ROLE PROFILE
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Job Title
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Associate- HR Systems Strengthening
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Functional Area
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Health Systems Strengthening
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Reports To
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Specialist-HR Systems Strengthening
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Location
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Travel Required
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As per need.
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Effective Date
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March 2026
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IHAT PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES
India Health Action Trust (IHAT) aims at improving public health initiatives by supporting programs nationally and globally through providing comprehensive technical assistance in program planning, management and monitoring. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the GoUP and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, IHAT set up a Technical Support Unit (TSU) in 2013 to provide techno-managerial support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) to improve utilization, coverage and quality of key reproductive, maternal, new-born, child health and nutrition (RMNCHN) interventions and services in the state. The TSU has been set up from the funding support of Bill & Melinda Gate Foundation (BMGF) through the University of Manitoba (UOM), Canada.
ABOUT PROGRAM
India Health Action Trust (IHAT) is providing technical support to Department of Medical Education and State Medical faculty for Nursing reforms under Mission Niramaya in Uttar Pradesh. Mission Niramaya is a flagship initiative by the Uttar Pradesh Government to transform nursing ecosystem. To ensure excellence in nursing education and professional development, several strategic quality initiatives have been implemented. These efforts span institutional accreditation, student admissions, faculty development, and academic reforms. Collectively, these interventions aim to establish a robust, standardized, and future-ready nursing ecosystem that ensures high-quality education, improved workforce competencies, and sustainable health system outcomes in the state.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Associate – HR Systems Strengthening will support state-level nursing workforce reforms by closely engaging with stakeholders of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to build institutional capacity and advance quality improvement and accreditation efforts, thereby contributing to the overall objectives of Mission Niramaya. The role will focus on strengthening HR systems and institutional processes to enhance the quality, competency, and performance of the nursing workforce in alignment with ongoing nursing reforms.
DIMENSIONS
- Support GoUP in developing competency dictionaries for various cadres based of FRAC framework, competency based assessments and competency building products for Learning Management System.
- Support in rolling out the Learning Management system across public health in Uttar Pradesh.
- Provide technical support to the GoUP in strengthening HR systems for improving the quality of nursing professionals.
- Facilitate policy development and implementation related to nursing education, workforce quality, and institutional strengthening.
- Design and support implementation of systems and frameworks for quality accreditation and continuous quality improvement of nursing institutions.
- Support development of sustainable models and processes for long-term improvement in nursing education.
- Conduct rapid research of best practices from other States, research literature and international practices on key HR systems components.
- Develop appropriate policy proposals in a participative approach through effective liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Follow up with concerned government officials to ensure appropriate proposals are moved in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support to Dept. of Medical Education, UP; National Health Mission, UP; and Dept. of Medical Health and Family Welfare, UP.
- Undertake any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Qualification: MPH/PGDM/MBA in Healthcare Management or any other equivalent degree
EXPERIENCE
- Essential experience: 1-2 Years of Experience working in public health organization on government projects, consulting or policy roles, implementation and strategic planning.
- Experience working in the education sector with an understanding of competency frameworks shall be preferred.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strategic thinking with analytical ability and able to plan and prioritize
- Team Management, problem solving
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basics of Human Resource Management
- Technical Proposal/ Report Writing
- Data Management and Analysis
- Basic Qualitative research
- Quality Assurance and Improvement
- Basic Project Management
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Coordination with the state-level program/ systems team to identify the priority areas gaps to be addressed for the division, districts and blocks.
External: Liaison with State Departments to follow up on project deliverables, schedule review meetings for strengthening the review system, support in drafting the status of progress reports with results.
IHAT’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
Community Centric: It is the communities we serve and the community at IHAT that drives us forward.
Think Sustainability: We believe in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes.
Scientific and Innovative: We relentlessly pursue scientific rigour and adapt our work in the face of new evidence. We encourage out of the box thinking and challenge ourselves to do better.
Interdisciplinary: We foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
Low Contact – Low frequency of interaction with children
Statement on IHAT's Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. At IHAT, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect.
Commitment to Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA), and Consent Seeking
IHAT is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding all individuals associated with our work. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve. We strictly adhere to policies and practices that protect against sexual exploitation and abuse and emphasize the importance of consent in all interactions.
Transfer of Commitment
As part of our Terms of Reference, IHAT requires that all hired agencies, partners and individuals uphold these same standards. This includes a firm commitment to safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSHEA), and consent seeking. We expect our partners, agencies and individuals working with us to sign into the required policies and integrate these principles into their operations, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
HOW TO APPLY
We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within fifteen days of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.
IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.