State Coordination Specialist | N H A (AB- PMJAY)

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) in New Delhi invites applications for the role of State Coordination Specialist. This full-time position supports AB PM-JAY implementation through analytical inputs and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a relevant postgraduate degree and 3–5 years of experience in development sectors or consulting, with strong data handling, drafting, and stakeholder engagement skills. Travel to remote regions may be required.

Qualifications

• MSW/MBA/Healthcare Management/MS from a reputed and recognized University or Institution.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a leading development sector organization, management consultancy, or similar type of private sector entities
• Must possess strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to gather, process and present information in a structured manner
• Strong social orientation and awareness of issues such as health, education, livelihoods etc.
• Good drafting and presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluency in multiple languages (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide critical thinking and analytical inputs to State Coordination division
• Able to work in cross-functional and highly dynamic environment to ensure operational excellence across scheme implementation aspects (beneficiary mobilization, hospital empanelment, utilization of healthcare services, insurance claims adjudication and financial aspects)
• Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders across the AB PM-JAY implementation ecosystem (from senior government officials to scheme beneficiaries)
• Willing to travel to remote communities to evaluate performance of PMJAY

Skills

Analytical capabilities

MSW/MBA/Healthcare Mgmt

Microsoft Office

Multilingual (desirable)

Education

MSW/MBA/Healthcare Management/MS

Job description

Division: State Coordination

Position: State Coordination Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contractual

Job Description:

Consultants, hereforth referred to as 'State Coordinators' provides critical thinking and analytical inputs to support National Health Authority's engagement with various states and UTs implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide critical thinking and analytical inputs to State Coordination division
• Able to work in work in cross-functional and highly dynamic environment to ensure operational excellence across all aspects of scheme implementation such as beneficiary mobilization, hospital empanelment, utilization of healthcare services, insurance claims adjudication and financial aspects.
• Able to engage a wide range of stakeholders across the AB PM-JAY implementation ecosystem (from senior government officials to scheme beneficiaries).
• Willing to travel to remote communities to evaluate performance of PMJAY

Required Qualification & Experience

• MSW/MBA/Healthcare Management/MS from a reputed and recognized University or Institution
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a leading development sector organization, management consultancy, or similar type of private sector entities
• Must possess strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to gather, process and present information in a structured manner
• Strong social orientation and awareness of issues such as health, education, livelihoods etc.
• Good drafting and presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluency in multiple languages (desirable)