Position: Project Director Location: Chandigarh Reporting to: VP Programs Employment Type: Full-time Working Days: 6 days/ week Travel: Up to 10 days/month About the Program Bahaar Foundation is implementing a large-scale Community Health Entrepreneur (CHE) Program. The program will empower local women to serve as first-level health access points for their communities, offering preventive, promotive, and basic curative services in partnership with government systems and private stakeholders. The Project Director will be the senior-most professional responsible for overall strategy, implementation, stakeholder management, and achievement of program outcomes. The Project Director will establish and lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) and ensure timely delivery, scale-up, and sustainability of the initiative. The Project Director will have overall responsibility for strategy, training, implementation, stakeholder management, and outcome achievement. leading the PMU, and working with all stakeholders to ensure successful and timely implementation and scaleup of the CHE program, ensuring quality and consistency of service delivery, maintaining rigorous standards of documentation and data tracking, and overall success of the project. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Program Design Lead the overall program vision, design, and execution for scaling 10,000 CHEs Develop and implement annual and quarterly strategies, roadmaps, and budgets Ensure alignment of program activities with government priorities and Bahaar Foundation’s mission Anticipate risks, design mitigation strategies, and adapt program models as needed 2. Program Management & Implementation Establish and lead the Project Management Unit (PMU) at the state level Recruit, mentor, and manage a multi-disciplinary team (project coordinators, training manager, MEL manager, etc.) Oversee training design, delivery, and certification of CHEs in collaboration with technical experts Ensure timely roll-out of activities across all districts, with clear milestones and targets Implement robust systems for quality assurance, field supervision, and impact measurement 3. Stakeholder & Partnership Management Build and maintain relationships with the government and program partners Represent the program at high-level forums, government meetings, and donor platforms Negotiate MoUs, partnerships, and funding agreements to strengthen program sustainability Act as the primary liaison between Bahaar Foundation and external stakeholders. 4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Oversee the design and execution of a comprehensive MEL framework to track program outputs, outcomes, and impact Conduct impact assessment for pilot locations Ensure regular data-driven reporting to all stakeholders Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptive program management Document best practices, success stories, and challenges for scaling and replication 5. Financial & Operational Oversight Manage program budget (multi-crore scale) with accountability for efficient resource utilization Ensure compliance with donor, government, and Bahaar Foundation financial and operational policies Oversee procurement, contracts, and logistics related to training and implementation Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Management, Social Work, Rural Development, or related field Experience: 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large-scale programs, preferably in health or livelihoods Proven track record of working with government systems, especially in rural or public health contexts Demonstrated success in scaling programs to state-level or national-level coverage Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams across diverse geographies Strong background in training design, health systems strengthening, and community mobilization preferred Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities Financial management, donor reporting, and compliance expertise Fluency in English; knowledge of Punjabi strongly preferred. Personal Attributes Passionate about community health, women’s empowerment, and rural development Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work with grassroots communities High integrity, accountability, and resilience under pressure. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience and sector benchmarks Travel and fieldwork expenses covered as per policy Professional growth opportunities through exposure to state/national policy forums and multi-stakeholder platforms
Position: M&E Manager Location: Chandigarh Reporting to: Vice President Employment Type: Full-time Working Days: 6 days/ week Travel: Up to 10 days/ month About the Program Bahaar Foundation is implementing a large-scale Community Health Entrepreneur (CHE) Program. The program will empower local women to serve as first-level health access points for their communities, offering preventive, promotive, and basic curative services in partnership with government systems and private stakeholders. The M&E Manager will be responsible for building and leading the data, reporting, and learning systems for the program. This includes management of the SAATH application (the program’s digital reporting platform), quality control of data, user support, analytics, and leading the design and execution of baseline and impact assessments. The M&E Manager is both the guardian of program data quality and the driver of evidence-based learning, with dual responsibility for tech-enabled reporting and research/ evaluations. Key Responsibilities 1. Monitoring & Reporting Systems Develop and oversee the M&E framework aligned with program goals, donor requirements, and government reporting standards Ensure timely collection, consolidation, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) at state, district, and block levels Establish quality control protocols to validate data accuracy and completeness Generate periodic dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal management, donors, and government stakeholders. 