Project Manager
Organization:
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) is established in India as an independent non-profit organization created under Section 8 (Indian) Companies Act, 2013 with its office in New Delhi.
FIND accelerates equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world. We are working to close critical testing gaps that leave people at risk from preventable and treatable illnesses, enable effective disease surveillance, and build sustainable, resilient health systems. In partnership with countries, WHO and other global health agencies, we are driving progress towards global health security and universal health coverage. We are a WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Strengthening and Diagnostic Technology Evaluation.
Project: Project Suraksha: Strengthening community-based AI supported TB and respiratory disease care efforts in Nalanda, Bihar
Location: Delhi/Nalanda
Project Overview:
India continues to bear a significant burden of tuberculosis (TB), with persistent challenges in early case detection, referral, and treatment initiation, particularly in rural and underserved settings. Nalanda district in Bihar faces gaps in diagnostic access, community awareness, and care-seeking behavior, contributing to delayed diagnosis and ongoing transmission. At the same time, emerging digital health innovations offer an opportunity to strengthen community-based service delivery and improve case-finding efficiency.
Project Suraksha aims to demonstrate an integrated, community-based and AI-enabled model for TB and respiratory disease screening by combining community engagement, digital innovations, diagnostic technologies, and strengthened linkages with the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) and National Health Mission (NHM). The project seeks to improve early diagnosis, facilitate timely treatment initiation, enhance community acceptance of digital health solutions, and generate evidence for scale-up within public health systems.
Project Geography:
Nalanda district, Bihar, India
Job description
The Project Manager will provide overall coordination, and oversight for the implementation of Project Suraksha. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and ensuring achievement of project targets and deliverables in accordance with donor requirements and organizational standards.The Project Manager will work closely with FIND technical teams, government stakeholders, partners, district health authorities, NTEP officials, and donor representatives to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of project interventions.
The specific activities will include but not be limited to:
- Setup and creation of project workflows, M&E indicator sheets
- Lead operationalization, implementation, monitoring and supervision of all project activities and assist in evaluation of project deliverables, outputs and outcomes
- Lead coordination with tertiary institutes, states, sites, NTEP & NHM, oversee and provide necessary technical support to the project geographies.
- Lead meetings, trainings, establishment of linkages with relevant departments/facilities in project districts
- Supervise, mentor and support the Project team; follow up on progress of the project and provide regular updates to key stakeholders including the donor agency
- Plan and allocate project resources appropriately to maximize output
- Ensure process adherence and timely data reporting by project team
- Track progress in line with the committed timelines and targets.
- Overall monitoring, technical support and coordination with sites, experts, and other stakeholders as and when required
- Prepare regular progress reports, donor updates, presentations, and project briefs.
- Support donor visits, monitoring missions, and external evaluations.
- Any other tasks assigned time to time
Skills and experience required:
- Postgraduate degree in Public Health/Epidemiology/Health Management with minimum of 8 years of supervisory experience in National/State public health projects (preferably TB, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programs etc)
- Preference will be given to:
- Candidates with experience of working with projects engaging public sector institutes/state health authorities and focusing on community engagement
- State / National level experience of working with government/ health department
- Experience of working with the NTEP at the State or National level will be preferred.
- Proven ability to work in a public health setup with decision-makers
- Ability to coordinate with internal & external stakeholders and on-site teams.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate between multiple sites and ensure strict adherence to project targets and mandates
- Should have good communications skills and be proficient in basic computer applications like Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Have sound knowledge of data analysis, analytical software and ability to make meaningful interpretations for effective supervision.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively (25-30%), based on the needs of the job.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team
Nature of Appointment:
The selected candidate shall be on a fixed-term consultancy/employment contract. The initial offer will be through 28th February 2027, in line with the current project timeline (subject to extension based on performance and continued project/donor funding).
Compensation offered:
The gross remuneration budgeted for the position shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience, and performance during the interview process.
Deadline to send your application:
- Current CTC (fixed and variable components, if applicable)
- Notice period and earliest available joining date
But don’t wait until the deadline! We will start screening right away and if we find the right person, we will stop searching.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status, or any other attribute protected by applicable law.