Public Health Foundation of India

This project intends to customize and adapt global and national CMAM guidelines to the specific context of Meghalaya through stakeholder engagement. This will be followed by  interventions for state health system strengthening at a community, frontline worker, health center and governance level. These are: a Community Awareness Programme to sensitize communities to appropriate diets for young children and to increase communal responsibility for the care of at-risk and recovering children; a health care worker training programme that will be holistic and include aspects of nurturing and responsive care as well as the screening, diagnosis and triage of acute malnutrition; an initiative to improve the capacity of PHCs to serve as mini-Nutritional Rehab Centers and the facilitation of block level multi-sectoral meetings that will provide oversight to the activities on the ground. These interventions are the health system strengthening components of a larger Meghalaya CMAM Model that will include further aspects to strengthen the community’s and parents’ ability to care for children affected by malnutrition.

• Work closely with health system actors and project staff to coordinate and execute project activities in designated areas
• Supervise project staff and activities appropriate to the project’s specific objectives.
• Maintain documentation, track progress, and ensure compliance with project goals.
• Proactively identify and address any challenges or deviations from the project plan during field activities, ensuring swift resolution of implementation issues.
• Provide regular written progress updates to the Project Coordinator and participate in team meetings to discuss outcomes, challenges, and potential modifications.
• Take initiative in troubleshooting and problem solving, addressing any unforeseen issues that may arise during fieldwork promptly.
• Any other activities as delegated by Supervisor.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognized university/institute.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or a related health discipline from a recognized university/institute

Essential:

• Around 02 years work experience in the health system or executing community-based projects, ideally in the same sector (e.g., public health, social work, training etc.)
• Proven experience in working within the health system or facilitating/conducting adult training

Desirable:

• Experience in leading a team of upto 5 subordinates
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Local Language
• Ability to work independently in field settings, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– https://forms.office.com/r/Sy15YYydp4 . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2519) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  26 January 2025.

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.
• Please note that consultancy fees will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!