Consultant

About us

Sambodhi Research and Communications helps create high-impact knowledge and catalyze

accountability in the public domain through its project management and monitoring and evaluation solutions. At Sambodhi, we offer objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government, donors, and corporates. Over the past decade, we have emerged as a pioneer for developing cutting-edge methodologies for evaluation of large-scale development interventions. With a close- knit teamof 100 professionals, we work across South Asia, South East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered at Noida (Delhi National Capital Region), India, we have full service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-e-Salam (Tanzania).Sambodhi provides services to federal agencies, donors, foundations and corporates, in areas of public health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, environment, and renewable energy. We have made valuable contribution in monitoring, learning and evaluation programs and have influenced development policies and improved implementation efficiency.

Why Sambodhi

Sambodhi offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high quality multi-input development programs and to work closely with government, and with key development actors like the World Bank, UN and Bilateral agencies, philanthropies like Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation etc. Being one of the leading and largest M&E service- provider in South Asia, Sambodhi offers an extraordinary platform to learn, mentor and innovate in a perceptive environment. Driven by deep rooted wisdom of "Equity in Knowledge", learning is integral to our work; be it investing in peer driven intensive professional development within Sambodhi or field building on M&E globally. In line with it, it offers an enabled environment for professionals to write, publish and network; to locate themselves in the contemporary discourse on M&E and be a part of the global think-tank.

About the Project:

UPTSU Complications Management Maternal and newborn complications remain a leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India. Despite progress in increasing institutional deliveries and skilled birth attendance, states like Uttar Pradesh continue to face challenges in ensuring consistent, high-quality care for managing complications during childbirth and the postnatal period. In recent years, various initiatives supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and development partners—such as the Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) have focused on strengthening service delivery, workforce capacity, and clinical protocols at public health facilities. However, gaps persist in the standardized implementation of complication management practices.

In this context, the proposed study, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), seeks to strengthen the understanding and implementation of bundled interventions—a structured set of evidence-based practices designed to improve maternal and newborn outcomes when applied collectively. The study adopts a two-phase approach:

1. Scoping Review: A systematic review of global and local empirical evidence to identify effective bundles of interventions associated with the management of selecting maternal and newborn complications relevant to Uttar Pradesh.

2. Stakeholder Engagement: Conducting a series of state- and district-level workshops to validate findings, assess feasibility, and foster adoption of contextually appropriate intervention bundles. These workshops aim to address implementation barriers and promote alignment with existing clinical guidelines and protocols.

This study does not involve primary data collection but emphasizes secondary evidence synthesis and stakeholder dialogue as strategic tools to inform practice improvement. The findings will guide program managers and policymakers in refining existing practices, standardizing care delivery, and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Uttar Pradesh's public health system.

Job description

Job Title : Consultant – Public Health

Duration : 6 months

Job Location: Noida

Job Summary:

Sambodhi is currently looking to hire Consultant – Public Health Practice from campuses across India to provide technical and operational support to our evaluation, research and technical assistance projects across India. The position is based at Sambodhi head office in Delhi-NCR and involves extensive travel. The work-mix includes project management, execution and business development. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to high quality multi-input development programs

Essential Functions:

The candidate will perform the following key functions:

• Assist in development of visual care pathways for maternal and newborn complications
• Support synthesis of evidence and comparative findings into user-friendly formats
• Help in identifying and organizing national and global clinical guidelines
• Conduct structured literature searches and assist in data extraction
• Maintain documentation of sources, search strategies, and review processes
• Prepare summary tables, charts, and visual aids for internal use
• Support development of briefs, presentations, and internal reports
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to coordination activities
• Review draft outputs for accuracy and consistency
• Provide general research and documentation support across project components
• Stay updated on key maternal and newborn health policies and practices
• Assist in refining tools and processes for evidence synthesis

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned like the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Desired profile:

• Gynecologist and/or MPH with past experiences in RMNCH.
• Past experiences in complications management are desirable
• Extensive experience in scoping and literature reviews.

Personal Competencies:

• Knowledge of Research, Evaluation, Data Analysis and related aspects
• Thematic understanding of various sectors in the social and development domain
• Ability to lead, plan and manage a complex set of activities
• Ability to operate effectively in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• High level of involvement, engagement and ownership
• Strong time management skill and ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation ability

Sambodhi focuses on nurturing an inclusive work environment. We stress and reinforce diversity in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, religion, caste, place of origin, gender, sexuality, and disability .