About the Organization:
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
Job Description:
PATH is seeking an External Consultant – Climate and Health to provide technical expertise and strategically support in advocacy efforts for the effective development, alignment, and integration of project deliverables in the existing health programs and systems at national and state level. The consultant will work closely with the national team to provide technical assistance, for the development of intervention models and supporting policy advocacy.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide input for strengthening project outcomes/ products in alignment with national and state health and climate change priorities: The consultant will provide expert input to ensure the products/ deliverables developed under the project are scientifically sound, aligned with national/state health and climate priorities, and meet donor specifications. This will include reviewing drafts, suggesting improvements, and contextualizing the content to align with the existing policy and program framework in India. State-level engagement and advocacy for project deliverables: Advocacy for Heat and Air Quality Health Adaptation Plans: In the project geographies of the identified geographies, the consultant will support in engagement and advocacy efforts with key stakeholders for the dissemination of heat and air quality health adaptation plans focused on MNH. This will include:
Participating in and facilitating state-level consultations and technical meetings
Presenting proposed action plans to state officials
Providing guidance for implementation
Advocacy for integration of climate-resilient intervention model into MNH and HSS Programs: As one of the key deliverables of the project, a climate-resilient intervention model focused on MNH will be developed based on secondary research, global case studies, and evidence mapping of interventions from high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including South Asia. The consultant will play a pivotal role in driving policy engagement and advocacy efforts to facilitate the adoption of this model within existing maternal and neonatal health (MNH) and health systems strengthening (HSS) frameworks at the state level. This will include:
Strategically engaging with key policymakers and senior leadership in the state health departments.
Advocating for the adoption and integration of the developed intervention model within state-led programs and planning processes.
Facilitating cross-learning and dialogue to identify opportunities for institutionalization through financial and programmatic channels.
Advocacy at the National level with key stakeholders and institutions
The consultant will also serve as a key resource person for exploring and supporting advocacy at the national level with institutions such as the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) and relevant divisions within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), facilitating dialogue on incorporating climate resilience and vulnerability assessment components into existing standards like Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) and the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS).
Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience:
Master’s degree/ Diploma in Public Health/ International Health/ Environmental health, with MBBS graduation from a recognized university
15+ years of experience in health system strengthening, climate change adaptation, or maternal and newborn health programs
Proven ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement and support policy-level advocacy.
Strong analytical skills with experience in leading research, data synthesis, and geospatial analysis.
Experience with INGOs in the research, health sector, and/or Ministries of Health, and government is preferable.
Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to lead large-scale initiatives.
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