Program Associate, Digital Health, Odisha

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**The position will be based Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India**

About the Project

In line with the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047, the Government of Odisha has prioritized strengthening state-level health systems to ensure quality, affordable healthcare and nutrition for all. To advance this goal, a pilot of a digital, unified Care Coordination Model (CCM) will be launched in selected districts of Odisha. The CCM seeks to establish an integrated, patient-centric model of care that addresses persistent gaps in access, continuity, and quality of services—particularly in high-disease-burden and resource-constrained regions. The model will integrate digital health solutions such as ABDM-enabled Personal Health Records (PHR), Care Coordination Call Centres, Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS), and health management dashboards to enable coordinated and assured quality care for citizens. PATH, as a technical partner, will extend technical assistance and managerial support for the preparation, rollout, and implementation of CCM in close collaboration with the Government of Odisha, development partners, and other stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Program Associate (PA) will support day-to-day implementation of the Care Coordination Model (CCM) at the state. The role will involve coordinating with stakeholders, tech partners, supporting program activities, and tracking key deliverables.

The PA will assist in documentation, reporting, coordination, and support capacity building and partner interactions. This is a hands-on role requiring strong organizational and coordination skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

A. Program Support and Coordination

• Support implementation of CCM at state level in Odisha.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate program activities and field-level execution.

• Assist in tracking key deliverables and maintaining project timelines.

B. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with district and state stakeholders for program implementation.

• Support coordination of meetings, workshops, and field visits.

C. Documentation and Reporting

• Document program activities, field observations, and key learnings.

• Support development of presentations, reports, and meeting updates.

D. Capacity Building and Operations

• Assist in training and capacity building activities as per program requirements.

• Provide operational and coordination support across workstreams.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in management or public health from a reputable graduate school.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience and demonstrated skills in Digital Health program management and team management.

• Experience of working with state and district level government health department.

• Proven ability to multi-task and collaborate work effectively with senior staff, colleagues, donors, partner organizations, stakeholders, local institutions, and others at all levels.

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.

• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-site organization and in a team-based structure.

• Proven effectiveness while working in a team-based environment, but capable also of working independently.

• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills.

• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

• Excellent command over MS Office applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

• Fluency in English and Hindi, knowledge of other Indian languages, especially Odia will be an advantage.