Detailed Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Support the development and submission of proposals to generate business
• Author /Co-author thematic publications to be developed from field experiences (Focus notes/Briefing notes)
• Actively engage in Marketing Activities and participate in Digital Media dialogues (blogs, discussion forums etc.)

Professional Development

• Conduct “Quality of Delivery”/Feedback assessments with team members after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines
• Assist and support development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills, knowledge which adds value to the organization

Business Execution

• Participate in assignment set-up and de-briefing meetings of assignments
• Lead small and simple assignments under supervision
• Execute assignments with utmost diligence, attention to detail and focus on quality
• Seek guidance from colleagues when unsure
• Support the process of report writing and data analysis
• Develop linkages with junior staff of the client to gather assignment related information/data
• Assist in the review of training courses delivered, research papers prepared, curriculum developed and technical assistance provided to clients
• Contribute to the development of MicroSave’s toolkits and other publications.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Academic/ professional qualifications:

• MBA Healthcare; Bachelor or Masters in Public Health, Public Policy or related areas
• Other relevant professional qualifications in line with areas of specialization.

Experience

• 1-5 years of experience in development and social sector with a consulting firm, think tank, donor/development agency, research organization or State / Central government
• Technical knowledge and field experience in health and nutrition programs
• Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies/strategies particularly National Health Mission
• Excellent communication skills, writing skills, presentation skills, research skills (primary and secondary), intellectual curiosity and passion for social and development sector
• Experience in one or more of the following functional areas –
• National Health Mission
• Working with partners, and state government counterparts to develop, implement, monitor and report on program activities including work plans, budgets, activities, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and writing high quality reports
• Strategy and public policy design for social welfare programs
• Community Health
• Epidemiology & Biostatistics
• Environmental Health
• Health Policy and Management
• Health Promotion and Communication
• Maternal and Child Health
• Reproductive Health
• Behavioral science/health education
• Project management
• Existing relationships with government, multilateral agencies, donor agencies, think tanks and industry will be a plus.