Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Advisor, Cardiovascular Health (CVH) - India
at Resolve to Save Lives
🏢 About Resolve to Save Lives
Resolve to Save Lives is a unique global health organization focused exclusively on preventing cardiovascular deaths and epidemic threats, with a measurable goal of saving 100 million lives. Unlike many NGOs, it operates with urgency and evidence-based approaches, partnering directly with governments to implement scalable solutions. Working here means contributing to one of the most ambitious public health targets while being part of a data-driven, results-oriented team.
About This Role
This Technical Advisor role involves designing and implementing hypertension and diabetes control programs across India, integrating them with existing primary healthcare systems like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services. You'll provide hands-on technical assistance to government partners, build capacity among healthcare providers, and develop systems to track progress against donor requirements. Your work directly advances India's national health priorities while contributing to Resolve's global mission of preventing cardiovascular deaths.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing hypertension program data from partner states, preparing a technical presentation for a meeting with the National Health Mission officials, and providing remote mentorship to district-level healthcare teams on implementing treatment protocols. You could spend the afternoon developing a policy brief on integrating diabetes screening with tuberculosis services, followed by a coordination call with Resolve's global team to align India-specific activities with organizational goals.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Resolve to Save Lives Is Looking For
- An MBBS-qualified physician with 8+ years in public health programming, including at least 3 years working directly with Indian national/state health departments on NCD or primary healthcare initiatives.
- Deep technical expertise in hypertension control protocols, drug supply chains, team-based care models, and quality improvement methodologies specific to the Indian healthcare context.
- Proven ability to develop knowledge products like policy briefs and scientific manuscripts for Indian policymakers, with experience integrating cardiovascular services with programs like RMNCHA+ or tuberculosis.
- Exceptional communication skills for building relationships with government officials, presenting technical data to diverse audiences, and writing clear program reports in English and potentially local languages.
📝 Tips for Applying to Resolve to Save Lives
Quantify your experience with Indian government health systems—specify which ministries or state departments you've worked with and on what specific NCD or primary healthcare projects.
Highlight any experience with India's existing hypertension/diabetes initiatives (like the National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVDs and Stroke) and how you've contributed to their implementation.
Demonstrate knowledge of Resolve's specific technical approaches by referencing their HEARTS technical package or their work with the Indian government in states like Punjab or Kerala.
Include examples of developing knowledge management products for policy advocacy in India, such as state-level policy briefs or technical presentations for government stakeholders.
Show how you've integrated cardiovascular services with other health priorities in India, like linking hypertension screening with HIV clinics or tuberculosis programs.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your direct experience working with Indian national/state governments on hypertension or diabetes programs, specifying your role and achievements.', 'How your clinical background (MBBS) informs your public health approach to cardiovascular disease management in resource-limited settings.', 'Examples of developing practical solutions for health system challenges in India, such as drug supply issues or health worker capacity building.', "Alignment with Resolve's evidence-based, data-driven culture and your ability to track indicators against donor requirements while advancing program goals."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Resolve's HEARTS technical package and their specific hypertension control strategies implemented in India.
- → India's National NCD Programme and recent policy developments in cardiovascular health at national and state levels.
- → Resolve's existing partnerships with Indian government entities (like the Ministry of Health) and their current projects in states like Punjab or Kerala.
- → How Resolve integrates cardiovascular health with epidemic preparedness, given their dual focus on heart disease and epidemics.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic public health experience without specific examples of working with Indian government systems or NCD programs.
- Focusing only on clinical expertise without demonstrating program design, implementation, or policy advocacy skills.
- Failing to show how you would integrate cardiovascular services with other health priorities like HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis in the Indian context.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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