Associate Program Manager

Koita Foundation; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Koita Foundation is seeking an Associate Program Manager to drive Digital Health adoption in India. You will lead and oversee work plans, coordinate with partners, and report progress to management to ensure successful digital health initiatives.

The role focuses on managing strategic projects, engaging with IIT Bombay, Tata Memorial Centre, RSSDI, and government agencies, and delivering impact in healthcare transformation across NGOs.

Formación

• Experience in project management within healthcare or digital health.
• Strong reporting and stakeholder communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and manage digital health initiatives in collaboration with academic institutions, hospitals, NGOs.

Conocimientos

Project management

Healthcare data tools

Stakeholder communication

Reporting & analytics

Interpersonal skills

EMR/HIS familiarity

Educación

Master's in Public Health

Herramientas

EMR/HIS systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Koita Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded 7 years ago by Rizwan Koita and Rekha Koita. Rizwan is the current chairperson of NABH and the co-founder ex-CEO of CitiusTech, a global leader in healthcare technology and one of the Unicorns in India. Rizwan (an alumnus of IIT Bombay and MIT) is the recipient of the Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2013) and the Indo-American Society's Young Achievers Award in Business (2002). Rekha is a recipient of IIT Bombay's Distinguished Services Award in 2019, and is a corporate trainer and specializes in business process consulting. Koita Foundation focuses on two key areas - Digital Health and NGO Transformation.

Digital Health: KF partners with leading academic institutions, hospitals, healthcare technology companies, and NGOs to drive Digital Health adoption in India. In 2021, KF partnered with IIT Bombay to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Health. In 2022, KF partnered with Tata Memorial Centre and National Cancer Grid to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology. In 2024, KF partnered with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (KCDD). KF is working on multiple Digital Health initiatives on a national scale, including the Government of India's ABDM initiative on their national roll-out, and supporting NABH, India's large accreditation body for hospitals, with their Digital Health initiatives.

NGO Transformation: Koita Foundation works with NGOs with proven operating models and collaborates with them to scale effectively. KF helps NGOs to digitally transform their operations and use advanced data and analytics to drive organizational performance and impact, which are key success factors for sustainable growth. KF today works with over a dozen NGOs across healthcare, education, and livelihood segments.

Associate Program Manager

We are searching for a Associate Program Manager to help us maintain our position as a leader in driving Digital Health adoption in India. The ideal candidate will be a passionate individual with Digital Health knowledge and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans. The Associate Program Manager will also prepare and present updates regularly to relevant management channels, ensuring that our goal of Digital Health adoption is being achieved.

Key responsibilities include some of the following:

• Oversee and manage strategic Digital Health initiatives in collaboration with academic institutions, hospitals, and NGOs.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners such as IIT Bombay, Tata Memorial Centre, National Cancer Grid, RSSDI, and government agencies like the National Health Authorities.
• Plan, execute, and monitor multiple Digital Health projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive the development and implementation of long-term strategies for Digital Health adoption in India.
• Coordinate large-scale initiatives, such as supporting the national roll-out of ABDM and NABH's Digital Health programs.
• Collaborate with academic and healthcare partners to develop the outline of cutting-edge Digital Health solutions, including oncology, diabetology, and other specialized areas.
• Establish metrics to assess the impact and effectiveness of Digital Health programs.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Profile

• A professional with a minimum of 1-4 years of experience in the area of healthcare/digital health.
• Motivated to work in the development sector with a not-for-profit organization.
• Experience working on chronic disease management projects is preferred.
• Masters degree in public health, hospital administration, healthcare management, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated experience in project management or related roles, preferably in healthcare, Digital Health tools and technologies, or healthcare-focused nonprofit organizations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience in crafting detailed reports, presentations, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Preferred - Familiarity with technologies relevant to digital health, such as HIS/EMR solutions, telemedicine, etc.