Position Title: Divisional Program Coordinator, Type 1 Diabetes
Location: Rewa, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior
Number of positions: 4 (1 in each of Rewa, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior)
Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.
CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.
At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication, and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries.
WJCF is an Indian not-for-profit entity, registered under Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act 2013, and has an affiliation agreement with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Our mission is to save lives and improve health outcomes in the country by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems. WJCF has partnered with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and state health departments since 2007, providing technical and operational support across key health priorities, including infectious diseases (COVID-19, hepatitis, HIV, TB, vector-borne diseases), non-communicable diseases (cervical cancer, diabetes, sickle cell disease), maternal and child health (anaemia, immunisation, diarrhoea, pneumonia), sexual and reproductive health, health insurance and digital health (AB PM-JAY, ABDM), oxygen and hypoxemia management, safe drinking water, and climate and health.
Program Overview:
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1D) is an auto-immune disease characterized by reduced ability to produce insulin in the body. T1D usually develops in children, adolescents, or young adults, leading to a lifetime dependence on insulin for survival. The condition is associated with a significant strain and poor quality of life and leading to a high financial burden for people living with Type 1 Diabetes (PLT1D) and their families. However, with access to timely diagnostic, initiation on treatment and proper management of the condition, people living with T1D can lead healthy and productive lives, while achieving life expectancy comparable to the general population.
There are an estimated 9.4 million PLT1D globally, with India having the second highest share accounting for 8%-10% of the global prevalence. However, nearly 18% of children and adolescents with T1D (~0.3 million) live in India, the highest in the world. The incidence of T1D in the 0-19 age group is increasing more than any other age group. The estimated global incidence of T1D in the 0-19 age group was 8.15 per 100,000 in 2024 and is estimated to increase to 13.95 per 100,000 by 2040.
While the burden of T1D has continued to rise over the years, survival has remained poor. Survival rates for children and adolescents with T1D in India is worse compared to countries with similar socio-economic development. On average, a child diagnosed with T1D at the age of 10 years lives only an additional 29 years of healthy life, contributing to premature mortality and loss of productivity.
There is an urgent need to strengthen access to services and care for Type 1 Diabetes. WJCF’s Type 1 Diabetes program aims at strengthening and improving access to quality T1D care in India, with the overall goal of achieving longer, healthier, and more productive lives for People Living with Type 1 Diabetes (PLT1D). The program aims to address critical barriers to access and delivery of quality T1D care in India by building awareness, improving access to detection, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services and care, enabling treatment adherence and self-management, and strengthening governance and policy framework for delivery of T1D care.
Position Summary
WJCF is seeking an experienced and highly motivated candidate with demonstrated experience in leading field operations within the public health sector for the position of Divisional Program Coordinator, Type 1 Diabetes. The roles will be based at divisional headquarters (Gwalior, Rewa, Ujjain, and Indore) in Madhya Pradesh, with frequent travel to other districts across the state.
The individual will be responsible for actively implementing, supporting, and monitoring program activities, including visits to public health facilities, understanding the continuum of care for people living with Type 1 Diabetes, and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders at the state and district levels. The role will focus on identifying, designing, implementing, and tracking interventions to strengthen access to and quality of care for Type 1 Diabetes. WJCF places great value on personal qualities such as resourcefulness, accountability, tenacity, independence, energy, and a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key leaders within the division and district health systems (including but not limited to the Department of Health, Directorate of Medical Education, State Medical Services Corporation, and autonomous government institutes), NGOs/development partners, and other relevant stakeholders to support effective program implementation.
- Support implementation of programmatic activities at division level, including but not limited to:
- Strengthening the supply chain of essential commodities such as glucometers, glucose monitoring strips, insulin, and other drugs and consumables.
- Supporting capacity building of healthcare providers (pediatricians, physicians, medical officers, and nurses) on T1D detection, diagnosis, and management.
- Strengthening monitoring, reporting, and referral mechanisms by ensuring uptake of prescribed data collection tools and referral systems for both facilities and people living with Type 1 Diabetes (PLT1D).
- Conducting weekly visits to pilot facilities to track progress, assess the quality of care being provided, and ensure accurate and complete data capture at the field level.
- Engaging directly with people living with Type 1 Diabetes (PLT1D) to support appointment scheduling, follow-ups, and continuity of care.
- Identifying and engaging high-impact channels for awareness and demand generation to ensure timely detection and diagnosis, including training of frontline workers and dissemination of IEC materials.
- Travel extensively across districts to monitor implementation progress, provide on-ground support in addressing challenges, identify key risks and mitigation measures, and recommend interventions to strengthen care delivery.
- Facilitate timely and accurate reporting on program progress, key indicators, and deliverables.
- Undertake other activities, as required, for successful operational roll-out and scale-up of the program.
Qualifications
- Over 5 years of experience in public health, preferably in the field of non-communicable diseases
- Graduate Degree in Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related fields.
- Strong government liaising and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, including technical information, and prepare presentations and reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong oral and written communication; ability to effectively communicate with government stakeholders.
- Fluency in English and Hindi.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the state and across other identified states.
Note: This role is on third party payroll