Program Director – Medical Services (Assam)

excerpts from the official posting

The Program Director - Medical Services, reporting to the Core Team Member, will anchor facility-based health system transformation in the state, with a focus on improving survival outcomes for mothers, newborns, and critically ill patients. The role will drive the design and institutionalization of high-functioning…

Main responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy Development
• Design and implement model district hospital and FRU transformation frameworks, including infrastructure, HR deployment, clinical protocols, and governance
• Provide technical support to the Health Department to pursue its goals of departmental reorganization for greater effectiveness in attaining long term health goals.
• Provide evidence-based technical assistance to government and development partners on maternal, newborn and emergency health policies and programs.

Profile

• Familiarity with government health policies and programs in India.
• Experience in designing and implementing health solutions for maternal and newborn care.
• Ability to work in low-resource settings and travel frequently to field locations.