Associate – Strategic initiatives

The Associate will support IHAT in advancing organizational priorities and strengthening programmatic delivery across thematic areas. This includes support to the line manager and senior leadership in planning, coordination and execution of activities of institutional significance and for programmes/projects, tracking of team work plans, resource compilation, documentation, and facilitation of internal engagements across various verticals. This position is suited for individuals interested in contributing to large-scale public health efforts and gaining exposure to a range of thematic areas, including tribal health, RMNCH, and system strengthening. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with complex public health systems, support multi-stakeholder coordination, and contribute to knowledge and learning initiatives within the organization.

IHAT was instituted in 2003 and our vision is to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.