Job Opportunity at SPYM
State Technical Support Unit
SPYM is managing the State Technical Support Unit (STSU) for the State of Rajasthan to support the State in implementation of Tuberculosis Intervention as part of National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. STSU helps and works in close coordination with the State TB Cell (STC), District TB Officers (DTOs) and City Health administrators in planning and implementation of activities leading towards TB eliminations envisioned by 2025. Key areas of support are:
- Support the state in implementing the engagement of Service Providers in private sector, NGOs and untapped areas.
- Contract management with Private sector & NGO sector
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Capacity building and Technical Support
SPYM invites application for the post – State Technical Support Unit (STSU):
Inter Sectoral Engagement Expert
About the Position: Responsible for coordination with various State departments, Ministries
and corporate sectors outside the health department.
Job Responsibilities:
o Provide technical support to State TB Cell for development of evidence-based policies,
guidelines and schemes on multi-sectoral engagement for TB elimination
o Promote the use of the Standards for TB Care in India (STCI) and assist in the development of additional tools and enablers for effective implementation of STCI in
health care settings under different Ministries
o Facilitate the close coordination of State TB Cell with different Ministries and corporate sectors outside the health department
o Provide technical assistance for developing training materials for capacity building of staff and officers in the different Ministries
o Provide technical assistance to State Tb Cell in supervision, monitoring and evaluation of projects with and through corporate sector for TB elimination
o Capacity building of state programme managers and PPM coordinators, preparing, implementing projects and resource mobilization through Corporate Sector Responsibilities
o Provide technical support, oversight and monitoring of financial management of resources available from corporate sector or other stakeholders
o Coordinate with partnering agencies and organizations involved in corporate sector engagement and inter-Ministerial collaboration
o Provide a monthly report and an end-of-assignment report in the prescribed formats on activities, achievements, challenges and recommendations
o Perform other duties as required by State TB Cell in the interests of the programme
Qualification& Experience:
o Post Graduate or Higher Degree in Community Medicine/ Preventive Social Medicine/ PGDHM (2 Yrs Full Time-AICTE approved) / Life Sciences/ Social Sciences, from a
recognized university/ Institute.
o Minimum of 5 years of experience in public health programmes/ similar projects including TSU
o Prior experience of leading capacity building/ inter-sectoral coordination with stakeholders / Public Private Partnerships with government public health programmes, in coordination with Central /or State Health Departments, are essential Skills and Competencies
o Desirable: Experience in TB programs, already located in the State of West Bengal. Required knowledge, skills and abilities typically needed to perform this job:
o Good communication skills and proficiency in English & Hindi preferably.
o Proficiency in computer applications
o Ability to undertake & deliver on the above responsibilities and tasks.
o Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
o Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a team and cope with pressure and challenges.
o Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team.
o Willingness to travel extensively in West Bengal.
o Previous experience in the state is desirable.
Salary: Monthly remuneration will be in the range of Rs. 90000 to Rs. 100000 per month and shall commensurate with experience and prior payments drawn by the final selected
candidate.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal – 1 Position and Jaipur, Rajasthan – 1 position (2 positions)
Kindly send your applications along with detailed CV to jobs@spym.org for the respective job profile within 7 days of publication of this advertisement.