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State Implementation Lead

  • Company

    Piramal Foundation

  • Location

    Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh)

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    8 - 9 years

  • Date Posted

    28-Aug-2025

  • Application Deadline

    06-Sep-2025

About Piramal Foundation

Piramal Foundation is committed to improving the lives of marginalized communities, by leveraging the power of youth and strengthening Government systems. It works in collaboration with the Central and State Government, international and national organizations and academia to accelerate change in India and touched the lives of 11.3 Crores Indians in the last 16 years.

Overview of the Role

The projects implementation geography in a state involves two primary interventions TB Mukt Gram Panchayat (TBMGP) and TB Champion (TBC) Engagement organized as a cluster of districts. In this structure one district will host both interventions while the remaining districts will solely focus on TBC Engagement. This encompasses one district with TB Mukt Gram Panchayat Activities and TBC Engagement activities.

Job Description

This role will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Function as Point person for the project in the state on behalf of KHPT
• Function as Head of Operations team for the project in the state to implement the project and directly supervise the team which includes management administrative and field staff.
• Engage with key stakeholders who include NTEP and KHPT representatives at State and District level and other stakeholders at community level
• Represent KHPT in any key state/district level TB meetings/Trainings
• Coordinate with State and District level project staff: Lead Capacity Building Lead M&E Cluster District Lead TBC Engagement District Leads and Community coordinators.
• Coordinate logistic support for state level meetings and supervisory visits from the PR

Project Management:
• Oversee the overall project management for the KHPT THE GLOBAL FUND project interventions such as TBC engagement and TB Mukt Grama Panchayat within the specified timeframe.
• Develop and implement project plans ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Facilitate community engagement strategies ensuring that the project meets the needs and expectations of the local communities.
• Provide technical support to the state for scaling up the community engagement initiatives across the state and ensure the same is included in the PIP of the state.

Strategic Networking:
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders including government agencies non-governmental organizations community groups and other partners.
• Foster collaborations that enhance the projects impact and sustainability.

Monitoring and Supervision:
• Establish robust monitoring and supervision mechanisms to track project activities and outcomes.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• At least one travel to the implementation districts in a month 2-4 days for handholding and supportive supervision.

Establishing Linkages:
• Create and strengthen linkages with key entities involved in healthcare TB control and related fields.
• Facilitate collaboration between the project and existing health systems.

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels including state-level health departments healthcare professionals and community representatives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration for the successful implementation of project activities.

Capacity Building:
• Identify capacity-building needs within the state team and address them accordingly.
• Support training programs for state-level healthcare professionals and project staff.

Advocacy and Representation:
• Advocate for the projects goals and objectives at state-level forums and meetings.
• Represent the project in relevant discussions and decision-making processes.

Budget Oversight:
• Work with the project budget ensuring responsible and efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor financial expenditures and adherence to budgetary constraints.

Reporting:
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress challenges and achievements.
• Provide updates to the KHPT leadership and funding agencies as required.

Quality Assurance:
• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the effectiveness and impact of project activities.
• Regularly assess and refine project strategies to meet evolving needs.

Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks to project implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Policy Alignment:
• Ensure that project activities align with national and state-level policies and guidelines related to TB control and healthcare.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Working experience in The Global Fund funded projects is desirable.
• Proven leadership skills encompassing team management robust interpersonal and team-building capabilities expertise in project management and planning along with strong organizational skills that require efficient task and time management.
• Experience in managing designing implementing and evaluating national-level projects
• Technical/clinical expertise and/or program management skills in health-related projects with a strong preference for candidates with experience integrating the two
• Requiring a solid understanding of the Indian healthcare system current health sector initiatives and relevant government policies/strategies specifically within the field of tuberculosis.
• Strong preference for candidates with expertise/experience in health systems strengthening and integrated health service delivery
• Proven ability to write technical reports and program documents and deliver presentations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally

Education

Advanced masters degree in Social Sciences Sociology Program Management Rural Development or Public Health with more than 8 years of experience in a key position managing health programs social development programs rural development – PRI programs and commendable experience in leading state/multi-state projects

Experience

• Working experience in The Global Fund funded projects is desirable • Proven leadership skills encompassing team management robust interpersonal and team-building capabilities expertise in project management and planning along with strong organizational skills that require efficient task and time management. • Experience in managing designing implementing and evaluating national-level projects Technical/clinical expertise and/or program management skills in health-related projects with a strong preference for candidates with experience integrating the two • Requiring a solid understanding of the Indian healthcare system current health sector initiatives and relevant government policies/strategies specifically within the field of tuberculosis. • Strong preference for candidates with expertise/experience in health systems strengthening and integrated health service delivery • Proven ability to write technical reports and program documents and deliver presentations • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally

Last Date To Apply : 06-Sep-2025