Project Associate

Vacancy update:

Position Title: Project Associate 
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
No. of Post: 1 (one)

SIGMA Foundation, a Non-Profit Organisation having its Head Quarter at Kolkata, invites applications for the post of one Project Associate for a project supported by the Health & Family Welfare Department, GoWB.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support in planning, implementation, and monitoring of health-related interventions, including telemedicine services and ANM digitization under the project
- Assist in preparation of procurement documents (e.g., tablets, telemedicine equipment) in line with multi-lateral agencies/ World Bank procurement guidelines.
- Support drafting of technical specifications and evaluation notes.
- Act as the interface between the Department of Health and the PMU, ensuring timely coordination and follow-up with implementing stakeholders.
- Assist in compiling, maintaining and analysing data on teleconsultation usage, ANM digital service delivery, and DBT linkages.
- Support tracking of project indicators related to the health sector under the Project Results Framework.
- Prepare high-quality reports, status updates, meeting minutes, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft official correspondence, concept notes, and background notes as required.
- Assist in organizing training and sensitization sessions for health functionaries and frontline staff on digital tools and new service delivery models.
- Document implementation learnings, identify gaps, and recommend improvements in the rollout of digital health initiatives under the project.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Health Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in Government or externally aided development projects.
- Prior experience in public health programme implementation, telemedicine systems, or digital health rollouts will be an advantage.
- Strong report writing and note preparation skills in English.
- Familiarity with government systems, DBT processes, and social protection architecture is desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of MIS tools will be an added advantage.

Gross salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience. 

How to apply:
Candidates are required to submit their CV showing marks obtained in school leaving level onwards along with work experience and other usual particulars to: info@sigma.foundation by the 17th of August 2025.