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Designation
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Employment type
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Full time
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Position
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Senior Project Manager/Deputy Project Lead
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Reports to
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Project Lead – Parivartan
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Location
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Goa
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Travel
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Yes
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Compensation
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About the role
The Senior Program (SPM) will be responsible for implementation of Project Parivartan activities. Reporting to the Project Lead, the SPM will lead the planning and implementation of project activities working closely with a team of clinical pharmacists and infection prevention to support and improve IPC and AMS practices in public health facilities in the state of Goa. Key activities in the project include the implementation of hospital-acquired infection surveillance and the implementation of quality improvement projects across the facilities. The position also works closely with project implementation partners Goa Medical College, Directorate of Health Services and other stakeholders. The candidate must have a strategic mindset and implementation focus.
What will You Do in this role (Roles and Responsibilities)
- Develop quarterly and annual project implementation plans.
- Oversee implementation of the workplan, monitor progress and revise plans as required.
- Supervise, support and work with facility-based project staff to follow up on deliverables, set weekly meetings, develop agendas for the meetings, facilitate communications with the group
- Facilitate and contribute to the development of site-specific quality improvement plans in consultation with facility leadership and staff to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
- Work with Project Lead and M&E team to develop routine data collection tools and assist in interpreting the data.
- Support the Project Lead in engaging with implementation partners to design and implement training programs on AMS and IPC for various cadre of health care providers and other system level interventions.
- Prepare materials for presentations and briefings and deliver formal and informal presentations, as assigned.
- Contribute to the preparation of regular reports and presentations on the project progress for donors and stakeholders
- Contribute to budget oversight and the financial management of project activities
- Build and maintain relationships with implementing partners and health facility leadership.
- Work closely with technical and support teams in Americares Foundation, USA and Mumbai office.
- Day-to-day implementation across facilities
- Supervision and coordination of field-based staff
- Translating strategy into actionable facility-level plans
- Monitoring milestones, data and deliverables
- Escalating risks and resolving operational challenges We are looking for someone who has:
- A medical doctor with a master’s degree in public health/ health administration/healthcare management/ business management/ epidemiology, with 8-10 years of program management experience in health.
- Experience working on health systems strengthening projects supporting quality improvement and provision of technical assistance.
- Experience working effectively with a variety of stakeholders, government counterparts, facility administrators, doctors, consultants, nursing staff and other health care providers at central and local levels, especially with national and provincial hospitals.
- Previous experience of managing health projects or health facilities.
- Proven experience as program manager or other managerial position with NGOs or other organizations implementing health programs
- Experience with delivery and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control programs.
Skills and Competencies
- Good understanding of public health systems
- Demonstrated Planning, organizing, analysis, report writing, presentation and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work well with multiple stakeholders and diverse teams and to bring teams to consensus on recommendations for technical practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel (with Macro), and PowerPoint. Ability to work on data management/analysis software would be an advantage
- Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills
- A commitment to excellence and demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals
- Demonstrates initiative and follow-through and is self-motivated in the completion of deliverables in a deadline driven environment
- A team player
- We are a diverse team and we’re looking for you to bring your own unique flavor to this role!
Please send your resume to americaresindia@americares.org within one month from the date of advertisement. Please mention your current and expected salary in your resume.
It is necessary to mention the post title in subject line while applying. Selected candidates will be required to join within one month of selection. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Why Work with Americares India
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment through the following initiatives:
- Employee Wellbeing: We offer mental health and wellness programs, including physical and virtual meetups, to promote inclusivity and connection.
- Employee Voice: Launching this year, we are committed to reshaping our employee policies to ensure they remain balanced and centered on the needs of our team.
- Goal setting and Reviews: We support your career growth through clear goal-setting and regular performance reviews to help you reflect on your progress
- Competitive Compensation: We believe in fair and competitive salaries that align with your responsibilities and contributions
- Comprehensive Leave Policy: Our leave policy combines public holidays, paid leave, casual leave and other leaves encouraging a healthy work-life balance
About Americares
Americares India Foundation (AIF) is a health-focused Indian non-government organization operating since 2006. Our mission is to help people and communities in India access health in times of disasters and every day. Health is both essential and a human right. With good health, they can attend school, be productive at work, care for their families and contribute to strong communities. Poor health puts all those opportunities at risk. Our life saving health interventions consist of Humanitarian Program, Medicine Security and Health Services. Our humanitarian programs have responded to over 80 major emergencies across India and has a footprint in 21 states. Our health services program operates mobile health clinics, community centered non communicable diseases program, school health program, transforming over 300 primary health centers into Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre program of MoH and a antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control program in all public health facilities of Goa. We have a programmatic presence in 12 states with office in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and field offices in Madurai, Villupuram and Erode. AIF has a team of over 230 professionals passionate about advancing our mission.
Equal Opportunity:
Americares India is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of caste, community, gender, race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability or any other basis protected by law. Americares India will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
Our core values:
We create global community, treating people as they want to be treated.
We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.
We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.
We are better together; partnership is at our core.
We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.
We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and communities thrive