reproductive, maternal, new-born, child health and nutrition (RMNCHN) interventions and services in the state. The TSU has been set up from the funding support of Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation (BMGF) through the University of Manitoba (UOM), Canada. 

The India Health Action Trust (IHAT) is initiating a Project Management Unit (PMU) aimed at reinforcing the Nursing Cadre in Bihar. This unit is set to forge strong partnerships with health departments of the Government of Bihar, along with stakeholders at state, district, and community levels, to refine nursing programs and services. A significant aspect of the PMU's role will be to infuse its expert assistance into the Bihar Health System, promoting expansion and enduring stability. The PMU's primary agenda revolves around devising and applying measures that enhance the performance of the Nursing cadre.

Moreover, the PMU's mission includes providing specialized support to the project, with an emphasis on catalyzing reforms for the Nursing cadre and elevating the standard of Pre-service education for nursing in Bihar. This initiative is pivotal to the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare outcomes in the state. 

ROLE PURPOSE 

Specialist- HR Systems Strengthening will work closely with the held departments of Bihar Government and other partners to improve the quality of Nursing professionals in the State which will broadly include complex policy interactions, role of various stakeholders and developing appropriate policy proposals, systems and the capacity of Bihar government for sustainability. 

She/he is expected to provide high quality techno-managerial inputs and lead a lean team of high potential individuals to contribute effectively towards quality accreditation, quality improvement of Nursing colleges. 

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE 

1. Technical:

Support Team Leader, HR Systems in advising the GoB in best practices and frameworks for nursing strengthening

Identify key gaps in the system for optimal functioning of regulating bodies

Develop and support Gov. of Bihar in implementing various interventions related to Nursing Cadre strengthening

Provide expertise and support to the relevant government stakeholders in implementing best practices for high quality nursing education

Support in Quality Accreditation and Quality Improvement initiatives for Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals with focus on systems strengthening

Build capacity of relevant government stakeholders and organizations for sustainability

Ensure appropriate development of the team members to increase quality of support to Gov. of Bihar

Conduct rapid research of best practices from other States, research literature and international practices on key system strengthening components

Develop appropriate policy proposals in a participative approach through effective liaising with internal and external stakeholders (including government and other health partners)

Follow up with concerned government officials to ensure appropriate proposals are moved in a timely manner

Set up systems and processes for smooth coordination with the various stakeholders including a regular cadence of meetings, timelines etc.,

2. Any other work assigned by the line manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

PGDM/MBA or MA in Public Policy or any other equivalent degree 

Experience:

At least 2 years working with government/development/consulting sector projects mandatory

Consulting experience with public health or government or development sector projects shall be strongly preferred

Experience working in the education sector with an understanding of competency frameworks shall be preferred 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES 

Behavioral

Collaboration for Success

Senior govt. official liaisoning

Influencing and Negotiating

Functional

Advanced MS Excel for data analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication

Basic Project Management

Domain

Basics of Human Resource Management 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Health System Strengthening Team

External: DIC Nursing, Registrar BNRC, Additional Secretary Health, Additional Chief Secretary 

IHAT’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

Community Centric: It is the communities we serve and the community at IHAT that drives us forward.

Think Sustainability: We believe in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes

Scientific and Innovative: We relentlessly pursue scientific rigour and adapt our work in the face of new evidence. We encourage out of the box thinking and challenge ourselves to do better.

Interdisciplinary: We foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution. 

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Low Contact – Low frequency of interaction with children 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates please apply by COB 7th December, 2024 using the online IHAT Application by clicking https://www.ihat.in/vacancies/specialist-hr-systems-strengthening-4/ or visit IHAT Vacancy page at www.ihat.in. Only complete online applications will be considered. 

IHAT is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is continuously assessing and enhancing its practices allied with gender equity and inclusion. We provide a multicultural and safe working environment for all our employees. Equal opportunity is provided to qualified and interested candidates irrespective of caste, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity expression, or any other basis for attracting diverse talent, cultivating and nurturing an inclusive workplace environment. IHAT is committed to providing an enabling environment to its employees to continue with the learning pathway. Applications are particularly encouraged by women and other diverse genders, applicants from marginalized communities, people living with HIV and different abilities.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within fifteen days of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

About Company

IHAT was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 and is registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,1976, under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules 2021.

We work closely with the Government of India and state governments to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. Our work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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