Program Manager: Public Health Nutrition

1. Program Design & Strategy

• Lead program scoping, situational analysis, and stakeholder consultations to define system objectives and design.
• Integrate nutrition and maternal–child health data workflows across ICDS, RBSK, DEICs, SNCUs,  and NRCs.
• Develop implementation roadmaps aligned with government priorities, GRs, and MoUs.
• Support to coordinate policy alignment between WCD and Public Health Departments.

2. System Development & Product Management

• Develop clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications for engineering and design teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Work with developers and data teams to ensure interoperability between Poshan Tracker, NURTURE, and new systems.
• Oversee dashboard design and feature prioritization for web and mobile platforms.
• Support user acceptance testing and manage product release timelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering teams, policy leaders, Product Experts and external stakeholders

3. Implementation & Capacity Building

• Plan and oversee training for ICDS Supervisors, NRC staff, and others as needed on system use.
• Oversee the field support communication and resolution process by tracking via a ticketing system, ensuring timely communication of issue status and root causes to all stakeholders, such as district officers.
• Ensure data quality through data analysis, feedback, and other protocols.
• Conduct field visits and supervision in Maharashtra districts.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Develop frameworks and indicators for monitoring referral pathways, treatment adherence, and case outcomes.
• Generate reports and dashboards for state and district-level decision-making.
• Coordinate with MEL and impact evaluation teams to design research protocols, baselines, and dashboards.
• Contribute to donor and government reports, highlighting progress and learnings.

5. Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Serve as liaison between government officials (WCD, PHD, Tribal Dept) and other partners.
• Organize high-level review meetings and prepare presentations for state officials.
• Support advocacy for digital nutrition tracking institutionalisation.

Technical Skills

• Project Management:

  Strategic planning, milestone tracking, stakeholder management, resource allocation, work prioritization.

• Health Information Systems:

  Knowledge of ICDS MIS -Poshan Tracker, NRC,  HMIS, and data interoperability principles.

• Product Development:

  Experience with product requirement documentation, Agile/Scrum methodologies, user research, user testing, and feedback loops.

• GIS (Preferred):

  Familiarity with shapefile creation and geographic data visualization.

• Documentation:

  Excellent report-writing, concept-note, and proposal-drafting skills.

Non-Technical Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of Public Health System:

  Deep understanding of ICDS, RBSK, NRCs, and health–nutrition linkages.

• Knowledge of Nutrition Programming:

  Familiarity with SAM/MAM management, CMAM/NRC guidelines, and Poshan Abhiyaan frameworks.

• Government Liaison Experience:

  Experience working with state or district-level health and WCD departments.

• Cross-Sector Coordination:

  Ability to collaborate with NGOs, academic partners, and development agencies.

• Capacity Building:

  Designing and facilitating training for frontline health workers.

Additionally:

• Proactive & Self-Driven:

  Anticipates challenges, identifies solutions, and takes initiative.

• Strong Problem-Solving:

  Uses data and field insights to drive practical decisions.

• Structured Communicator:

  Capable of distilling complex systems into clear, actionable plans.

• Collaborative Leader:

  Builds consensus and motivates multi-disciplinary teams.

• Adaptive & Resilient:

  Operates effectively amid uncertainty and evolving priorities.

1. Analytical Mindset:

   Able to interpret data trends to inform program direction.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in

  Public Health

  or Community Health related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Program or Project management within public health or nutrition and optimum digital analytical skills .
• Proven track record of managing digital health projects or data systems with government collaboration.
• Fluency in English, Marathi proficiency preferred.

Remuneration

10 to 14 LPA

• Medical Insurance
• Paid sick leave, paid parental leave and menstrual leave
• Learning stipend policy  
• A flexible, enabling environment workplace with the opportunity to grow into leadership roles.
• Opportunities to attend and actively participate in prestigious International conferences and workshops