District Manager

Department:   Health Vertical (LifeFirst)

Scope of Work

To oversee and implement the Foundation’s LifeFirst Tobacco Cessation programme in Maharashtra

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Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of Tobacco Cessation Services in Maharashtra, focusing on the Mumbai and adjoining districts 
• Coordinate with district, block health officials and community health workers across at Primary and Secondary Healthcare levels, to bring about smooth implementation of the project.
• Role involves deputation at DHS office, Mumbai to lead state-level liaison with officials, providing programmatic and administrative support to Senior Programme Officers, Joint Directors, and DHS
• Liaise with government functionaries at State, District, and Block levels to ensure smooth project operations
• Collaborate with district, block health officials and community health workers across at Primary and Secondary Healthcare levels,  so as to bring about smooth implementation of the project. 
• Partner with medical and dental institutions for training, workshops, and program rollout
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and communications, ensuring timely updates and compliance
• Travel extensively across assigned districts (approx. 10 days/month)
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with internal teams and external partners

Qualification and Experience

• Education Qualifications mandatory for this job role :  MBBS/BDS/ BHMS/ BAMS along with MPH / MHA, or MBA in Healthcare Management. Only candidates with these specific degrees need to apply. 
• 1–2 years' experience preferred (not mandatory)

Competencies

• Planning & Organizing ability
• Managerial skills 
• Problem-solving ability
• Analytical ability 
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Team working ability 

Skills and Knowledge

Essential Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and professional communication (written and spoken)
• Relationship-building across diverse teams and community groups
• Fluency in English, Marathi, and Hindi (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and report/documentation writing

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Please note: Only Non-Tobacco Users need to apply for this role