Program Manager – Essential Medicines for Madhya Pradesh

Overview:

The Program Manager – Essential Medicines for Madhya Pradesh will be responsible for implementing the scale-up strategy for improving access to zinc and ORS in the state of Madhya Pradesh across the public and private sectors. This work will focus on demand generation as well as supply-side interventions, including engaging with the state government, other development partners and the private sector players in service delivery to achieve the development objective of establishing zinc and ORS as the new norm for diarrhea treatment in Madhya Pradesh. CHAI is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with strong analytical and quantitative skills and an exemplary record of leadership and management. Successful candidates will have excellent communications skills, be able to function independently, be self-motivated, have the ability to thrive in challenging environments, and have a strong commitment to excellence. We place great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, energy, and work ethic.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a large-scale demand generation effort in MP that incorporates mass media, social mobilization and inter-personal communication (IPC) to increase awareness and demand for zinc and ORS. Work closely with the government of MP to ensure sufficient supply of the zinc and ORS products with front-line workers. This includes improved forecasting and procurement of the products at the state-level. Develop and implement strategies for health provider training on zinc and ORS in the public and private sectors. Work with CHAI’s supply-side team to expand distribution of zinc and ORS in MP beyond traditional pharmaceutical channels. Reinforce strong, collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Health in the state of Madhya Pradesh and support government leadership and priorities. Manage a cross-sectoral team by establishing program goals, supervising task execution and monitoring project progress. Responsible for recruitment, retention and development of a high-quality state team in MP, including providing mentoring support, identifying development opportunities etc. Co-ordinate with other local and international development partners to leverage complimentary expertise, funding and/or relationships. Manage a large program budget with appropriate financial reporting. Distill strategic documents into operational plans and ensure execution against stated goals. Report on an ongoing basis on project progress to the donor and for internal management. Draw on CHAI’s global and local expertise in demand generation and supply-side engagement proactively and work in a collaborative manner with cross-cultural teams.

Qualifications:

Fluency in English & Hindi Minimum of 8- 10 years experience in private or public sector enterprise in Madhya Pradesh, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership Experience in implementing public health programs with established relationships with the Madhya Pradesh Ministry of Health and local NGOs is highly desirable Extremely strong data management/excel skills; strong modeling skills Highly entrepreneurial and with strong self-motivation Demonstrated success in coordinating various stakeholders/interests and developing strong relationships in order to drive a process successfully Strong problem solving skills and analytical capabilities, as well as creative thinking capabilities Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and be effective under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations Ability to work independently, flexibly and responsively, with a strong commitment to excellence. Excellent written and oral communications skills and a high degree of self-confidence

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