Ncd Expert

**Job Information**:
Khushi Baby is a nonprofit organization operating in India, serving as a technical partner to health departments. Established in 2014 from a classroom at Yale University, Khushi Baby has expanded into a 90-member organization with offices in Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, and Bengaluru.

Khushi Baby's primary areas of focus include digital health solutions, health program strengthening, and research & development. Its flagship digital health solution, the Community Health Integrated Platform (CHIP), has been utilized by over 70,000 community health workers and 40,000 villages, reaching 45 million beneficiaries. Among these, over 5 million individuals have been identified with high-risk health conditions and have had their health monitored at the grassroots level. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has allocated over 160 crore rupees (20 million USD) to support the platform's scale-up.

The platform has been instrumental in supporting various initiatives, including the Rajasthan Government's digital health census, multiple rounds of TB active case finding, vector-borne disease surveillance, smoking cessation campaigns, catch-up immunization campaigns, and the monitoring of over 300 labor rooms across the state. The system has been co-designed with input from over 200,000 hours spent in the field.

From a program perspective, Khushi Baby focuses on primary healthcare broadly, with specific projects targeting high-risk maternal health, child malnutrition, and zero-dose children, supporting on-the-ground implementation.

In terms of research and development (R&D), Khushi Baby works on solutions for both community and individual health assessment. Community-level R&D includes geospatial analysis and automated impact evaluation, while individual-level R&D focuses on utilizing smartphones as diagnostics, developing individual risk models, and leveraging low-literacy models (LLMs) for community health workers.

Khushi Baby's work is supported by philanthropic donors such as GAVI, the Skoll Foundation, the PJM Foundation, the Alwaleed Foundation, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding from ARM. The organization collaborates with esteemed partners including IIT-B, IIT and AIIMS Jodhpur, JPAL South Asia, Yale CarDS Lab, the Yale School of Public Health, the Public Health Foundation of India, MIT, Microsoft Research, Google Health, ARMMAN, Wadhwani AI, WHO, PATH, and the Governments of Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, as well as the National Health Authority.

**What we require**:

- A degree in MBBS and MD in Community Medicine or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of hands-on clinical practice is required, ensuring a deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures.
- A minimum of 2 years of practical experience in Public Health with a focus on NCDs.
- Decent understanding of the digital health landscape of the country.
- Proficient in using digital health technologies for data analysis and management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
- Passionate about improving community health outcomes and committed to Khushi Baby’s mission.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with stakeholders including government officials to develop and implement strategic plans for NCD prevention and management within the community health framework.
- Design and conduct training programs for community health workers/personnels on NCD awareness, prevention, and management.
- Develop comprehensive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at the program level, focusing on health processes, behaviors, and final outcomes across various levels - state, district, and block.
- Utilize data from CHIP to analyze trends, identify gaps, and propose data-driven solutions for NCD-related challenges.
- Advocate for policies that promote NCD awareness, prevention, and management at the community level.
- Ensure that product design aligns seamlessly with the monitoring of public health KPIs, facilitating efficient tracking and evaluation of health interventions.
- Ensure alignment of product design with established clinical standards and evidence-based guidelines, guaranteeing the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
- Offer clinical expertise and guidance in the development of machine learning tools tailored for clinical settings, enhancing diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
- Act as an advocate for knowledge sharing and dissemination, representing the organization at regional, national, and international conferences, particularly in clinical and public health spheres.
- Stay abreast of latest developments in NCD research and technology, and integrate innovative solutions into our community health programs.
- Coordinate with national and