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Manager - Program Implementation (Communication)

This job description is for a Manager - Program Implementation (Communication) position with Population Services International in Patna, Bihar, India. The manager will lead communication and IEC/BCC activities to support the rollout of new contraceptive programs in coordination with India's National Health Mission and the Government of Bihar. Key responsibilities include developing training manuals, IEC materials, case studies and reports to support program implementation and inform stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience managing field operations and family planning projects, with skills in communication, leadership, and driving change and innovation.

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Manager - Program Implementation (Communication)

This job description is for a Manager - Program Implementation (Communication) position with Population Services International in Patna, Bihar, India. The manager will lead communication and IEC/BCC activities to support the rollout of new contraceptive programs in coordination with India's National Health Mission and the Government of Bihar. Key responsibilities include developing training manuals, IEC materials, case studies and reports to support program implementation and inform stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience managing field operations and family planning projects, with skills in communication, leadership, and driving change and innovation.

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POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INDIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Manager - Program Implementation (Communication)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1(One)

LOCATION: Patna, Bihar

DEPARTMENT: Programs

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager - Program Implementation

SUPERVISES: None

GRADE LEVEL/SALARY BAND: D

POSITION CATEGORY: Program Operations

PSI INDIA is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to improve life for SARITA in India,
particularly the improvement of reproductive and sexual health, improved services for the health of
mothers and children, sustainable sanitation solutions for cities and slums. PSI was incorporated in 1980
under the India Societies Act of 1860 and began implementing full-scale activities in 1988. Over the past
thirty-three years, PSI India has collaborated with the Government of India and a number of donors to
implement various programs towards increasing the use of modern contraception for family planning, to
provide products and services for the health of mothers and children and to decrease the spread of
HIV/AIDS and TB. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.in .

About specific Program:

PSI India with support from BMGF will be implementing the roll out of New contraceptive program
which is in line with the Government of India's strategic priorities. The two new contraceptives, MPA-SC
(Medroxy Progesterone Acetate-Subcutaneous Injectable Contraceptive) and Implant (single rod-
Etonogestrel containing - Implanon NXT), are being introduced in Bihar, which is one among the 10
states selected for this introduction in India. In this implementation phase, the new contraceptives will
be provisioned by UNFPA and BMGF under this government program. In Bihar, PSI (Population Services
International) India will be the technical support, lead and facilitate the controlled launch of these
contraceptives in four districts (two for MPA SC and two for Implants). The program will focus on the
rollout of implants in Patna and Bhagalpur districts, with a focus on medical provider providing the
implants in district level hospitals and introduction of MPA-SC in Munger and Sheikhpura districts across
health-facilities. The overall focus of rolling out of two different contraceptives within two districts each
will be to develop two distinct feasible scalable service delivery models for the state and inform state for
expansion and scale up in the entire state.
POSITION PURPOSE:
An experienced professional who can lead the Communication including IEC/BCC activities in
coordination with NHM and Government of Bihar for implementation roll out of the Newer
Contraceptive program at the state and district level. The position will also ensure that the training
plans and manuals along with the key modules for various level of service providers are developed in
Hindi and Local languages are fine tuned and shared with trainers and participants for understanding
and execution.

A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and Implementation of IEC /BCC materials for the program in close coordination
with FP Division and IEC division of the NHM at the state level.
• Develop and prepare the training manuals and modules shared by the GOI for the training of the
service providers and CHWs in accordance to the Bihar state and get it approved by the state
leadership of NHM for roll out.
• The IEC/BCC materials which will be used by the service providers and CHWs will be developed
in the local dilect for easy and smooth understanding the community to avail the services.
• Support the Program team and State NHM team to develop the Audio Visual communication
materials for wide spread and usage to create demand aggregation on New Contraceptives
• Develop and prepare Most Significant case studies and stories basis the learnings from the
districts.
• Develop and prepare the reports of the programs which can be shared with the state health
officials and district officials for further sharing
• Develop and prepare the progress reports for donor sharing
• Execute the planned Trainings requisite for service providers and other categories of
participants are conducted successfully and any input or feedback is incorporated for further
updation and execution.
• Support the Sr. Manager – Program Implementation for smooth execution of the program from
the lens of communication strategy
• Any other tasks assigned by the organization and supervisor as and when required is
accomplished.
B. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post-Graduate in Business Management, Social Sciences, Rural Management or related fields


with 5-8 years of experience in leading and managing field operations at the district level
• At least 3-4 years of experience and demonstrated ability to manage family planning projects/
urban projects

C. SKILLS:

• Leadership ability, including the capacity to set and manage accountability of self and others.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing in English and Hindi and to
make effective presentations to the communication team.

D. COMPETENCIES:

• Drive Change and Innovation: act with urgency for continuous improvement and with a bias
towards action; promote development of breakthrough solutions; embrace and advocate
innovations that improve results; aggressively promotes the need for breakthrough
improvements.

• Develop Others: give people challenging assignments to develop their capabilities; provide
timely coaching, instruction and feedback, create an environment where failure is seen as an
opportunity to learn; Coaches others and helps them develop their knowledge and skills; Give
people authority to make decisions.

• Act with Long Term Perspective: take actions today to build a strong foundation for future
success; identify and take advantage of emerging opportunities; keep PSI’s long-term goals.

• Manage Complexity: clarify issues in complex or ambiguous situations; balance competing


priorities or goals; manage effectively in matrix organization; make timely decisions using
available facts in ambiguous situations; make sense of inconsistent data; Keeps focused on key
objectives and results when addressing the details of a situation.

• Influence Decisions & Actions: build support for recommendations and decisions; find common
ground and mutual benefits to gain agreement and commitment; show enthusiasm, excitement
and passion for goals. Identifies and communicates benefits to get agreement.

PSI India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from


qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or
disability

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