Senior Program Manager
Intelehealth
About Us
Intelehealth is an international non-profit committed to improving access to primary health care in underserved regions of the world through its innovative technology platform. Intelehealth can be used by health organizations to set up high quality primary health care programs connecting patients in remote and rural communities to doctors.
We believe work should be meaningful as well as enriching. At Intelehealth, we’re taking on one of the world’s biggest development’s challenge - solving the health access gap for last mile populations. We believe in creating and maintaining an organizational culture of innovation which is conducive for the incredible people who work with us.
Job Description
Overall Program Leadership:
Leading the telemedicine program in Jharkhand and Odisha, ensuring its success and alignment with Intelehealth's mission.
Develop and execute comprehensive operational plans, including setting goals, timelines, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
Ensure operational plans align with Intelehealth's overall strategy, donor requirements, and local health priorities.
Implementation & Management:
Oversee all aspects of telemedicine program implementation, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timelines.
Manage and mentor a diverse team of technical and non-technical program staff to ensure the efficient execution of programs.
Monitor program progress, identify and address challenges, and implement corrective measures as needed.
Ensure programs meet donor commitments and achieve desired results through effective coaching and mentorship.
Partnership & Collaboration:
Establish strong partnerships with local healthcare organizations, government entities, and NGOs for program implementation.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to ensure program buy-in and sustainability.
Negotiate agreements and contracts with partners for successful program execution.
Collaborate with various teams, including technical staff and implementation partners, to achieve program goals.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E):
Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework in coordination with the MLE team to track program performance.
Identify key metrics related to program implementation, service delivery, and client outcomes.
Implement data collection systems and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and impact.
Provide recommendations to the technical team for platform improvements based on program needs and stakeholder feedback.
Training & Capacity Building:
Develop training modules in coordination with state health departments and clinical teams.
Incorporate the Comprehensive Primary Health Care Services package under Health and Wellness Centers into training programs.
Plan and execute training programs for healthcare providers, staff, and community members on telemedicine services and clinical guidelines.
Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to local teams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to sustain the program.
Advocacy & Reporting:
Advocate with state health departments and partners for innovative approaches to improve telemedicine service delivery.
Advocate for the integration of telemedicine into public health policy frameworks.
Prepare regular reports on program progress, achievements, and challenges for government stakeholders, Intelehealth management, and donors.
Assist the MLE team in conducting various research studies and facilitate partner engagement for implementing program evaluation studies, including cost-effectiveness and policy impact evaluations.
Research & Development:
Contribute to the development of training programs for the Intelehealth platform, informed by program experience.
Collaborate with state health departments/institutes to obtain ethics committee approvals for research studies.
Analyze program data and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for program improvement and platform enhancement.
Be prepared to take on any other tasks assigned by the organization as needed to support the successful implementation of eSanjeevani telemedicine services.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a Master’s degree. People with a background in Public Health, Social Work, and rural Development would be at an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of prior experience in implementing health programs independently and working with government stakeholders
Managing the program and team independently is highly preferred
Experience in technology-based or ICT4D projects is highly desired
Excellent project management skills.
Ensures day-to-day operations
Strong understanding of M&E methods in ICT4D preferred
Excellent writing skills
Good communication skills
Ability to wear multiple hats, take leadership
Creativity and an innovative mindset to improve programs and drive impact.
Must be willing to travel up to 70% of the time. Can be based from their home location
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Should be able to handle long-term relationships with partners
Should be a good manager and a strong team leader
Should be a strong multitasker
Should be able to coach/lead/train health staff
Should be results-oriented
Should be able to deliver results in resource-constrained settings
Other Technical (computer skills etc.):
Should be proficient in MS Office
Should be good at documentation and report writing
Should be proficient in MS Excel and data analysis