Public Health Program Manager

Company Description

Inspired by the legacy of General Hari Singh Nalwa, a historic leader known for protecting and building resilient communities, the Hari Singh Nalwa Foundation Trust (HSNFT) is a public health organization on a mission to build modern "fortresses of health" for India's underserved populations. We are deploying an innovative model to close the last-mile healthcare gap, making quality care accessible and affordable in rural and low-resource settings. 

We are at a pivotal moment of growth and are looking for a passionate, results-driven leader to join our core team and help turn this vision into a scalable, national reality.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Public Health Program Manager located in Delhi, India. As our foundational Program Manager, you will be the operational architect and on-ground leader of our flagship "Four Village" proof-of-concept trial. This is a high-intensity project designed to implement our integrated health model, generate publishable, award-winning data, and create a replicable blueprint for national expansion. 

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building systems from the ground up, leading teams in the field, and translating a bold strategy into flawless execution. You will be directly responsible for the success of a project that aims to redefine rural healthcare delivery in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, budgeting, and execution of the "Four Village" health pilot in Delhi-NCR ensuring all timelines and strategic goals are met. 
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a field team of Regional Coordinators.
• Oversee all on-ground logistics, including mobile clinic schedules, supply chain management for medical consumables, and equipment deployment. 
• Serve as the primary operational liaison with our network of partners.
• Manage the project budget, track expenditures, and work with the M&E Lead to report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as referral completion rates and time-to-care. 
• Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all field activities, from patient consent and data collection to clinical screening and referral protocols.

Who You Are (Skills & Qualifications)

We are looking for a candidate with a deep commitment to public health and a proven track record of managing complex, field-based projects.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Health (

  MPH

  ), or Doctor of Medicine (

  MD

  ) in

  Community Medicine

  , or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (

  MBBS)

  , or Social Work (MSW)/ Rural Management, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in project or program management within the public health, international development, or social impact sector.
• Direct experience working in rural or low-resource community settings in India.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Hard Skills:

  Demonstrated expertise in project management (timelines, budgets, logistics), operational planning, and developing/implementing SOPs. Proven ability in team supervision and performance management.

• Soft Skills:

  Exceptional leadership and organizational skills. A natural problem-solver who can think on their feet. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders from village leaders to doctors. High level of personal integrity and a passion for social impact.

Why Join HSNFT?

• Build from the Ground Up:

  This is a unique opportunity to shape and scale a high-impact health model.

• Drive Innovation:

  Work at the intersection of public health, community engagement, and cutting-edge technology.

• Create Measurable Impact:

  Lead a project where success is measured in lives improved and systems strengthened. Your work will be critical in generating the evidence needed for national scale-up.

• Leadership Role:

  As a foundational member of our core team, your voice and experience will directly influence the strategic direction of the organization.