Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a global health organization that partners locally and globally to create and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. Millions of people die from preventable health threats. We collaborate to close the gap between proven, life-saving solutions and the people who need them. Since 2017, we’ve worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. We work toward a future where people live longer, healthier lives, communities flourish, and economies thrive. This is an ambitious vision, and it inspires us and our partners to make progress every day.
The Cardiovascular Health (CVH) unit at RTSL provides technical assistance in developing cardiovascular disease prevention programs to help countries improve their people's heart health. Working with our partners to improve the control of high blood pressure, reduce salt intake, and eliminate transfat from the global food supply, the CVH team has helped save countless lives from cardiovascular disease.
Position Purpose
The Technical Advisor contributes to improving cardiovascular health in India by supporting government and other partners to implement high quality, impactful hypertension control programming. The Technical Advisor is responsible for strengthening the capacities of partners including in program design, planning, implementation and tracking progress to improve quality of care and achieve 50% hypertension control. This role reports to the Technical Director, Resolve to Save Lives India and works with the Senior Technical Advisor, Cardiovascular Health. The role also collaborates with the senior technical and managerial team of Resolve to Save Lives, government at the central and state levels, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders. This is a two-year fixed term employment position with the possibility of extension.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical and programmatic assistance in the design and implementation of hypertension and diabetes treatment and control activities, including capacity-building, planning and implementation processes, health information systems and strengthening supervision and mentorship of service providers and supervisors;
- Support strengthening of comprehensive primary health care in delivery of hypertension and diabetes services integrated with other national priorities like HIV/AIDS, RMNCHA+, nutrition, and tuberculosis, based on evidence-based standards;
- Support project activities including trainings, on-site coaching and workshop planning to ensure smooth implementation;
- Assist in planning and monitoring uninterrupted availability of hypertension and diabetes medicines at the service delivery points and strengthening of overall drug procurement and supply chain systems;
- Work with partners and project teams to establish systems for tracking progress, indicators and deliverables according to agreed work-plans to ensure partner and donor requirements are met;
- Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to project sites and monitor program implementation to improve the quality of care;
- Support rapid cycle process improvements and institutionalisation of quality improvement strategies in the supported projects and programs;
- Support research or any innovation strategies to scale up hypertension control program in other areas
- Support development of knowledge management products, prepare technical presentations, programme reports, FAQs, scientific manuscripts, and policy briefs, as needed, for policy advocacy and program development.
- Collaborate with other team members and partners for acceleration, optimisation, and effective implementation of the projects and programs;
- Explore private sector engagement for strengthening hypertension and diabetes control;
- Any other technical assistance activities assigned by the organization.
Qualifications
Education
- MBBS required, with post graduate degree in Public Health or equivalent a plus
Experience
- Minimum eight years of professional experience in public health programming, including at least three years of working with national/ state governments;
- Prior experience in Non-communicable Diseases and Health System Strengthening is desirable;
- Experience of working closely with State and National Government institutions, including Ministries, National Health Mission (NHM), and State Health Departments, to support program design, implementation, and policy translation is desirable;
- Prior work experience with State and National government especially with NHM and in-depth understanding of national public health programs;
- Experience in providing technical assistance related to strengthening institutional and individual capacity in health systems, across all levels;
- Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and proposals, policy briefs, and publications, including the development of compelling presentations with the ability to translate technical content and results in formats suitable for various audiences.
- Experience in operations research, scientific writing, including contribution to peer-reviewed manuscripts, analytical reports, or evidence synthesis for policy and program decision-making, is desirable.
Skills and Competencies
- Deep and broad knowledge base related to hypertension control including clinical protocols, drug supply, team-based care, data collection and analysis and quality improvement
- Demonstrated skills and ability to design, implement and drive change in large program settings;
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse teams;
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications Suite;
- Strong command of English is required, and familiarity with regional Indian languages is an advantage
Other
- Able and willing to travel extensively to project sites within India (8-10 days per month)
- Based in Delhi and work remotely yet be available for in-person meetings and team convenings as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything possible to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success.
The salary for this role is competitive and set according to national labor rates for the NGO sector in India. The exact offer will be determined by various factors, such as the candidate’s skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including:
- Health insurance for you and your dependents
- Contributions toward retirement
- Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays
- Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year
- Professional development and home office setup benefits
- Up-to-date computer equipment
RTSL accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for your interest in our work and for your application. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Someone from our talent team will contact you if your qualifications match the role.
RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.
