District Manager

Department :    Health Vertical (LifeFirst)

Scope of Work

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

Type of Employment :  Contractual

Location :  Based in Mumbai but travel involves neighbouring districts around the Mumbai and Nashik regions

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

Competencies

Skills and Knowledge

Essential Skills :

Reports to :  Senior Manager – Health

Compensation :  As per Industry Standards

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

Skills Required

Fluency In English, Professional Communication, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Management