2. SAATH Application Management Administer the SAATH digital platform, including user setup, account management, and permissions Train CHEs, project coordinators, and PMU staff on effective use of the application Provide first-line tech support and troubleshooting for app-related issues Coordinate with the app development/tech vendor for system upgrades, bug fixes, and feature enhancements 3. Training & Capacity Building Design and deliver capacity-building sessions on data collection, reporting, and use of digital tools Develop user manuals, FAQs, and simple guides for CHEs and field staff Mentor project coordinators and district-level teams to strengthen field-level M&E practices. 4. Research, Evaluation, and Learning Design and conduct the baseline study to establish program benchmarks Plan and oversee endline/impact assessments in collaboration with external research partners (if required) Analyze data to generate insights on program effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability Document lessons learned, best practices, and evidence to inform decision-making and future program design. 5. Data-Driven Program Improvement Work closely with the Project Director, Training Manager, and Project Coordinators to provide actionable insights for program adjustments Use data analytics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement Support all stakeholders with credible evidence and impact data Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Social Sciences, or related field Experience: 5+ years of professional experience, with at least 2-3 years in M&E roles for large-scale health, livelihood, or development programs Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, including baseline and impact studies Experience managing digital data collection tools and applications Strong track record of data analytics, visualization, and reporting Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Docs Experience with at least one statistical package (SPSS, STATA) preferred Strong project management and coordination skills Fluency in English, Hindi, Punjabi Personal Attributes Analytical and detail-oriented, with a commitment to data quality and integrity Strong communicator, able to simplify technical concepts for grassroots teams Solution-oriented, proactive, and able to troubleshoot under pressure Passion for evidence-driven community health and women’s empowerment. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and sector standards Travel allowance as per company policy Opportunity to lead M&E for one of India’s largest women-led community health entrepreneurship initiatives
Position: Training Manager Location: Chandigarh Reporting to: Project Director Employment Type: Full-time Working Days: 6 days/ week Travel: Up to 20 days/month About the Program Bahaar Foundation is implementing a large-scale Community Health Entrepreneur (CHE) Program. The program will empower local women to serve as first-level health access points for their communities, offering preventive, promotive, and basic curative services in partnership with government systems and private stakeholders. The Training Manager will lead training content and operations, playing a pivotal role in designing, coordinating, and ensuring high-quality delivery of training programs for CHEs. This includes development of training modules, contextualizing content in local languages, scheduling and coordination, mobilizing trainers, and ensuring consistent quality of training across the state. Key Responsibilities 1. Training Content Development & Management Customize and standardize the 7-day foundational training program for CHEs Adapt training content for refresher trainings and advanced modules as the program evolves Translate and/or coordinate translation of training materials into Punjabi and Hindi, ensuring cultural and contextual relevance Develop facilitator guides, handouts, and digital learning aids to support effective delivery Ensure all training content in the LMS section of the SAATH application is up to date and accessible for CHEs 2. Training Coordination & Delivery Work with Bahaar Foundation project coordinators, block and district health officials, and partner organizations to schedule, ensure adequate trainers are available and deliver training for scheduled batches Create annual and monthly training calendars across districts, ensuring alignment with program rollout targets Oversee logistics related to training venues, materials, and participant mobilization Ensure training quality standards through observation, feedback, and structured assessments 3. Capacity Building of Trainers Identify, onboard, and mentor a pool of master trainers and resource persons Conduct Training-of-Trainers (ToT) sessions to build capacity for decentralized training delivery Maintain a roster of certified trainers and continuously monitor their performance 4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Develop tools to assess training effectiveness (pre- and post-tests, ongoing testing, participant feedback, trainer evaluations) Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies for continuous improvement Submit regular reports to the Project Director and MEL Manager on training coverage, quality, and outcomes Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Graduate or Postgraduate in Public Health/ Nursing/ Allied clinical fields Experience: 5+ years of professional experience, with at least 2-3 years in designing and delivering training programs (preferably in health or livelihoods) Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and adult learning methodologies Exposure to basic healthcare concepts and public health programs Experience working with rural women, grassroots workers (e.g., ASHAs, AWWs, SHGs), or similar profiles is a plus Skills: Strong instructional design and facilitation skills Excellent organizational, scheduling, and coordination abilities Fluency in English, Hindi, Punjabi Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills Personal Attributes Passion for training, adult education, and community health Ability to simplify complex concepts for grassroots learners Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities Commitment to high standards of quality and inclusivity Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary aligned with sector standards and experience Travel and fieldwork expenses covered as per policy Opportunity to contribute to building one of India’s largest women-led community-based health entrepreneurship programs