National Consultant – IT
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About NCVBDC:
The National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) under Dte.GHS, MoHFW, GoI administers an umbrella programme, namely, National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP) for prevention and control of vector borne diseases namely Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue, Chikungunya, Kala-azar and Lymphatic Filariasis. Out of them three diseases namely, Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis and Kala-azar are targeted for elimination.
Under the Grant Cycle 7 (2024-27), of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) supported Intensified Malaria Elimination Project-3 (IMEP-3), selection of NGO-SR at National level for HR and SBCC activities is a budgeted activity for which PCI India has been selected as NGO-SR.
- The NPMU will be a team of technical experts in the areas of malaria control, training and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, enhanced monitoring and smooth implementation of IHIP, SBCC, and information and technology, and finance.
- Strengthening of IEC/BCC /SBCC activities, IEC/ SBCC campaign would play a vital role for community awareness, involvement & participation. The NGO SR will develop need-based State strategies & plans, with local innovations to reach all relevant groups through most appropriate channels, materials and tailored activities to address local needs in line with the local culture. Newer technology will be tapped into with extensive multimedia approach with specific messaging and interventions to reach out to target populations, including virtual platforms, to achieve malaria elimination and sustain thereafter. Innovative interventions, besides advocacy with all concerned stakeholders, would include developing mass campaigns to address different aspects of malaria prevention, control and elimination.
About PCI India:
PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our footprint is in 202 Districts of 15 States of the country.
Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.
Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.
About the Position
National Consultant -Information Technology
Number of Poistion-01
Location- NCVBDC-Delhi
Purpose: To support NCVBDC for effective implementation of GFATM supported Intensified Malaria Elimination Project (IMEP-3) in various States at different levels (National/ State/ District/ Sub-district). The position, based at NCVBDC, would play a critical role in evidence- based decision making at various levels to bring efficiency and effectiveness in the Programme and in bridging the gaps between planning and implementation
Job Responsibilities:
- Understand the functional and technical requirements from the departments (Centre, State / UT and other involved stakeholders) for implementation of programme and preparation of quality and standard concept document, design documents, process flow document, implementation frame-work, guidelines, protocol and user manuals towards the requirements.
- Liaison with senior officers of the Government/Ministry to operationalize and integrate the analytical framework with existing IHIP-malaria, HMIS
- Development of tools for integration and validation of IHIP-malaria, HMIS data systems and other standard sources, including IT platforms necessary for its operationalization.
- Do troubleshooting, testing of application, identify grey areas and provide expert support for improvisation of existing system.
- Provide implementation support and guidance to States / UTs and help in capacity building / training in all TORs related to IT.
- Periodic follow up with States/ UTs and other involved stakeholders on implementation coverage and gap, preparing brief on bottlenecks/challenges, assist in preparation of technical training module and development of resource material.
- Review and redesign the web-based program and user guidelines, procedures and tools with a view to integrating the monitoring and evaluation framework, taking into account good practices of other stakeholders.
- Undertake field visits whenever required.
Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, application testing, basic knowledge of mobile technologies, ICT in health, data analysis, data mining and reports.
- Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is also desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Willingness to travel to States / UTs and districts to provide technical assistance and ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.
- Preference would be given to the candidate having experience of working with Centre / State / UT health department.
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Nature of appointment:
The appointment will be on contract basis initially for one year and thereafter extendable annually (or specified period) on the basis of performance appraisal (to be assessed for work output, personal attributes, functional competency etc.)
Reporting:
Reporting will be to Nodal Officer, GFATM under the overall supervision of Director, NCVBDC
Age: Upper age limit is 40 years and ready to travel extensively.
Rescission: Either party can terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice in writing
Selection: Selection and appointment shall be carried out through advertisement followed by written test/interview, if short listed.
How to apply:
Interested candidates can apply for the position by using the link on following websites: NCVBDC, NCDC, ICCM, PCI India, DevNet & LinkedIn. Last date of application is 11th June 2026
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