Introduction
KHPT is a registered non-profit organization that has, for over two decades, worked alongside India’s most vulnerable communities to improve their health and wellbeing. Our journey began in 2003 with focused initiatives to reduce the prevalence of HIV in Karnataka, and since then, our work has expanded to address a wide range of public health issues across the country. In places where health remains out of reach, held back by stigma, silence or systemic gaps, we have worked to change that reality. We believe the answers already exist in local knowledge, the culture of the place, and in collective intent. While health is our focus, we see it in its full context shaped by poverty, gender, social norms, urbanization and climate. We bring together technical expertise and community wisdom, blending data, dialogue and systems thinking to strengthen health systems and empower communities. Because health and wellbeing are rights. And every community deserves not just access, but the power to shape its own wellbeing.
KHPT is seeking application for the following position.
Project Lead
Positions: 1
Location: Bengaluru (Travel to Koppal) Karnataka
Project: Project: NMR Sankalp (ICMR IR project)
Qualification, Skills & Competencies
• MBBS with experience in public health or MD Community medicine/ MDObG/ other medical degrees with Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field.
• Preferred experience of 5-8 years in projects of MNCH or other NGO projects in health or experience in child and adolescent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff and stakeholders and funders
• Willing to travel extensively to all the villages, and spend quality time with the field investigators, beneficiaries and communities.
• Fluency in written and spoken Kannada & English language.
• Good facilitation skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary stake-holders at the grass root level.
• Should be a good team person with ability to work collaboratively with other team members and researchers.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
• Have empathic attitude and team facilitation skills.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Manage the ICMR NMR Project Team, and provide inputs to the project in general and to Project staff and other stake-holders at the district level.
• Technical support to the district lead, taluka coordinators and nurse mentors as required. Conduct periodic review meetings.
• Monitor and guide activities of field teams for smooth implementation of the activities.
• Ensure timely reporting of activities and progress updates, preparation and submission of Periodical reports (Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual) to Thematic Lead.
• Lead the team in analysis and research in built in the program and coordinate with St Johns Research Institute for the research activities especially for mentoring activities and CME/CNEs
• Overseeing and coordinating all the community /pilot interventions that include facility level trainings, mass media, community activities monitoring; strengthen community forums and micro planning; facility-based activities including assessments and nurse mentoring and all other activities towards achieving project objectives of reducing NMR in Koppla district.
• Coordinate and facilitate for inter departmental coordination for any assistance required from other departments. Attend district level programs organised by the health department and other stakeholders in the district like DC/CEO
• Carry forward advocacy and rapport building with health functionaries and department heads at state and national level
• Work closely with project team and contribute to the implementing of quality improvement strategies, tools, materials and manuals. Support project team in developing technical content and trainings.
• Undertake field visits along with other team members to handhold multi -sectoral processes and actions
• Monitor the project progress and suggests process improvement strategies.
Reporting
The Project Lead will be reporting to the Thematic Lead, Child Health and Nutrition or person designated by him.
Remuneration
The compensation for the above-mentioned position/s will adhere to internal policies and market standards, determined by qualifications, relevant experience, budget availability, internal parity, and interview performance
KHPT is committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment for all employees. We uphold the principle of equal opportunity and actively welcome female applicants. In addition, we encourage individuals with physical challenges, provided they possess the necessary skills and knowledge, and are willing to travel to apply. We seek candidates who can seamlessly integrate into our non-discriminatory, inclusive, and equitable organizational culture.
We will follow a systematic selection process to fill this position, taking into account experience, competency, suitability, aptitude to work with our health programs, and extensive knowledge of the areas we work in. Only candidates who meet our shortlisting criteria will be invited for an interview.
The above position demands excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills and also involves travel. Preference will be given to candidates who have work experience in the relevant field and local candidates with required experience and skillsets.
The above-mentioned position requires outstanding communication, interpersonal, and computer skills, as well as the willingness to travel. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in the relevant field and local candidates who possess the necessary experience and skill sets.
How to apply
Prospective candidates should submit their applications by clicking the "Apply Online" button next to the relevant vacancy on our current openings page at https://www.khpt.org/work-with-us/
The deadline for submissions is 28th Aug 2026.