Assistant Manager - Knowledge Management

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full time Position
• Location - New Delhi OR Hyderabad office, depending on best candidate
• Fixed Term – 36 months with another 1year extension maximum

We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference!  We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Assistant Manager - Knowledge Management to join our organisation.

 How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, current and expected CTC/salary. Clearly mentioning the job title " Assistant Manager - Knowledge Management" in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 24 September 2023

Context and Role – Global Health Research Centre on NCDs and Environmental Change

TGI is committed to developing a program of work and impact in the Environment Change and Health and Planetary Health domains. A global health research centre (GHRC) is being established by George Institute for Global Health India (TGI) in collaboration with Imperial College London and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh and the University of Brawijaya in Indonesia. The centre will be focused on rapidly growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases and the existential threat of global environmental change. 

The Centre will undertake the development and implementation of this complex, multi-site, transdisciplinary research programme in addition to extensive research capacity building and community engagement activities. It requires the co-ordination of research teams and groups across different research groups in these 3 countries. 

Building on the TGI's Healthier Society and Better Care strategies the Centre will strengthen our capability to respond to the Planetary Health research agenda and grow our ability to be competitive to leverage follow on funding in this space from a range of peer-reviewed and philanthropic funding agencies who are increasing focusing funding calls in this space. 

The Assistant Manager - Knowledge Management will be based in the India office at New Delhi Or Hyderabad and collaborate with the Centre partners and program leads to strategize, coordinate and maintain knowledge management repository for all activities across research, community engagement and research capacity strengthening at the centre. S/he will be responsible for liaising with communications team to disseminate and share knowledge generated at the centre with external stakeholders. 

Reporting Relationships

The Assistant Manager - Knowledge Management will report to Dr Madhuri Dutta, Head CORE India and Dr D. Praveen, Director of the GHRC.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The KM Manager would be expected to:

• Knowledge Documentation and Organization:
  Create and manage a comprehensive knowledge repository that houses research reports, data, publications, presentations, and other relevant resources.
  Develop and implement a system for categorizing, tagging, and archiving information to ensure easy retrieval and access by team members.
  Regularly update the repository with new findings, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Communication and Dissemination:
  Collaborate with researchers to translate complex scientific findings into accessible and engaging content for different audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, and the general public.
  Develop communication materials such as summaries, infographics, blog posts, and press releases to effectively communicate research outcomes.
  Coordinate the dissemination of research outputs through various channels, including social media, conferences, workshops, and webinars.
• Collaboration and Partnerships:
  Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including research partners, government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations, to identify knowledge sharing opportunities and ensure alignment with program goals.
  Foster partnerships to enhance the program's visibility and influence within the field of NCDs and environmental change.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  Collaborate with the program's Monitoring and Evaluation team to track the utilization and impact of knowledge products.
  Collect and analyze feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve the quality and relevance of knowledge-sharing activities.
• Capacity Building:
  Organize workshops and training sessions to enhance the capacity of team members and partners in effective knowledge management and communication strategies.
  Provide guidance on best practices for knowledge capture, documentation, and sharing.
• Technical Support:
  Offer technical support to team members regarding the use of knowledge management tools, platforms, and technologies.
  Stay informed about the latest trends in knowledge management and recommend innovative approaches to enhance information dissemination.

As a Team Member: 

• Be responsible for all KM activities. Demonstrate leadership in strategizing and innovating in the KM activities.
• Participate in team meetings and activities with other relevant groups and committees and present own work area;
• Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation;
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of the Institute’s Performance Management and Development Policy;
• Demonstrate commitment to TGI’s values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts.

Work, Health and Safety

• Comply with TGI’s Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedures, and similar policies which apply when visiting the premises of affiliates and collaborating sites.
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Essential Qualifications and trainings:  Bachelor or Post-graduate degree in science/research communication, journalism, Public Health, Environmental Science, Development Studies. or allied field,
• Experience of upto 5 years in knowledge management, communication, or information science, preferably in a research or development context.  
• Proficiency in using knowledge management software, content management systems, and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of NCDs, environmental change, and their social determinants.
• Demonstrated writing skills with links of published work in CV
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, with ability to coordinate meetings with national and international researchers, non-research staff and external stakeholders to achieve common goals- please put in examples in CV;
• Demonstrated capability to produce outcomes and achieve objectives within agreed time periods;
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and proven strategic thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of proficiency in written and spoken English and the ability to work well autonomously;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and to be adaptable to changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments;
• Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs;
• Well organised and efficient, with attention to detail;

For more details, please see the Position Description for this role.

The George Institute India

The George Institute, a wholly owned legal not-for-profit Indian research institute, has been conducting research related activities in India since 2002. The George Institute India’s mission mirrors that of the parent organization, namely the discovery and implementation of solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development and capacity building.

A number of large-scale projects in population, health systems and clinical research, funded by a diverse group of sponsors, both public and private, are conducted in India. The George Institute India comprises two distinct operating groups: Research and Development, and Infrastructure and Resources. It has two separate offices - in Hyderabad and New Delhi, where the research staff and senior management are based. 

About the George Institute

We are a medical and health research institute affiliated with leading universities aiming to challenge the status quo in health care. With 700+ people around the world, and projects in over 40 countries, our Strategy 2025 is all about impact – specifically, the impact of The George Institute’s activities on the health of millions of people, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances around the world.

Our strategy focuses on three key research priorities:

• Better Treatments: finding better treatments for the world’s biggest health problems
• Better Care: transforming primary health care to support better health for more people
• Healthier Societies: harnessing the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.