Project Lead - Maternal Health

About the Role: Why This Position Matters

The Project Lead Maternal Health Innovation will anchor one of iKures most strategic initiatives: transforming maternal health outcomes in rural and low-resource settings through a holistic, tech-enabled, and scalable care model.

This is a systems leadership role, where you'll bridge community and institutional care, drive innovation across the maternal care continuum, and integrate with public health networks like Manyata to improve outcomes and set national benchmarks for dignified, impactful care.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead design, rollout, and impact optimization of a maternal health delivery model that spans the full continuum of care.
• Embed cutting-edge innovations (AI diagnostics, remote monitoring, digital protocols) into delivery frameworks.
• Ensure high-quality care coordination and follow-up across touchpoints.

Health Systems Integration (B2B)

• Drive strong operational linkages with the Manyata network and other quality-assured facilities to improve referral pathways.
• Engage with ASHAs, ANMs, PHCs, and district authorities to embed iKures model within the public health system.
• Align project goals with national priorities like RMNCH+A, JSY, JSSK, and LaQshya.

Community Engagement & B2C Delivery

• Oversee last-mile service delivery via CHWs, mobile clinics, and digital health tools.
• Design outreach and education campaigns to increase awareness and uptake of maternal health services.
• Use a B2C approach to deliver personalized care at scale.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Development

• Build relationships with government bodies, NGOs, research institutions, and donor agencies.
• Represent iKure in forums that shape the future of maternal and child health delivery in India.

Monitoring, Learning & Reporting

• Design M&E systems to track ANC/PNC coverage, high-risk pregnancy interventions, and care continuity.
• Use data insights to refine strategy and report impact to internal and external stakeholders.

Capacity Building

• Train and empower ASHAs, ANMs, CHWs, and internal teams on maternal care protocols and digital workflows.
• Foster a collaborative learning culture within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Public Health, Social Work, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• 7 to 12 years of experience in maternal health or public health systems, ideally in rural or low-income settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Indias maternal health ecosystem, including JSY, JSSK, Manyata, and RMNCH+A.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale programs with innovation and systems thinking.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with ASHAs/ANMs and CHWs.
• Familiarity with digital health tools, telemedicine, and AI/ML applications in MCH.
• Exposure to donor-funded programs or government partnerships.
• Ability to manage decentralized teams and field operations.

Interested candidates please share your updated resume at nilakshi.dutta@ikure.in or contact me on 9123843379 for further details.