New Job:Epidemiologist, Delhi, Health

Epidemiologist , IPE Global Limited

Location: Delhi , Apply by: 14 Jun 2020

Relevant Sectors:- Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition

Job Description:

 USAID PAHAL PROJECT – TECHNICAL SUPPORT UNIT WITH NATIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY – BLENDED FINANCE FACILITY.

The National Health Authority (NHA) and USAID are establishing a Blended Financing Facility (BFF) to strengthen the network, and channelize the NHA's Market Access Program (MAP) to quickly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and other emerging healthcare challenges in India. The BFF will be supported by a core Technical Support Unit (TSU), which will provide strategic support to the BFF governing board. Strategic support areas will include – structuring and managing the facility and developing the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs), developing communication and advocacy strategy for the facility, coordinate for fundraising with large funders and liaison with similar efforts like PM Cares Fund, forecasting supply and demand needs, assist in developing service packages, provide quality assurance support as well as assist in developing robust performance and outcome metrics.

As part of the TSU, you will be responsible for:

• Forecasting the supply and demand-side needs for effective COVID-19 response

• Conduct need gap analysis of the NHA empanelled hospitals, other facilities dedicated to COVID-19 etc.

• Assessing the financial requirements for capacity expansion and testing facilities.

• Assist in developing differential packages and pricing them

• Assist in developing service packages and reimbursement mechanisms for the PM-JAY patients, other insurance covered patients, and patients paying directly out-of-pocket at point-of-service.

• Scan the market and coordinate with sector experts to identify potential recipients.

• Evaluate potential recipients for health safety and ethical standards.

• Ensure recipient interventions fulfil all necessary regulatory requirements

• Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection and analysis.

• Support wide dissemination of available high-quality risk communication materials and guidelines for healthcare providers and communities through the public and private sector facilities empanelled under NHA.

• Provide foresight and ensure preparedness of the facility on other public health threats.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in public health. Doctoral/Post Graduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or relevant field.

• Good knowledge on infectious diseases and related technology innovations

• Experience of working in epidemics and good understanding of current requirements under COVID-19

• A team player who is a fast learner, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities, and able to work under pressure

• Excellent listening skills, patience, and engaging manner

• Demonstrated fluency in English

How to Apply:

Please click on the link to submit your application by or before 31st May 2020

https://ipe.darwinbox.in/ms/candidate/careers/5eb254ef141b2

IPE Global is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring that all employees including potential employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups.