Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Job Description
The specialist will work closely with state/city health officials, staff, other consultants, MOHFW, National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) and the ADB project team (including consultants engaged by ADB) to support to develop the capacity of selected states to strengthen the CPHC M&E system and mechanism and assist in management and implementation of actions and processes to ensure achievement of key Disbursement Linked Indicators and Program results
Project Description
The Government of India launched the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWC) in 2018 to improve access to comprehensive primary health care (CPHC) as an important strategy to achieve universal health coverage. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic has revealed gaps in health systems, especially in urban areas, and the government subsequently announced the Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PM-ASBY) in May 2020 to strengthen public health systems for preparedness in future pandemics and other emergencies. The PM-ASBY scheme has been renamed as Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) as per the Cabinet approval on 15 September 2021. The Strengthening Comprehensive Primary Health Care in Urban Areas under Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission Program (RBL Program) will assist the government in implementing the AB- HWC and the PM-ABHIM to strengthen primary health care in urban areas in 13 selected states with the aim of improving the urban population’s access to quality and CPHC services.
Screening Criteria 1
"The specialist(s) should preferably have a Master’s degree in public health, public policy, or any related field"
Screening Criteria 2
"8 years of consultancy and operational experience related to monitoring and evaluation."
Screening Criteria 3
"Experience in National level health programmes, Primary Health Care, and Urban development settings, along with knowledge of urban health and related issues preferred. "
