Public Health Specialist, Aspire, Health System Strengthening (hss)

PATH

Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India
Not specified (considered field-based with community engagement)
Block-level implementation
Youth outreach sessions
On-site support and supervision
PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE initiative in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, aimed at improving youth mental health. The role involves hands-on implementation of health outreach programs and strong collaboration with community and government stakeholders

Job Summary

  • Lead block-level implementation of the ASPIRE project in assigned taluks of Chikkaballapura district, focusing on youth mental health outcomes.
  • Spend approximately 60% of time driving on-ground delivery across health facilities, schools, and community platforms, and 40% supporting district-level data management and stakeholder coordination.
  • Collaborate with frontline providers and block- and district-level officials across Health, Education, and Women & Child Development departments to strengthen mental health literacy, self-care, and access to care for young people.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE initiative in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, aimed at improving youth mental health. The role involves hands-on implementation of health outreach programs and strong collaboration with community and government stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Block-level implementation
  • Youth outreach sessions
  • On-site support and supervision
  • District-level coordination
  • MS-Excel-based MIS trackers
  • Kannada speaking
  • Community engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-departmental convergence
  • Field insights and challenges
  • Digital tools and peer-led approaches

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in social work, rural development, community health, psychology, psychiatric social work, health sciences
  • 2-3 years' experience in youth outreach and support interventions
  • Experience working with local/block/district level government health department
  • Technical knowledge and field experience of youth and health programs in Karnataka
  • Familiarity with Indian public health system at local level
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Fluency in Kannada and English/Hindi

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