Position: Programme Anchor – Public Health
Theme: Neighbourhoods of Care (NoC)
Programme: Mission Anadi – Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)
Location: Select Districts of Maharashtra (field-based) — with extensive travel across blocks
Reporting to: State Programme Manager
Job Overview:
Transform Rural India (TRI), in partnership with Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation (MVSTF) under Mission Anandi, is working closely with state and district health systems to strengthen early detection, referral, and continuum-of-care for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and priority cancers. The programme focuses on improving screening coverage, strengthening referral systems, and enabling timely treatment through strong coordination with public health systems and community institutions.
The Programme Anchor – Public Health will lead district-level implementation of NCD and cancer screening interventions, ensuring effective programme delivery, stakeholder coordination, and quality assurance. The role involves managing block-level teams, strengthening convergence with district health authorities, supporting frontline workers, and ensuring effective use of digital tracking systems. This is a hands-on leadership role combining programme implementation, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and performance management.
Key responsibilities:
Programme implementation & service delivery
- Lead planning and execution of block and district-level screening campaigns for hypertension, diabetes and priority cancers (oral, breast, cervical) in alignment with NP-NCD and Mission Anandi
- Ensure smooth functioning of screening sites (PHC/CHC/HWCs), referral pathways to diagnostic centres and linkages to treatment/specialist facilities
- Oversee use and adoption of the digital patient/referral tracking platform; ensure data completeness and timeliness
Stakeholder engagement & government coordination
- Act as primary district liaison with District Administration, District Medical & Health Officer (DMHO), state NCD/Health mission units, and partner hospitals; negotiate service agreements and referral protocols
- Convene and participate in district coordination forums, and community stakeholder meetings
Human resources & capacity building
- Mentor and train/handhold frontline workers (ASHAs, ANMs, CHOs) on screening, early detection and referral protocols
- Coordinate refresher trainings and on-site supportive supervision to maintain quality standards
Quality assurance, monitoring & reporting
- Monitor service quality against clinical and programmatic standards; lead corrective action on quality issues, audits and incident reports
- Prepare monthly/quarterly programme reports, updates and contribute to impact assessments and learning documentation
Operations & resource management
- Coordinate with districts for programme logistics for screening camps and ensure availability of medicines/supplies for follow-up care
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data privacy, and organisational policies
Community mobilisation & behaviour change
- Drive demand generation and awareness campaigns with SHG-VO-CLF and PRI systems and local leaders to improve screening uptake and reduce delays to care
Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong programme management and field implementation skills in public health programmes
- Experience working with government health systems and multiple stakeholders
- Familiarity with digital health platforms, monitoring systems, and reporting tools
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage teams and work effectively in rural and field-based environments
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Management, Social Work, or related field; OR Nursing with public health experience
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in public health programme implementation, preferably in NCD or cancer screening programmes
- Experience working with district/state health departments and frontline health systems preferred
- Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural and remote areas
How to Apply?
We welcome public health professionals to join TRI’s growing ecosystem working to strengthen district health systems and improve early detection and continuum of care for NCDs and cancers. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with government systems, frontline workers, and community institutions to drive measurable public health outcomes. To apply, kindly visit https://www.trif.in/careers/. The deadline for submission of application is 30 Mar 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.
This is a third-party payroll position and is initially set till January 2028, with monthly emoluments of INR 70,000/- only.
Thank you for your valuable time and interest in working with us.