Position: Lead– Maternal & Child Health
Functional Area: Programme
Location: Delhi
Experience: 8-12 Years
About Smile Foundation
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through programmes focusedon education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into anational level development organization impacting lives of over 2 millionunderprivileged children and their familieswith project presence in 27 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.
The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation's Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAFAmerica, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, Smile Foundation has been a Great Place to Work © Certifiedorganization for the last Six years running and is considered Gold Standard in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.
Currently SF is implementing projectsacross India directlyor with the help of grassroot organizations. These are primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale in both urban and rural settings including aspirational districts in thematicareas. The wealthof knowledge emanatingfrom our work is immense,which is curatedsystematically for purposes ranging from raising funds to driving programmatic change. towards creating large scale impact.
Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development:
www.smilefoundationindia.org
Summary of Role
The Lead -Maternal & Child Health will lead the design, implementation and scale-up of MCH programs to improve outcomes acrossthe RMNCAH+N continuum, with strong ownership, stakeholder engagement and data- driven decision-making. Key duties include program implementation, coordinating with government officials, conducting monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and providing technical expertise, usually requiring a public health degree and field experience.
Key Responsibilities- Program Design& Strategy
- Lead planning and execution of MCH programsacross geographies.
- Develop evidence-based interventions alignedwith RMNCAH+N priorities.
- Integrate maternal, new born, childand adolescent healthcomponents.
- Program Implementation & Management
- Oversee end-to-end program deliveryacross districts/blocks.
- Ensure quality implementation at community and facility levels.
- Strengthen last-miledelivery through frontlineworkers (ASHAs, ANMs).
- Monitor timelines, budgets and program milestones.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with government stakeholders (NHM, district healthofficials).
- Coordinate with partners and donors.
- Facilitate convergence with key government schemes and platforms.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Track key indicators (MMR, NMR, ANC, institutional delivery,immunization, nutrition).
- Translate data into strategicinsights for leadership, donors and government stakeholders.
- Lead periodic reviews, field visits and facilitate impactassessments.
- Document learnings, best practicesand case studies.
- Drive rigorous program reviewsand course correction mechanisms.
- Capacity Building
- Design and conduct trainingfor healthcare providers and frontline workers.
- Integrate behaviorchange communication (BCC) and communityengagement approaches into training.
- Innovation & Scale
- Identify scalable models and innovations (digitalhealth, teleconsultation, outreachmodels).
- Support pilots and scale successful interventions.
- Increased utilization and quality of MCH servicesacross target geographies.
- Strong, credible partnerships with government and donors.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
- Master's in public health/ social sciences/ health management.
- 8 years and aboveexperience in publichealth programs (preferably MCH/RMNCH).
- Candidates with experience of working with government systemswould be preferred.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Field orientation with problem-solving mindset.
- Familiarity with government schemesand digital healthplatform
Competencies
- Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively through reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions, ensuring information is accurate, concise, and tailored to donors and other Aligning performance for success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
- Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues,problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
- Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
- Creates External Strategic Alliances: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Creates Internal Partnerships: Works to achieve business goals by identifying and building strategic relationships between areas, teams, departments, units, and organizations.
