Job Description

Program Director (PD)- Medical Services

Location: Patna

Reporting to: Core Team Member

Piramal Foundation's vision is to transform Health, Education, Water and social sector ecosystems through partnerships, high impact solutions and thought leadership. We have a presence in 27 Indian states and 2 Union Territories.

Our approach to address these deep-rooted barriers:

Partnerships approach to draw additional resources, a vast pool of diverse expertise, and innovations to tackle a social sector problem on scale

Platform approach to influence systemic transformation through an alliance of partners for "scalable learning" by leveraging a pool of diverse resources to address a single problem with speed

Job Summary:

Foundation’s vision is to transform health, education, water, and social sector ecosystems through partnerships, high-impact solutions, and thought leadership. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, it partners governments, international and national organizations, and academia to help improve the delivery of government services in line with its philosophy of ‘Doing well and doing good’.

We are looking for a Program Director will be accountable for pan India Medical Services strategy and program formulation, government stakeholder management, team leadership, collaborating with peers and colleagues in other Big Bets, COEs and operation. S/he will also be responsible for institutional roles that impact overall Foundation.  

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Strategy Development:

Provide evidence-based technical assistance to government and development partners on maternal and newborn health policies and programs.

Support the development and implementation of state and national -level MNH strategies aligned with national guidelines and global best practices.

Identify gaps in maternal and newborn health services and recommend innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.

2. Program Implementation & Strengthening:

Develop systemic products & programs for states, with clear paths to sustainability and handover to govt.

Assist in designing, implementing, and scaling up high-impact MNH interventions, including antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric and neonatal care, and postnatal care.

Support health system strengthening efforts, including quality of care improvements, workforce training, and supply chain management for essential MNH commodities.

Provide on-site technical support to district health officials and frontline workers to improve service delivery.

3. Capacity Building & Training:

Develop capability development strategies, including overall curriculum, assessments, content strategies, content quality, training modules and oversee the capacity-building programs for healthcare workers, including nurses, midwives, and medical officers.

Facilitate mentorship and supportive supervision mechanisms to enhance the quality of maternal and newborn care.

Strengthen referral systems and emergency response mechanisms for maternal and neonatal complications.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research:

Support the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track maternal and newborn health indicators.

Conduct program evaluations, data analysis, and research to assess the impact of interventions and identify areas for improvement.

Promote the use of digital health technologies for real-time data collection and decision-making.

5. Policy Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with government agencies (e.g., NHM, State Health Society Bihar), donors, NGOs, and academic institutions to align MNH initiatives with national priorities.

Advocate for increased funding and policy support for maternal and newborn health programs.

Contribute to policy briefs, reports, and case studies to inform decision-makers and strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

Desirable Qualification & Experience:

Qualification: MBBS with MD/Diploma in Obstetrics/Gynaecology or Community Medicine

Experience:

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in maternal and newborn health, preferably in a public health or development setting.

Experience working with government health programs (NHM, RMNCH+A), NGOs, or international agencies.

Strong expertise in maternal and neonatal clinical care, health systems strengthening, and program implementation.

Proficiency in data analysis, M&E frameworks, and research methodologies.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Operations management, engagement with government departments, consultancy will be an added advantage.

Essential Skills:

Familiarity with government health policies and programs in India, especially in Bihar.

Experience in designing and implementing health solutions for maternal and newborn care.

Ability to work in low-resource settings and travel frequently to field locations.

Proficiency in Hindi and English; knowledge of regional languages is a plus.

Collaboration with multiple internal/external stakeholders (individual and teams)

Experience working in dynamic work environments with substantive dose of ambiguity

Advanced level quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Travel:

Ready to travel for 7 Min days/month travelling to field on short notice will be a part of the role

Apply Now

Candidates interested in the role may fill this google form : https://forms.gle/KbKqN2uweowKXJKs7 & apply by sharing their updated resumes on email id : soh.recruitments@piramalswasthya.org with the subject as “PD-Medical Services”    

Last date to apply – 30 Mar 2025 

About Company

Piramal Foundation is a non-governmental organization established in 1947?. The registration number of the organization is: L24110MH1947PLC005719?(26-04-1947)?. The organization is operational in Uttarakhand, India. Piramal Foundation works in the area of etc. The NGO works towards the promotion of sustainable development.

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