Public Health Specialist, Aspire, Health System Strengthening (hss)
Pio
Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India
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Block-level implementation
Youth engagement
Stakeholder coordination
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Pio is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE project, aimed at improving mental health outcomes for youth in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. The role involves hands-on public health implementation and youth engagement through coordination with health facilities, schools, and community platforms.
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Job Summary
The Public Health Specialist will lead block-level implementation of the ASPIRE project in assigned taluks, focusing on improving mental health outcomes among adolescents and young people.
This role involves approximately 60% on-ground delivery across health facilities, schools, and community platforms, and 40% supporting district-level data management and stakeholder coordination.
The position requires collaboration with frontline providers and officials across Health, Education, and Women & Child Development departments, with a strong field presence.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Pio is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE project, aimed at improving mental health outcomes for youth in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. The role involves hands-on public health implementation and youth engagement through coordination with health facilities, schools, and community platforms.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Block-level implementation
Youth engagement
Stakeholder coordination
On-ground delivery
Kannada speaking
Primary healthcare systems
Nice-to-have
Digital tools
Peer-led approaches
Multisector partnerships
Advocacy expertise
Key Requirements
2-3 years' experience
Advanced degree in social work, rural development, community health, psychology, psychiatric social work, or health sciences
Experience with local/block/district government health departments
Technical knowledge of youth and health programs in Karnataka
Familiarity with Indian public health system at local level