Lead-Maternal & Child Health

ESP Engineered; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a Lead for Maternal & Child Health to enhance outcomes across the RMNCAH+N continuum. This role involves leading program implementation, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in public health, over 8 years of experience in public health programs, particularly MCH/RMNCH, and strong analytical skills. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as familiarity with government systems and digital health platforms.

Qualifications

• 8 years and above experience in public health programs, preferably MCH/RMNCH.
• Experience working with government systems is preferred.
• Field orientation with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and scale-up of MCH programs.
• Coordinate with government officials and partners.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and program milestones.

Skills

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Familiarity with government schemes

Education

Master’s in public health/social sciences/health management

Job description

The Lead -Maternal & Child Health will lead the design, implementation and scale-up of MCH programs to improve outcomes across the RMNCAH+N continuum, with strong ownership, stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making. Key duties include program implementation, coordinating with government officials, conducting monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and providing technical expertise, usually requiring a public health degree and field experience.

• Lead planning and execution of MCH programsacross geographies.
• Develop evidence-based interventions alignedwith RMNCAH+N priorities.
• Integrate maternal, new born, childand adolescent healthcomponents.
• Program Implementation & Management
• Oversee end-to-end program deliveryacross districts/blocks.
• Ensure quality implementation at community and facility levels.
• Strengthen last-miledelivery through frontlineworkers (ASHAs, ANMs).
• Monitor timelines, budgets and program milestones.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with government stakeholders (NHM, district healthofficials).
• Coordinate with partners and donors.
• Facilitate convergence with key government schemes and platforms.
• Translate data into strategicinsights for leadership, donors and government stakeholders.
• Lead periodic reviews, field visits and facilitate impactassessments.
• Document learnings, best practicesand case studies.
• Drive rigorous program reviewsand course correction mechanisms.
• Capacity Building
• Design and conduct trainingfor healthcare providers and frontline workers.
• Integrate behaviorchange communication (BCC) and communityengagement approaches into training.
• Identify scalable models and innovations (digitalhealth, teleconsultation, outreachmodels).
• Support pilots and scale successful interventions.
• Increased utilization and quality of MCH servicesacross target geographies.
• Strong, credible partnerships with government and donors.

Qualification, Experience & Skills

• Master’s in public health/ social sciences/ health management.
• 8 years and above experience in public health programs (preferably MCH/RMNCH).
• Candidates with experience of working with government systems would be preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Field orientation with problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with government schemes and digital health platform.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively through reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring information is accurate, concise, and tailored to donors and other.
• Aligning performance for success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
• Creates External Strategic Alliances: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Creates Internal Partnerships: Works to achieve business goals by identifying and building strategic relationships between areas, teams, departments, units, and organizations.