ROLE PROFILE
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Job Title
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Specialist – HR Systems Strengthening
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Functional Area
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Health System Strengthening
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Reports To
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Team Leader, HR Systems Strengthening
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Location
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Patna, Bihar
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Travel Required
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As per requirement
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Effective Date
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September 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.
The India Health Action Trust (IHAT) is initiating a Project Management Unit (PMU) aimed at reinforcing the Nursing Cadre in Bihar. This unit is set to forge strong partnerships with health departments of the Government of Bihar, along with stakeholders at state, district, and community levels, to refine nursing programs and services. A significant aspect of the PMU's role will be to infuse its expert assistance into the Bihar Health System, promoting expansion and enduring stability. The PMU's primary agenda revolves around devising and applying measures that enhance the performance of the Nursing cadre.
Moreover, the PMU's mission includes providing specialized support to the project, with an emphasis on catalyzing reforms for the Nursing cadre and elevating the standard of Pre-service education for nursing in Bihar. This initiative is pivotal to the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare outcomes in the state.
ROLE PURPOSE
Specialist- HR Systems Strengthening will work closely with the held departments of Bihar Government and other partners to improve the quality of Nursing professionals in the State which will broadly include complex policy interactions, role of various stakeholders and developing appropriate policy proposals, systems and the capacity of Bihar government for sustainability.
She/he is expected to provide high quality techno-managerial inputs and lead a lean team of high potential individuals to contribute effectively towards quality accreditation, quality improvement of Nursing colleges.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
1. Technical:
- Support Team Leader, HR Systems in advising the GoB in best practices and frameworks for nursing strengthening
- Identify key gaps in the system for optimal functioning of regulating bodies
- Develop and support Gov. of Bihar in implementing various interventions related to Nursing Cadre strengthening
- Provide expertise and support to the relevant government stakeholders in implementing best practices for high quality nursing education
- Support in Quality Accreditation and Quality Improvement initiatives for Nursing and Allied Healthcare Professionals with focus on systems strengthening
- Build capacity of relevant government stakeholders and organizations for sustainability
- Ensure appropriate development of the team members to increase quality of support to Gov. of Bihar
- Conduct rapid research of best practices from other States, research literature and international practices on key system strengthening components
- Develop appropriate policy proposals in a participative approach through effective liaising with internal and external stakeholders (including government and other health partners)
- Follow up with concerned government officials to ensure appropriate proposals are moved in a timely manner
- Set up systems and processes for smooth coordination with the various stakeholders including a regular cadence of meetings, timelines etc.,
2. Any other work assigned by the line manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PGDM/MBA or Masters in Public Health or any other equivalent degree
Experience:
- At least 2 years working with government/development/consulting sector projects mandatory
- Consulting experience with public health or government or development sector projects shall be strongly preferred
- Experience working in the education sector with an understanding of competency frameworks shall be preferred
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Behavioral
- Collaboration for Success
- Senior govt. official liaisoning
- Influencing and Negotiating
Functional
- Advanced MS Excel for data analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Basic Project Management
Domain
- Basics of Human Resource Management
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Health System Strengthening Team
External: DIC Nursing, Registrar BNRC, Additional Secretary Health, Additional Chief Secretary
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
HOW TO APPLY
IHAT is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is continuously assessing and enhancing its practices allied with gender equity and inclusion. We provide a multicultural and safe working environment for all our employees. Equal opportunity is provided to qualified and interested candidates irrespective of caste, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity expression, or any other basis for attracting diverse talent, cultivating and nurturing an inclusive workplace environment. IHAT is committed to providing an enabling environment to its employees to continue with the learning pathway. Applications are particularly encouraged by women and other diverse genders, applicants from marginalized communities, people living with HIV and different abilities.
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.