Program Manager: Public Health Nutrition

Bharat Digital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid sick leave

Learning stipend

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Bharat Digital in Mumbai seeks a skilled Program Manager with a Master’s in Public Health. The role involves leading program design, developing product specifications, and coordinating with stakeholders in public health. Required qualifications include experience in project management and digital health projects. The position offers a competitive salary of INR 10–14 LPA, along with benefits such as medical insurance, paid leave, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program or project management within public health or nutrition, with digital analytical skills.
• Proven track record of managing digital health projects or data systems with government collaboration.
• Fluency in English; Marathi proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead program scoping, situational analysis, and stakeholder consultations to define system objectives and design.
• Develop clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications for engineering.

Skills

Project Management

Health Information Systems

Product Development

GIS

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Program Design & Strategic Planning
  • Lead program scoping, situational analysis, and stakeholder consultations to define system objectives and design.
  • Integrate nutrition and maternal–child health data workflows across ICDS, RBSK, DEICs, SNCUs, and NRCs.
  • Develop implementation roadmaps aligned with government priorities, GRs, and MoUs.
  • Support coordination for policy alignment between WCD and Public Health Departments.
• System Development & Product Management
  • Develop clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and product specifications for engineering and design teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Work with developers and data teams to ensure interoperability between Poshan Tracker, NURTURE, and new systems.
  • Oversee dashboard design and feature prioritization for web and mobile platforms.
  • Support user acceptance testing and manage product release timelines.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering teams, policy leaders, Product Experts, and external stakeholders.
• Implementation & Capacity Building
  • Plan and oversee training for ICDS Supervisors, NRC staff, and others as needed on system use.
  • Oversee the field support communication and resolution process by tracking via a ticketing system, ensuring timely communication of issue status and root causes to all stakeholders, such as district officers.
  • Ensure data quality through data analysis, feedback, and other protocols.
  • Conduct field visits and supervision in Maharashtra districts.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
  • Develop frameworks and indicators for monitoring referral pathways, treatment adherence, and case outcomes.
  • Generate reports and dashboards for state and district-level decision-making.
  • Coordinate with MEL and impact evaluation teams to design research protocols, baselines, and dashboards.
  • Contribute to donor and government reports, highlighting progress and learnings.
• Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
  • Serve as liaison between government officials (WCD, PHD, Tribal Dept) and other partners.
  • Organize high-level review meetings and prepare presentations for state officials.
  • Support advocacy for digital nutrition tracking institutionalisation.

Requirements

• Technical Skills
  • Project Management: strategic planning, milestone tracking, stakeholder management, resource allocation, work prioritization.
  • Health Information Systems: knowledge of ICDS MIS – Poshan Tracker, NRC, HMIS, and data interoperability principles.
  • Product Development: experience with product requirement documentation, Agile/Scrum methodologies, user research, user testing, and feedback loops.
  • GIS (Preferred): familiarity with shapefile creation and geographic data visualization.
  • Documentation: excellent report‑writing, concept‑note, and proposal drafting skills.
• Non‑Technical Skills & Attributes
  • Knowledge of Public Health System: deep understanding of ICDS, RBSK, NRCs, and health–nutrition linkages.
  • Knowledge of Nutrition Programming: familiarity with SAM/MAM management, CMAM/NRC guidelines, and Poshan Abhiyaan frameworks.
  • Government Liaison Experience: experience working with state or district‑level health and WCD departments.
  • Cross‑Sector Coordination: ability to collaborate with NGOs, academic partners, and development agencies.
  • Capacity Building: designing and facilitating training for frontline health workers.
• Additional Qualities
  • Proactive & Self‑Driven: anticipates challenges, identifies solutions, takes initiative.
  • Strong Problem‑Solving: uses data and field insights to drive practical decisions.
  • Structured Communicator: capable of distilling complex systems into clear, actionable plans.
  • Collaborative Leader: builds consensus and motivates multi‑disciplinary teams.
  • Adaptive & Resilient: operates effectively amid uncertainty and evolving priorities.
  • Analytical Mindset: able to interpret data trends to inform program direction.
• Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in program or project management within public health or nutrition, with digital analytical skills.
  • Proven track record of managing digital health projects or data systems with government collaboration.
  • Fluency in English; Marathi proficiency preferred.

Benefits

• Remuneration: INR 10–14 LPA (commensurate with experience).
• Medical insurance.
• Paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and menstrual leave.
• Learning stipend.
• Flexible work environment with growth opportunities into leadership.
• Opportunities to attend prestigious international conferences and workshops.