Associate Manager

About The Position:

- The Associate Manager - CSR and Health Programs will lead CSR partnership development, program design, and implementation support in the health sector across Assam and the Northeast.

- The role focuses on translating emerging public health needs and policies into investment-ready proposals and program models, while fostering robust multi-stakeholder CSR Partnership Facilitation:

- Identify and engage with CSR partners whose mandates align with public health and healthcare delivery.

- Develop tailored, investment-ready proposals that address emerging needs in healthcare infrastructure, access, awareness, and workforce development.

- Maintain a structured pipeline of leads, proposals, and donor progress tracking dashboards.

Health Sector Needs Assessment & Intelligence:

- Conduct field assessments, data analysis, and consultations to identify investment gaps and thematic priorities (e.g., maternal and child health, mental health, NCDs, digital health).

- Draft thematic briefs, sector snapshots, and concept notes to support donor engagement.

- Track public health trends, government programs (NHM, Ayushman Bharat), and regional data to inform CSR program planning.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:

- Build and manage relationships with CSR leaders, foundations, public health departments, NGOs, and healthcare institutions.

- Convene strategic roundtables, dialogues, and workshops with key stakeholders.

- Collaborate with domain experts to ensure technical alignment in project design and execution.

CSR Enablement & Approvals:

- Lead end-to-end processes including donor due diligence, proposal reviews, budgeting, and MoU formalization.

- Set up streamlined onboarding and activation protocols for new CSR-supported programs.

- Support corporates in aligning their CSR mandates with public health goals and government priorities.

Monitoring, Reporting & Knowledge Management:

- Develop and update performance dashboards and donor reports.

- Document learnings, case studies, and programmatic outcomes for knowledge sharing and impact visibility.

- Maintain internal repositories and support external communication and governance efforts.

Mandatory Qualification And Experience:

Technical Skills:

- Strong understanding of CSR regulations under the Companies Act, 2013.

- Knowledge of public health systems, flagship schemes (NHM, Ayushman Bharat), and CSR-donor frameworks.

- Experience in proposal development, budgeting, and CSR-funded program structuring.

- Ability to analyze healthcare data and design scalable health interventions.

- Exposure to government-facing or donor-supported programs is preferred.

Behavioral Competencies:

- High ownership and solution-oriented execution.

- Strong communication and stakeholder negotiation skills.

- Ability to manage multi-stakeholder platforms with strategic agility.

- Learning agility, adaptability, and professionalism.

- Executive presence and cross-functional collaboration ability.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related fields.

- 3-7 years of relevant experience in CSR partnerships, public health programs, or healthcare-focused donor engagement.

- Proven experience in proposal writing, program coordination, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

- Prior work experience in Assam or Northeast India will be an added advantage.

- Strong command over English; knowledge of Assamese or other regional languages is beneficial.

Performance Metrics:

- Number and quality of CSR-health partnerships facilitated.

- Volume of CSR investments mobilized for health programs.

- Quality and timeliness of proposals, reporting, and documentation.

- Effectiveness of engagement forums (workshops, dialogues, roundtables).

- Alignment of programmatic interventions with regional public health priorities and impact outcomes.