Project Lead – Respiratory Care

Job id : 173373 Apply by: 30 Sep 2021 Relevant Sectors Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition

• Ensure complete operationalization of Oxygen Equipment by providing Technical Assistance to State governments and Healthcare facilities.
• Under the guidance of Lead, Support Unit – Operations and Lead, Support Unit – Technical, manage all activities pertaining to oxygen equipment per sites e.g. Needs assessment, site-readiness, operationalization and installation.
• Serve as thought partner to project team in problem solving and developing systematic solutions that ensure quality project implementation.
• Coordinate with Support Unit Leads to ensure optimal collaboration with PATH’s other oxygen projects, in particular Operations, to ensure alignment of systems, processes and initiatives across portfolio.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of state government and facility needs and requirements
• Serve as the link of communication between leadership team and internal teams; resolve any issues and problems faced by state governments and healthcare facilities to maintain trust.
• Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Focus on ethics and compliances – including Legal, Financial and Internal Audits

• Under the guidance of Support Unit leads, provide leadership across the project to ensure timely and prudent decision-making, effective and efficient collaboration among matrixed teams, and best management practices.
• Lead and manage a team of managers – project manager, operations manager and technical manager by providing strategic oversight and constructive feedback to ensure project delivery.
• Lead field team to ensure effective on-ground implementation of project and complete operationalization of plants.

• Under the guidance of Lead, Support Unit – Technical, interface with the donor.
• Liaison with state government and healthcare facilities to ensure complete operationalization of oxygen equipment.
• Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors/ donors/ governments and other stakeholders
• Model PATH’s values and people philosophy.

• Advanced degree in business, management, public health or related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience leading business operations and analytics, project management and knowledge management in the global health or development sector.
• Experience managing large, complex projects funded by the US government or other bi-laterals, including: start up, close out, execution, audit, meeting deliverables and ensuring compliance with multiple donors and regulations.
• Should have at least 10 years of experience in liaison with various State Governments across India.
• Should have at least 15 years of experience in leading and managing operations and field teams. Experience of managing Engineering teams is preferred.
• Proven track record leading systematic change through strategic planning and developing and managing systems, tools and processes.
• Prior experience working in low resource country with responsibility for finance, budgeting of projects, and country operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive for results while exercising good judgment and working collaboratively.
• Skilled systems thinker with demonstrated experience in pragmatic problem solving.
• Proven success managing people and developing talent.
• Track record of taking initiative, leading through influence and building relationships to achieve success.
• Should demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Superior in negotiation skills in both external and internal settings
• Should be able to work in a dynamic environment, display multi-tasking and adhere to tight deadlines
• Should always be willing to take initiative and demonstrate personal ownership and work under pressure.
• Attention to detail is key for this role. Ability to shift focus between the big picture and details is important.
• Additionally, the ideal candidate has excellent written and verbal communication skills (good documentation goes a long way in remote organizations).
• Must have legal authorization to work in the country where hired.
• 60% travel is anticipated.