BMGF projects emphasize behavior change communication, capacity building of healthcare providers, and policy support to improve long-term disease management and reduce complications. Overall, the goal is to create sustainable, scalable models that reduce the burden of diabetes and improve health outcomes in resource-constrained settings. A strong focus is placed on integrating diabetes care into existing public health programs, especially through community health workers and digital health platforms.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end implementation and coordination of the Gates funded Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Chatbots to Improve Diabetes and Hypertension Control SMA Diabetes project across multiple PHCs and associated villages.
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Oversee field operations including participant recruitment, delivery of SMAs, and integration of AI-enabled care coordination tools.
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Coordinate with principal investigators (both in India and the United Kingdom), MSSRF internal teams, and external partners including academic institutions and technology partners to ensure timely execution of project activities.
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Support development and submission of grant applications, including preparation of budgets, budget narratives, documentation, and coordination across stakeholders.
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Manage stakeholder engagement with government partners, including the Department of Public Health (DPH), district officials, PHC Medical Officers, and frontline health staff.
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Facilitate statutory approvals and compliance processes (e.g., ethics approvals, HMSC, DSA, CTRI) and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Supervise and coordinate field teams including Study Coordinators, Research Assistants, WHVs, and nursing staff; ensure quality, timelines, and adherence to study protocols.
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Coordinate deployment, testing, and integration of AI-enabled tools in field settings, including working with technology partners on specifications, testing, and training.
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Oversee operational and administrative processes including staff and volunteer payments, procurement, vendor coordination, and internal coordination with finance, HR, and procurement teams.
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Ensure effective data collection, monitoring, and documentation processes, including quality assurance and compliance with research and data protection standards.
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Support preparation of reports, donor communication, and documentation required for ongoing project management and future scale-up or evaluation activities.
Qualification
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Postgraduate degree in Public Health Management, Development Studies, or MBA
Experience
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At least 8–10 years of experience in managing large-scale field-based research or development projects, preferably in public health. Experience in coordinating randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or similar evaluations is desirable.
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Experience working in rural Tamil Nadu and familiarity with government public health systems is an advantage.
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Tamil language proficiency is desirable. Demonstrated experience in grant writing for international and domestic donors, donor management, and multi-stakeholder coordination (including PHC staff, Medical Officers, DPH, research teams, community workers, and technology partners).
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Exposure to digital health or AI-enabled healthcare models is an added advantage.
Job Code: PCBMGF0426 Age Limit: 30 - 45 Yrs Period: 6 Months (Extendable)
