- Advanced degree with 15+ years of experience, or equivalent experience. An understanding of the public health systems is necessary.The role will be focused on MNCH, Vaccine, Infectious Diseases, HRH, regulation etc.
- Lead on public health and nutrition policy issues at the national level and in specific Indian states to help generate the awareness, resources, partnerships and policy thinking necessary to achieve national and state goals in these sectors The position will specifically focus on reproductive, Maternal and Child Health and Infectious Diseases.
- The position will engage with key stakeholders in government, civil society, donors and private sector, directly as well as through other India Country Office (ICO) team members, to advance the case for health, specially primary health and nutrition. This role reports directly to the Deputy Director, Policy & Strategic Partnerships, ICO and will also work closely with relevant teams in Seattle
- Primarily work on public health and nutrition policy issues at the national level and in specific Indian states to help generate the awareness, resources, partnerships and policy thinking necessary to achieve national and state goals in these sectors.
- The position will engage with key stakeholders in government, civil society, donors and private sector, directly as well as through other India Country Office (ICO) team members, to advance the case for health, specially primary health and nutrition. This role reports directly to the Deputy Director, Policy & Strategic Partnerships, ICO and will also work closely with relevant teams in Seattle.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Advanced degree with 15+ years of experience, or equivalent experience. An understanding of the public health systems is necessary.The role will be focused on MNCH, Vaccine, Infectious Diseases, HRH, regulation etc.
- Lead on public health and nutrition policy issues at the national level and in specific Indian states to help generate the awareness, resources, partnerships and policy thinking necessary to achieve national and state goals in these sectors The position will specifically focus on reproductive, Maternal and Child Health and Infectious Diseases.
- The position will engage with key stakeholders in government, civil society, donors and private sector, directly as well as through other India Country Office (ICO) team members, to advance the case for health, specially primary health and nutrition. This role reports directly to the Deputy Director, Policy & Strategic Partnerships, ICO and will also work closely with relevant teams in Seattle
- Primarily work on public health and nutrition policy issues at the national level and in specific Indian states to help generate the awareness, resources, partnerships and policy thinking necessary to achieve national and state goals in these sectors.
- The position will engage with key stakeholders in government, civil society, donors and private sector, directly as well as through other India Country Office (ICO) team members, to advance the case for health, specially primary health and nutrition. This role reports directly to the Deputy Director, Policy & Strategic Partnerships, ICO and will also work closely with relevant teams in Seattle.
Skills/Experience:
- Deep knowledge of national and state health & nutrition issues, and the broader development context in India
- Good understanding of national and state government policy and budget decision making
- Ability to use communications to stimulate policy relevant discussions
- Strong understanding of the state legislative and administrative processes and structures in India pertinent to public health and development research, funding, or policymaking.
- Experience in developing, managing and implementing project and grant-making strategies.
- Experience in the management of strategies, initiatives and programs related to motivating an enhanced governmental response.
- Ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.
- Analytical skills; quantitative and qualitative.
- Excellent written and communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Excellent relationship management.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Sound influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 31 2018
Active Until:
Mar 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit