Designation: Manager – State Level Jharkhand
Location: Ranchi (candidate should be open to domestic travel)
Type of employment: Employee
No. of years of work experience: 7-8 years
Time commitment: Full time (5 days per week)
Duration of contract: open ended
About Global Health Strategies (GHS)
GHS is an international health consulting organization that works to ensure the delivery of life-saving health products, technologies, and information to those who need them the most. We use policy research, advocacy, communications, program implementation, and market entry strategies to address health-related issues that disproportionately impact developing nations and emerging markets. In this endeavor, GHS partners with foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions.
GHS has a mature infectious disease portfolio and focuses on TB, Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) and Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in select states of India. Through this project, GHS aims to create an enabling environment and ecosystem for impact on these diseases by working closely with state decisionmakers, technical experts, scientists, and implementing partners so that progress is maintained as per Government of India policies and programs.
The State Project Manager will serve as a pivotal leader responsible for overseeing the state-level operations, initiatives, and engagements on one or more infectious diseases. This role necessitates a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the local landscape, coupled with strategic acumen to drive alignment, design outreach strategies, and foster collaborative partnerships, including with government stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Director/Senior Director, the incumbent will play a critical role in shaping and executing state-specific initiatives as per approved workplans
Strategic Alignment & Design
- Collaborate closely with the team to align state-level initiatives, design outreach efforts, and curate relevant materials and resources.
- Provide counsel to national team on the local environment, emerging trends, and opportunities to optimize program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
State-Level Operations
- Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of all state-level activities, liaise with state-level partner organization, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and state-specific needs.
- Adapt key documents, reports, briefs and modules, to state relevance, enhance operational efficiency and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders within the government, technical institute leadership, NGOs, community organizations, and media editors.
- In partnership with the team and Delhi, oversee the execution of state stakeholder workshops, events, and initiatives to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and partnership building.
- Develop monitoring checklists, schedules, and tools to ensure the quality, compliance, and effectiveness of state-level activities and interventions.
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Communications or a related field is preferrable.
- Proven experience (at least 7-8 years) in project management, strategy planning and stakeholder engagement and understanding of local contexts of Jharkhand. State level interaction experience required.
- Self-starter with strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and stakeholders concurrently.
- Familiarity with the Infectious Diseases would be advantageous.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the hiring process. GHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Responsibilities may change based on project needs and organizational requirements.