Manager Health

Position Title:              Manager Healthcare

Duty Station:               Head Office, Islamabad                 

Reporting to:                General Manager Programs & Projects 

Human Development Foundation (HDF) was founded in 1997 by the Pakistani diaspora in North America as a gift to the homeland on its 50th anniversary, with a passion for paying back to the communities they belong to. Over the past 24 years, HDF has positively impacted the lives of 3.4 million fellow countrymen through direct service delivery in the areas of Education & Literacy, Primary Healthcare, Livelihood & Food Security, Sustainable Environment, and Disaster Response with its physical footprint in 91 Tehsils of 53 Districts from AJK till Tharparkar.

The overall goal of the HDF primary Healthcare program is “To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages” through the establishment of a Community Health Centre (CHC) to provide curative and preventive healthcare services in its catchment area. These CHCs are directly managed by a qualified doctor and a team of paramedics and field staff.

Position Description

 Manager-Health will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the health program. He / She will coordinate and provide support to healthcare teams in HDF program areas, enabling them to meet their objectives while maintaining a commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Implementation

• Submission of one proposal per month to secure projects under the health program.
• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of health programs, ensuring that activities are carried out as planned.
• Coordinate and support healthcare teams, including Doctors, paramedical staff, and CHWs.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to develop and implement HDF’s primary healthcare program in alignment with the goals and targets of SDGs.
• Assist in creating project plans, timelines, and budgets for healthcare initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings and communication with healthcare providers, government officials, and NGOs to facilitate program implementation and generate resources.
• Conduct needs assessments and collect data to identify healthcare gaps and priorities in the program villages.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for Community Healthcare Workers and Lady Health Visitors to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Regularly collect and report on health program data to track progress toward HDF’s Health program targets.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services at the community level by monitoring and maintaining operational standards.
• Assist in managing the program budget, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial accountability.
• Develop contingency plans for healthcare emergencies and crisis situations in the target villages and coordinate rapid response efforts when necessary.
• Document and share best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from program implementation to use the knowledge to improve future healthcare initiatives.
• Assist in the development of IEC material for the health program.

Reporting & Monitoring:

• With the collaboration of the MEAL team, develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess program impact (benchmarks, KPIs)
• Monitor and manage program resources, including medicine supplies, equipment, and human resources, to ensure efficient operation.
• Prepare the monthly progress reports, quarterly reports, and other reports that may be required by the stakeholders/donors and Head office.
• Responsible for maintaining the complete record of all projects relevant to Health and other assigned projects.

Compliance and Human Resource Management

• Contribute to ensuring the placement of qualified health staff in the regions including doctors, LHV, dispensers, and CHWs.
• Contribute to developing the capacity of Health Staff including Doctors, LHVs, Lab Technicians, CHWs

Implementation of School Health Program:

• Providing health education to HDF school children about basic hygiene, healthy habits, nutrition,
• Health education of teachers and providing annual medical checkups of the students and referrals
• Healthy environment solid waste management, removal of solid waste, reforestation conservation of renewable energy resources, adoption of drinking safe water.
• Screening and management of malnourished children.

Implementation of Staff Health Wellness Program:

• Assist in Developing/Updating the Staff Health Wellness Program for HDF Employees
• Assist in conducting yearly health screenings for all HDF staff members, including assessments for BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar, diabetes, hepatitis, and other relevant health indicators.
• Promote a culture of personal cleanliness and hygiene among all HDF staff members. This includes maintaining good personal grooming habits, such as hair care, shaving, and appropriate dress, to foster a healthier workplace environment.
• Ensure that all HDF offices, schools, Community Health Centers (CHCs), Vocational Centers, and other premises strictly adhere to a "smoke-free" policy.