Job Description

 ROLE PROFILE

Job Title Team Leader, Urban Health Initiative (TL-UHI)

Functional Area  Community Outreach & Urban Health

Reports To  Senior Deputy Director – Community Outreach

Location Lucknow

Travel Required  70%

Effective Date  October 2024

IHAT PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES

India Health Action Trust was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar 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. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities. 

ROLE PURPOSE

The Team leader (TL), UHI will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the urban health initiative, with a particular focus on developing the urban health initiative, supporting the conceptualization, ideation, and implementation of urban health programs in three cities, and also work closely with the PMU for the urban program of the National Health Mission in coordination, with the Government and other partners. The role involves working closely with the government, coordination with technical partners and stakeholders in the design, implementation, and evaluation of urban health innovations. 

DIMENSIONS

Identify existing urban health models and support building a strong urban health model; identify best practices and innovations and support in documentation and replication of identified practices

Support setting up urban health initiative and engage in planning and facilitation of activities pertaining, coordinate with technical team to integrate their inputs, facilitating review of implementation in states and providing feedback on a periodic basis

Plan and provide focused technical/operational support, and coordinate the implementation of urban health program

Provide coordination and liaison support with various stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the initiative

Facilitate review of implementation in states and providing feedback on a periodic basis

Provide support for analysis data and design indicators, and establish systems for tracking progress and deliverables according to agreed work plans to ensure state and donor requirements are met

Monitor the program and hold review meetings to address systemic and technical barriers to improve urban healthcare delivery and thereby reduce health outcomes inequity

Explore and integrate digital health innovations, such as telemedicine, mobile health platforms, and electronic health records, to enhance the urban health model and improve service delivery.

Ensure that urban health programs integrate gender-sensitive approaches and address the needs of vulnerable populations, including migrants, slum dwellers etc.

Facilitate project activities, including training, on-site coaching, workshop planning, logistics planning, and management to ensure smooth project implementation

Develop and produce relevant project documents such as situation analysis reports, assessment reports, success stories, gap analysis plans, procurement plans, etc., as per program needs and local context

Identify funding opportunities and developing proposals to secure additional resources for expanding and sustaining urban health programs

Undertake supportive supervision and concurrent monitoring initiatives, including field monitoring on a periodic basis.

Support in research and documentation pertaining to Urban Health; Coordinate with Implementation Research for Health Systems Strengthening

Perform other activities as assigned by the supervisor to achieve organizational goals. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women’s studies, international development, public health or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualification: PhD equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women’s studies, international development, public health or a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of overall 12 years of experience in public health, with at least 3 years in urban health

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

The candidate must possess a strong understanding of urban health systems and a good level of knowledge of urban health issues

Strong experience in and understanding of working with government at various levels

S/he should have excellent reporting and analysis abilities, the capacity to communicate with various players at different levels, and an ability to negotiate in a multicultural environment

S/He should be familiar with monitoring large programs with an excellent understanding of key monitoring indicators

S/He should be familiar with the National and State public health systems and functions

S/he shall have an understanding of public health issues in India and the role of various stakeholders

S/He will possess good teamwork abilities and the ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team

Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision

Strong team player with proven experience working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent interpersonal abilities and effective communication skills in both English and Hindi

Proficient in written and oral communication, including presentation skills and the ability to write analytical reports

Desired skill: Familiarity or ability to communicate in any other Indian language

Proficiency in commonly used software packages such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Skilled in conducting desk research, literature reviews, and accessing relevant documents through internet research. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: IHAT Health System Strengthening, Facility Strengthening and M&E Team.

External: Department of Health and Family Welfare, GoUP and NUHM. 

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 

Statement on IHAT's Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. At IHAT, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect. 

Commitment to Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA), and Consent Seeking

IHAT is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding all individuals associated with our work. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve. We strictly adhere to policies and practices that protect against sexual exploitation and abuse and emphasize the importance of consent in all interactions. 

Transfer of Commitment

As part of our Terms of Reference, IHAT requires that all hired agencies, partners and individuals uphold these same standards. This includes a firm commitment to safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSHEA), and consent seeking. We expect our partners, agencies and individuals working with us to sign into the required policies and integrate these principles into their operations, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.  

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should visit https://www.ihat.in/vacancies/team-leader-urban-health-initiative-tl-uhi/ page to submit their application by November 03, 2024. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered. 

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. 

Hiring on this position is subject to approval of an upcoming grant.

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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