Program Manager

1. POSITION VACANT : Programme Manager – Primary Care, Leading Philanthropic Organisation, Mumbai / Delhi

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND :

Our client is a respected philanthropic organisation working across India to enable large-scale, sustainable change. The organisation focuses on addressing complex development challenges through innovation, partnerships, and programme implementation. It supports initiatives that strengthen communities, build resilience, and expand opportunities for underserved populations in line with national priorities and global development goals.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reporting to the Head – Health, the Programme Manager – Primary Care shall play a critical role in advancing the organisation health strategy, with a strong focus on strengthening primary care systems and institutions.

Key Responsibilities :

(A) Design & Strategy

(1) Document project / grant proposals, conduct project reviews, and monitor related projects in the Primary Care domain.

(2) Ensure regular grant releases, identification of sector priorities, opportunities for collaborations, and contribution to health strategy.

(B) Coaching & Mentoring

(1) Guide Programme Officers in their day-to-day activities while contributing to the organizational leadership pipeline.

(2) Liaise with other thematic projects to ensure synergies and improved efficiency.

(C) Institutional Engagement

(1) Lead evaluations and ensure strategic alignment of institutions seeded by the Trusts, such as India Health Fund and Health System Transformation Platform.

(2) Ensure fund flows and programmatic planning.

(D) Internal Processes

Oversee MIS, LFA, Fluxx, Internal Audit, and Annual Work Plan processes.

(E) Grant Reviews

(1) Assist the Theme Head in reviewing grant requests and partnership opportunities.

(2) Serve as SPOC for academic medical institutions and medical research organizations (national and international).

(F) Internal Reviews

Participate in review meetings and attend to tasks assigned by management.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE :

Qualification

(1) MD / MBBS with MBA / MPH / MHA (essential).

(2) Qualification in Quality Frameworks such as NABH, NQAS, JCI, etc. (desirable).

Experience

Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification, relevant work experience in Primary Care settings within Public Health Organizations / Academic Medical Institutions.

Knowledge

(1) Basic understanding of Indian public health systems.

(2) Ability to guide community healthcare initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

(1) Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

(2) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

(3) Influencing and collaboration abilities.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED :

The compensation for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience and salary history.

6. NATURE of CONTRACT : Fixed Term Employment

7. LOCATIONS : Mumbai / New Delhi

8. REFERENCE : PM-PC-LPO

9. CONTACT INFORMATION :

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1 / 1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos. : 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS :

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply at the earliest.