Intern, Integrated Labs and Diagnostics Program

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Driven by an increased understanding of the vulnerabilities in a siloed healthcare system and by a rising global acknowledgment of the “one-health approach,” the government of India (GoI) has taken a number of steps to bring India closer to systemic integration and universal health coverage (UHC). In 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was launched, which first introduced the concepts of district Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) and Block Public Health Units (BPHUs). In the context of lab integration, PATH is the technical partner of choice with the National Health Systems Resource Center (NHSRC), the GoI’s nodal agency for centrally sponsored schemes including FC-XV and PM-ABHIM. PATH has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NHSRC to provide TA to all states and is currently providing active and significant support to states including Bihar, Karnataka, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Maharashtra amongst others.

PATH is looking for highly motivated, self-starter, and enthusiastic interns to work with the Integrated Labs and Diagnostics Program (ILDP) team. The interns will get an opportunity to operate in a zestful and evolving environment to contribute to a growing portfolio of impactful work in ILDP. Key responsibilities will be to provide support on activities including, but not limited to knowledge management, assistance in developing concept notes and proposals, decks and program strategy documents for the ILDP. He/she will also have the opportunity to work closely with all program verticals, including Neglected Tropical Diseases, Tuberculosis and HIV, Mother and Child Health and Nutrition, Vaccines, Impact Lab, and digital health.

**Responsibilities**:
**As an intern, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following**:

- Support with coordination amongst different teams at PATH including national and state teams on infrastructure upgradation requirement to setup IPHL, BPHU and CCB.
- Intern will customize the laboratory layout for the IPHL, BPHU and CCB for the States as and when needed
- Will develop the layout using CAD software for the laboratories where there is no blueprint available
- Intern should facilitate orientation to the State Architect and develop training module in consultation with the NHSRC and PATH National team
- Review the CAD layout and BOQ developed by respective State and give suggestions for modification. Prepare report for State Govt.
- Guide the states in developing model BOQ and RFQ document.
- Develop planning matrix to accomplish the laboratory upgradation for all the States
- Collate progress update from all the states on infrastructure upgradation and inform the National team on overall progress

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with Architecture background.
- With experience of planning and designing public health facilities like laboratory, hospital etc
- Must have their own licensed CAD software and should be able to use it on their personal Laptop
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a complex environment
- Comfort with collaborating across all levels of leadership internally
- Collaborate with State and National Govt Agencies from time to time
- Excellent in written and spoken English

**Skills to be developed and/or expanded during Internship**:

- Overall understanding of Public Health laboratory & critical care block etc.
- Focusing on Infection Prevention Control measures
- Develop training module for the State architects
- Must be able to develop 3D model for IPHL, BPHU and CCB using CAD or other structural visualization software
- Fostering collaboration and coordination among team members
- Exposure to PATH software and programs
- **Please include a cover letter with your resume describing your interest and how you meet the qualifications.**

**Must have legal authorization to work in India.**

**PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.**

**PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law**_._**

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