Program Associate in Bangalore | YRGMERF

aikyam; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days of annual leave

Health insurance coverage

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Job summary

aikyam is seeking a skilled project manager to support an urban health project in Karnataka. You will guide project staff and ensure timely data collection and reporting, as well as develop documentation tools and support resource tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Social Studies or related field, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in Karnataka’s health system. A collaborative work environment, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or documentation roles in Karnataka.
• Familiarity with disease surveillance and One Health approaches.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Orient project staff on their roles and provide guidance.
• Ensure baseline data collection is completed on time.
• Compile monthly deliverables with project staff.
• Prepare and review technical briefs and reports.
• Plan field documentation and support resource procurement.
• Track progress through weekly updates.

Skills

Project management

Data collection

Health systems understanding

Audio-visual content creation

Education

Master's degree in Social Studies or related field

Job description

Role

Support the implementation, documentation, and reporting of a urban health project in Karnataka focused on strengthening city and peri‑urban coordination to prepare for future disease threats. This role works closely with the City Coordinator and field teams across multiple project components.

Responsibilities

• Orient project staff on their roles and provide day‑to‑day guidance and reporting support
• Ensure baseline data collection using secondary sources is completed on time and reports are prepared
• Compile monthly deliverables with project staff and support preparation and review of technical briefs, including translation where needed
• Compile and share field visit reports with the City Coordinator and Project Lead for review and archiving
• Report on review meetings, stakeholder meetings, and online discussions for final sharing
• Plan and support field documentation, testimonial videos, and other documentation activities in consultation with stakeholders and donors
• Support procurement and monitoring of project resources and deliverables
• Prepare monthly and quarterly work plans with the field team and track progress through weekly updates with state and national teams
• Ensure all documents required for submission to stakeholders and donors are prepared on time
• Document innovations and best practices and orient staff on relevant frameworks
• Participate in field visits and support development of tools that capture the project's work beyond data and numbers

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Studies, Population Studies, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or documentation roles in Karnataka, preferably under NUHM, Urban Health, Disease Surveillance, One Health Activities, or the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
• Good understanding of Karnataka's health systems is essential
• Familiarity with disease surveillance and One Health approaches
• Knowledge of tools for creating case studies, testimonial videos, and other audio‑visual content
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks at once
• Candidates with local knowledge of Karnataka and experience in its health systems will be preferred
• Equal opportunity organisation that values diversity across gender, ethnicity, faith, and ability

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays
• Health insurance coverage
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for learning and professional growth