State Programme Assistant

Tata Trusts Alamelu Charitable Foundation

Location: State Capital of: Assam ( Guwahati), Jharkhand ( Ranchi), Punjab ( Chandigarh), and
Rajasthan ( Jaipur), India

Apply by: 05 Oct 2018

Relevant Sectors Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Project Background:

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic or lifestyle diseases are of long duration
and generally have a slow progression. The main types of Non-Communicable Diseases are
cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes. Non -
Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are currently the leading cause of deaths and disability in India. NCDs
mainly result from lifestyle-related factors, such as unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, and tobacco
use. Changes in lifestyles, behavioural patterns, demographic profile (aging population), socio -cultural
and technological advancements are leading to increasing in the prevalence of NCDs. These diseases,
by and large, can be prevented by making simple changes in the way people live their lives or simply by
changing their lifestyles.

Tata Trusts and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has signed MoU for setting up a Technical
Support Unit for centre and states for providing techno managerial support to strengthen services and
leverage information technology to implement Non Communicable Disease Programme. The software
will provide continuum of care and integrate with AB – National Health Protection Module (NHPM). Tata
Trusts will facilitate in deployment and implementation of Comprehensive Primary Healthcare software
under Ayushman Bharat (AB).). Through NCD Programme Tata Trusts will facilitate population based
prevention, control, screening and management of common NCDs viz. Hypertension, Diabetes and
common cancer viz. Oral, Breast and Cervical to all population above age of 30. The project provides a
unique opportunity to be part of a highly qualified team of public health experts working in close
coordination and under supervision of country lead and officials of MOHFW, through a holistic approach
towards implementation and roll out of NCD programme across the country

Roles and Responsibility of State Programme Assistant:

State Programme Assistant will be working in the close coordination with senior officials of state ( State
NCD nodal officer and State TSU Team lead of and central Programme Assistant) The Programme
Assistant will help the state team lead in managing the State TSU and will coordinate with Central TSU,
IT TSU and Call Centre helpline.

The following the roles of the State Programme Assistant: :

• To assist administrative and logistical support to the Project lead and liaise with the different
stakeholders of programme.
• To maintain the database if all the working staffs and monitor day to day activities and facilitate travel
of the staffs
• To Maintain project’s monitoring and evaluation records and provide Process consultant expense
reports in a timely, compliant manner
• To write, disseminate and file meeting minutes and provide editing and formatting assistance for
quarterly and annual reports.
• To Collect and keep files of project financial documents and assist in all office related work. To
coordinates all logistical arrangements for program events
• Assists program staff with budget and contract management tracking and support, including
requisitions, invoice and expense processing, cash requests, and payment monitoring of contract
services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, commerce, social sciences or humanities, masters in social sciences/work or
public health desirable.
• 2 years of relevant work experience in programmatic and administrative support function.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in working with the development sector/ INGOs would be preferred.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Possess deep understanding of the functioning of the Public Health System in states and districts.
• Ability to liaise with Government officials.
• Good computer knowledge
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Attentive to details and able to produce documents and coordinate activities.
• Comfortable with working in a multicultural team.
• Excellent organizational and logistics management skills required.
• Fluency in spoken English, Hindi and local language required.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to work on a wide range of tasks.
• Self-driven and excellent people skills

Compensations:

Compensation level at Tata Trust are equivalent to the market rate within the development sector.
However offer shall be based on salary history, relevant experience and qualification.

How to Apply:

The eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to submit a brief resume, providing
details of relevant experiences/skills and other qualifications. Please mention the job designation and
location in your application. Application must be submitted to krishnamohan@alameluhe alth.org
accompanied by a cover letter, giving reasons in support of the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Tata Trusts is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal
opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring that all employees including potential employees are
treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after their employment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.