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

PATH

Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka
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Block-level implementation
Youth engagement
Stakeholder coordination
** PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist (Youth Engagement Officer) for its ASPIRE initiative aimed at improving adolescent mental health in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. The role involves hands-on implementation of health programs, community engagement, and coordination with local government officials. **

Job Summary

  • Lead block-level implementation of the ASPIRE project in assigned taluks of Chikkaballapura district, focusing on improving mental health outcomes among adolescents and young people.
  • 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 services.

Matching Summary

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** PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist (Youth Engagement Officer) for its ASPIRE initiative aimed at improving adolescent mental health in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. The role involves hands-on implementation of health programs, community engagement, and coordination with local government officials. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Block-level implementation
  • Youth engagement
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Primary healthcare systems
  • Community-based platforms
  • Kannada speaking

Nice-to-have

  • Digital tools
  • Peer-led approaches
  • Multisector partnerships
  • Field-driven approach

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 level government health department
  • Technical knowledge of youth and health programs in Karnataka
  • Familiarity with Indian public health system at local level
  • Fluency in Kannada and English/Hindi

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