Project Lead - Health Projects

United Way Mumbai; Mumbai; On-site; INR 781,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Mumbai is seeking an experienced project lead to implement and manage health projects across donors and field locations. The role coordinates planning, execution and documentation of health interventions with diverse partners.

You will supervise on-ground delivery, build government relations, collect field data, and prepare reports and presentations. Travel to field sites is expected, and a strong public health background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant program implementation experience.
• Graduates preferably from public health with field monitoring background.
• Proficient in English and MS Office; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation and documentation of health interventions across locations.
• Manage on-ground implementation with consultants, vendors and government agencies.
• Develop government relations through regular meetings and updates.
• Prepare annual implementation plans and monitor field activities.
• Collect data, prepare reports and decks using provided templates.
• Ensure project utilisation within timelines.
• Design proposals and work in teams for problem-solving.
• Track milestones and documentation for each project.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Data collection & reporting

MS Word/Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Public health background

Job description

Project Duration : October 2026 - March 2027

Job Overview:

The role is responsible for implementation and management of health projects across donors. The project lead will coordinate planning, implementation and documentation of the health interventions across multiple locations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage on ground implementation across health projects through coordination with consultants, vendors and government agencies
• Develop government relation through regular meetings, project updates and coordination at senior officials’ level.
• Develop annual implementation plans and actively undertake field-based monitoring of projects on a regular basis.
• Work collaboratively with the project implementation teams.
• Collect data from the field and prepare reports/ presentation decks and as per templates.
• Responsible for project utilisation within the scheduled project timelines.
• Design proposals and work in teams for problem-solving.
• Manage deadlines and documentation of each project assigned.
• Track project milestones and utilisation.

Profile Requisites:

• Minimum experience of 5-6 years.
• Graduates, preferably from public health background, demonstrable experience in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Passionate about programme implementation
• Proficient in spoken and written English Proficient in basic computer skills- MS word and Excel operations and presentations
• Good in interpersonal communication and organizing field-based programme
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in teams collaboratively
• Willing to work from office as well as actively travel for field visits

Remuneration

Subject to relevant qualification, experience & merit; the consultancy fee range is INR 70,000 to 80,000 per month.