Maternal Health Consultant

A) Related to Midwifery Initiative (70% of total time)
1. General Responsibilities:
• Work with state government health teams to coordinate the implementation of the
national and state midwifery training institute (NMTI/SMTI).
• Liaise with the internal team as needed and ensure colleagues and supervisors are
apprised of all aspects of the deliverables.
• Contribute to other activities and take up roles/tasks as needed.
2. Liaising with Different Stakeholders:
• Liaise with the government health and medical education department, partner
institutions, and other stakeholders to establish the NMTI and SMTI, with respect to
recognition, qualification, and permissions, etc.
• Plan and coordinate with the AUHS team as needed to facilitate effective
partnerships for all our initiatives.
• Once the NMTI and SMTIs are established and a team is appointed, continue to liaise
with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Identify challenges or roadblocks, and look at finding innovative solutions to ensure
the smooth implementation of the programme.
3. Coordinating the NMTI and SMTI Initiative:
• Provide technical support to field activities – such as identifying the groups/teams
for advocacy and sensitization programmes.

• Conduct periodic meetings with relevant stakeholders to provide support, identify
and rectify roadblocks, provide feedback to the field team and communicate issues
to the AUHS team.
• Work with the Midwife Educators (MEs) to help organise the training for each week
into a specific format, so these lessons can be easily replicated in the future at the
SMTIs.
• Ensure that all the infrastructure and teaching/training aids are in place prior to the
training sessions and assist as needed.
• Support the State in preparing the Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) and
financial guidelines as needed.
B. Related to Maternal Health (30% of total time)
• Provide technical assistance and support to the government in the areas of maternal
health and reproductive health.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and services that improve the health and
well-being of mothers.
• Work with the government to strengthen the capacity of health systems to provide
quality maternal and new-born care.
• Conduct research and evaluation to assess the impact of maternal health and
reproductive health programs.

• Strong technical skills in maternal health and reproductive health.
  • Excellent communication (with Kannada Read, Write and Speak must) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel and work in remote areas.

Fresher or with 2+ years of experience in maternal health and reproductive health.