Consultant- State Project Manager – John Snow India Private Limited

John Snow India Private Limited We are more than 3,000 public health care and health systems consultants and researchers driven by a passion to improve health services and outcomes for all. Our fundamental goal is to ensure that all individuals can live their best and healthiest life, regardless of age or circumstances.

In pursuit of our goal, we provide innovative management consulting and technical assistance incorporating a broad range of skills. Founded in 1978, we collaborate with government agencies, the private sector, and local nonprofit and civil society organizations to identify and implement solutions to public health challenges.  These partnerships improve the quality, accessibility, and equity of health systems and lead to better health outcomes.

We work within communities and rely on local staff to ground our approach in a deep understanding of those who will benefit. While we promote using best practices and sharing solutions, we tailor strategies to each situation and seek creative options to meet clients’ needs.

Job Description

JSIPL is URGENTLY looking for Consultant- State Project Manager to develop, implement and oversee a plan to ramp-up the COVID-19 vaccination program in the allocated state. The State Project Manager will be the nodal point of contact with the SEPIO, DIO, Civil Surgeons, Immunization division of the respective state government, NGO partners and other project stakeholders at the allocated state.   S/he will also assist in developing a comprehensive M&E plan for data collection, management, and analysis; build the capacity of both project and government staff to improve data quality, research, and use for decision making. The incumbent will report to the Regional Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision, of Regional Manager, the Consultant- State Project Manager will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support the allocated state government in planning, developing, and implementing robust strategies and approaches to accelerate and support the COVID-19 vaccination.
• Support and facilitate data collection, analysis and report on data that will track the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination effort and its ability to reach at-risk populations.
• Oversee the support being provided to the state government in developing an action plan for demand generation, efficient service delivery, vaccine logistics management, cold chain assessment and other initiatives.
• Support the state in designing and implementation of a communication, awareness creation and demand generation strategies and various training programs for ramping up COVID-19 vaccination.
• Coordinate with and maintain active communication and collaboration with the state officials. Report state-wise progress, challenges, anticipated bottlenecks and propose feasible solutions to address the prevalent challenges to for effective implementation of COVID-19 vaccination in the allocated state.
• Coordinate, facilitate and oversee effective engagement and coordination of NGOs supported in the project, other partners and stakeholders in building upon their areas of expertise to streamline the vaccination process.
• Establish and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with government counterparts – SEPIO, DIOs, Civil surgeons, Immunization
• Division of the State and other relevant stakeholders, including technical partners, NGOs and cooperating partners.
• Support in coordinating and working closely with partner NGOs with the project in the allotted states for specific interventions, undertake capacity building and routine monitoring and supervision of key project activities.
• Coordinate closely with partner NGOs to disseminate information by connecting with the underserved, hard to reach, vulnerable, and vaccine-hesitant populations, as well as communities at the highest risk of COVID-19.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and complete submission of state level workplans, quarterly and annual reports, M&E reports, state financial reports, and any other reports required by the donor.
• Review financial allocations, expenditure and settlement as per procedures laid down by JSIPL.
• Supervise all project staff located in the respective states including line management, feedback, appraisals and reviews.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

JSIPL seeks a results-oriented individual with the ability to produce and lead teams in producing high quality deliverables, managing multiple concurrent tasks, and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail. The successful candidate is required to have:

• An MBBS/ BDS preferably with Post Graduate qualification in Public
• Health/Community Medicine/PSM (M.D or MPH).
• At least 8 years of experience working in Public Health with at least 5 years preferably in the immunization field or related health projects at the national/state/district level.
• Knowledge of public health issues, immunization program and M&E.
• Knowledge and experience in supply chain management, will be a plus.
• Technical expertise in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing state level projects would be highly desirable.
• Working experience in routine immunization program implementation, AEFIs surveillance, and response.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build and manage professional relationships with technical experts and other partners.
• Experience of working with USAID rules and regulations is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

How to apply

Please review the detailed Job Description and submit your application at the following link: https://forms.gle/Detw7Ub53QBmy3Br9

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