State Program Head

WHO ARE WE : Instituted on August 16, 2016 Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited mandated with the responsibility of executing CSR for Tata Steel. A Section 8 company, TSF is rapidly growing multilocational organization spread across Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab and Delhi-NCR with over 1600+ people. With a vision to create an enlightened and equitable society, we are committed towards playing a larger role in India’s sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social and environmental objectives through its programmes.

Employment Type : Fixed-Term Contract

Reporting Relationship : State Program Head >

Head Public Health

No. of Positions : 2

Location : Ranchi (for Jharkhand) / Bhubaneswar (for Odisha)

Purpose of the Role : To comprehensively lead and align public health interventions on RMNCH+A, Nutrition and Infectious diseases with state government and partners to drive impactful, data-driven, and sustainable healthcare improvements in selected district of Jharkhand / Odisha.

Key Deliverables : The program state head shall undertake activities represented by, but not limited to, the following to directly support the work of reporting manager.

1. Develop, Execute and Monitor detailed program plans in the state, ensuring all activities are aligned with the project's objectives and the state's health interventions.

2. Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the program's efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. Regularly review and report on progress.

3. Work closely with government officials at the state level to ensure the program aligns with and supports state healthcare interventions and policies.

4. Participate in state-level reviews to present project progress, community demands, and systemic gaps to the state government.

5. Act as a best practice advocate, compiling evidence based on data and documentation to support systemic healthcare improvements by the state government.

6. Coordinate with all partners, government, and donors to ensure project alignment and compliance with all grant / partnership requirements.

7. Oversee the project budget, ensuring all expenditures adhere to the financial plan and are used efficiently to achieve program objectives.

8. Lead and mentor a team of public health professionals in the state, conducting regular team reviews to ensure all program team members work collaboratively and effectively.

9. Monitor and evaluate the project with support of a dedicated team, making necessary mid-course corrections to ensure project objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

10. Anchor all partnerships with external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualification : Masters in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, or a related field. Preference shall be given to candidates who have significant experience of working closely with government systems at national / state level.

Minimum Work experience in years : 10-20 Years of relevant experience.

Technical Competencies :

• Expert Level understanding of Public Policy, National and State Health Systems at all levels
• Public Health Administration and Planning
• Financial Management and oversight
• Proficiency in digital health and e-Governance
• Data Driven decision making

Behavioral Competencies :