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

PATH

Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India
Not specified in the job description.
Block-level implementation
Youth engagement activities
Primary healthcare system collaboration
PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE initiative focused on youth mental health in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. The role requires hands-on implementation and youth engagement, coordinating with various stakeholders in community and healthcare settings

Job Summary

  • The role combines hands-on public health implementation with youth engagement and system coordination, spending approximately 60% of time on ground delivery and 40% on district-level support.
  • Responsibilities include implementing ASPIRE project activities across health facilities, schools, and community platforms, coordinating with healthcare providers, and undertaking follow-up of young people receiving services.
  • The position requires experience working with local/block/district level government health departments and familiarity with the Indian public health system in Karnataka.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE initiative focused on youth mental health in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. The role requires hands-on implementation and youth engagement, coordinating with various stakeholders in community and healthcare settings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Block-level implementation
  • Youth engagement activities
  • Primary healthcare system collaboration
  • Community and school platforms
  • Data management and reporting
  • Kannada language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-departmental convergence
  • Digital tools utilization
  • Peer-led approaches
  • Field insights sharing

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 with local/block/district level government health departments
  • Technical knowledge of youth and health programs in Karnataka
  • Familiarity with Indian public health system at local level

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