State Implementation Lead

• Lead the implementation of Khushi Baby s programs across Karnataka.

• Ensure adherence to program objectives, timelines, and deliverables

• Supervise, mentor, and provide capacity-building opportunities for field teams

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and ensure team cohesion.

• Build and maintain relationships with local health officials, government bodies, and NGO partners

• Represent Khushi Baby in state-level health forums and discussions

• Organize and facilitate training sessions for field teams and community health workers

• Develop training materials and ensure knowledge dissemination
• Oversee data collection and reporting mechanisms to track program outcomes
• Prepare detailed program reports for internal stakeholders and funding partners
• Ensure program compliance with state and national health guidelines
• Identify and address gaps in implementation processes
• Act as the primary point of contact for state-level government health officials
• Advocate for the integration of Khushi Baby s solutions within government programs

• 7+ years in program implementation within the health sector

• Proven experience managing community-based or public health programs across Karnataka

• Prior engagement with the Government of Karnataka is preferred

• Strong team management and training abilities.

• Expertise in coordinating with field teams and local health officials

• Knowledge of state-specific health challenges and program implementation strategies
• Proficiency in Kannada and English (spoken and written)
• Master s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related field

• Prior experience working with government officials and NHM data sets
• Publications with mixed-methods research
• Prior experience working with mHealth / digital health projects
• Excellence in English writing and communication
• Demonstrated work / experimentation in prompt-engineering for tools like ChatGPT

The remuneration offered will range between 15-20 LPA, commensurate with the candidates experience and skill sets

• Medical insurance
• Flexible work policies for those menstruating, needing time for grievance of a loved one, religious fasting, etc
• Monthly field visits, annual retreat
• Learning opportunities with world-class research institutions (Yale, Harvard)
• Learning Stipend Policy
• Sponsored Workshops and Seminars