Nursing Technical Advisor

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practice into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a newborn to breath. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases. These programs are funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers and other anonymous donors.  

Jhpiego is hiring for the position of Nursing Technical Advisor at Delhi India. The Advisor will work closely with the Nursing division to develop technical content, technical guidance and facilitate national and state coordination. This position will report to the National Program Manager, Nursing and will work closely with the Nursing Technical Director.

• Lead the creation of a comprehensive competency dictionary for nursing and midwifery professionals.
• Engage with stakeholders to define key competencies for different nursing roles and ensure inclusion of technical, behavioral, and leadership competencies for holistic development.
• Work with different stakeholders to adapt, adopt, co-design and curate evidence-based learning resources tailored to nursing competencies.
• Incorporate innovative methodologies such as e-learning modules, simulations, and case-based learning and ensure alignment with the nursing education curriculum and regulatory guidelines.
• Work with various stakeholders to adapt, adopt, co-design and develop robust tools to assess nursing competencies, including formative and summative evaluations.
• Ensure inclusion of practical, scenario-based assessments to measure clinical and decision-making skills and collaborate with subject matter experts to validate tools for effectiveness and accuracy.
• Work with regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and healthcare facilities to gather inputs and ensure alignment and facilitate consultations and workshops with nursing educators and professionals for feedback.
• Build capacity of stakeholders to dry run /pilot the competency dictionary, learning resources, and assessment tools and therefore support the rollout of competency-based frameworks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as per the need.

Abilities/Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Outstanding technical, academic, leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and representational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience utilizing innovation to effectuate disruptive change in health care systems of low and middle-income countries
• Ability to work with diverse technical teams.
• Ability to multi-task and work in multicultural environment
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under the pressure of deadlines
• Proficiency in computers – Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50 % of his/her time

Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced degree in Nursing is mandatory
• 12+ years' experience in working in academics in a reputed nursing institutions of India
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in existing academic curriculum and clinical scope of work in nursing
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, and representational skills
• Documented experience in supporting governments to adopt policies based upon evidence.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, and resume.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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