Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a global health organization that partners locally and globally to create and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. Millions of people die from preventable health threats. We collaborate to close the gap between proven, life-saving solutions and the people who need them. Since 2017, we’ve worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. We work toward a future where people live longer, healthier lives, communities flourish, and economies thrive. This is an ambitious vision, and it inspires us and our partners to make progress every day.
Position Purpose
The goal of the global and RTSL India program is to prevent premature mortality from stroke and heart attack by improving blood pressure control to at least 50% at the community level.
The Technical Director at RTSL India provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership to the organization’s growing cardiovascular health (CVH) portfolio to achieve this goal. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Technical Director is responsible for advancing the implementation and scale-up of India’s national hypertension and diabetes control program, leading RTSL’s support to the Government of India and subnational health systems, and spearheading thought leadership, innovation, and private-sector engagement.
This position demands strong technical leadership, relationship-building with national and state-level stakeholders, and effective management of a multidisciplinary technical team. It also requires the ability to synthesize learnings from implementation to influence national policy and adapt emerging global CVH strategies to the Indian context.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Technical and Strategic Program Leadership
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to guide the design, implementation, and national scale-up of CVH programming, with a focus on hypertension and diabetes management across public and private health systems.
- Apply a forward-looking, innovation-driven approach, incorporating combination pills, updated treatment regimens, and digital adherence tools to improve blood pressure control.
- Provide technical oversight for all hypertension programming and advocacy efforts, including review and refinement of technical content and communication products developed by RTSL India and partners.
Team Management and Talent Development
- Lead and manage a high-performing technical team, providing oversight for program development, data analysis, policy briefs, and supply chain planning.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, feedback, and professional growth within the team.
- Oversee recruitment, performance management, and succession planning for technical roles.
- Provide strategic guidance to the Communications Manager and Strategic Partnerships Advisor in developing high-quality knowledge products, donor proposals, and reporting deliverables.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary technical liaison to MOHFW, state NCD cells, WHO India, ICMR, and other key stakeholders.
- Navigate complex institutional landscapes using strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Represent RTSL India in national and international forums, donor meetings, and technical working groups.
Implementation Oversight and Program Learning
- Support partners and government counterparts to ensure quality implementation of the 5-pillar hypertension control strategy.
- Conduct regular field visits for supervision, mentoring, and real-time performance feedback.
- Address operational bottlenecks through timely, solution-oriented course correction.
Innovation, Evidence Generation & Thought Leadership
- Foster a learning culture across RTSL and its partners, driving operations research and cross-state knowledge sharing.
- Document and disseminate successful models and innovations through global platforms and publications.
- Collaborate with RTSL’s global CVH team to adapt and contextualize emerging strategies and share India’s experiences globally.
Program Management & Resource Alignment
- Ensure strong alignment between technical priorities, donor expectations, and RTSL India’s strategic direction.
- Provide inputs for grant proposals, budgets, donor reports, and strategic reviews.
- Participate in senior management decision-making to guide institutional growth and performance.
Qualifications
Education
- Medical degree (e.g., MBBS or MD) – required.
- MPH or related degree in public health, epidemiology, or management – strongly preferred.
Experience
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in public health program design, implementation, and leadership.
- Proven experience managing government partnerships, multisectoral programs, and national-level public health efforts.
- Technical expertise in hypertension and cardiovascular disease control preferred; experience in NCDs, health systems, or strategic purchasing also relevant.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong technical, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent leadership, people management, and team-building skills.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to work across diverse settings.
- Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Other
- Willingness to travel up to 20% within India and occasionally internationally.
- Language: Fluent in English and Hindi; knowledge of other regional languages preferred.
Application Instructions:
Candidates interested in this position should submit a cover letter with their application.
Compensation and Benefits
Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything possible to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success.
The salary for this role is competitive and set according to national labor rates for the international NGO sector in India. The exact offer will be determined by various factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including:
- Health insurance for you and your dependents
- Contributions toward retirement
- Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays
- Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year
- Professional development and home office setup benefits
- Up-to-date computer equipment
RTSL accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for your interest in our work and for your application. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. One of our talent team members will contact you if your qualifications match the role.
RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.