• Examine various national and international guidelines, documents, research, and evidence required for preparing technical and operational guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate the drafting of program documents and guidelines and other capacity-building materials for various cadres and staff members from the health department and other stakeholders
• Conduct periodic monitoring visits to review implementation progress in states, prepare reports, and follow up on the implementation of recommendations by the states
• Analyze and utilise data and observations from field visits, HMIS, and Quarterly
• Progress Reports to address bottlenecks in implementation
• Guide States for implementation of specific program components and the activities of the PHA division
• Appraise proposals from states, including PIPs, to facilitate decision-making by the Ministry of Health.
• Organize training sessions for public health personnel at the state level on various domains for the smooth functioning of the public health system.
• Liaise with the MoHFW and participate in the National Program Coordination Committee to monitor the implementation of programs in the states.
• Conduct research studies required to complement the functioning of NHSRC.
• Liaise with implementing partners at the Centre or State level.
• Coordinating and collaborating with other divisions of NHSRC.
• Respond to Parliament Questions, VIP responses and other important references.
• Supervision, monitoring and follow-up.
• Undertake any other assignments of the PHA division as and when entrusted by the Advisor 

•   Language proficiency in English and Hindi.
•  Demonstrated experience in operationalising health programs at the field level, strengthening the state, district, and block-level health systems.
•  Experience working in a public health system at the field level, working towards its strengthening or in Health Care Management.
•  Competent and experience to work in a team and lead a team.
•  Competency and experience in working on public health issues at program or policy level, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, public health administration and governance.
•  Prior experience and proficiency in participatory planning, PIP appraisals, developing training modules & guidelines, High-priority Districts/Aspirational Districts, and in States and Aspirational districts.
•  Uundertaken or contributed to innovative activities leading to positive outcomes.
•  Has conducted capacity-building trainings on various public health/health system areas.
•  Ability to lead and guide the team in providing technical guidance.
•  Should have worked or supported in preparing an evidence-based District Health Action Plan and guided as a role model in health.
•  Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and should have experience & exposure to guide people supporting the organisation/division or team.
•  Willingness to travel to States and districts to provide technical assistance & ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet tight timelines.
•  Computer proficiency with familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The use of Python, data analytics and web scrapping will be of added advantage.
•  Excellent oral and written communication, as evidenced by publications, and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities.
•  Formal Educational Qualification, Experience, and Age could be relaxed for exceptional candidates. 
   

Age: Upper limit 45 years as on last date for receiving application and having sound health to undertake field visits.

Duration of Contract: Contract till 31st March 2025 with further extensions of similar duration (subject to satisfactory performance) and availability of NHM funds.