Technical Program Manager (TPM)

• Diabetes Standards for Clinic Management System: KCDD-RSSDI supported NABH in defining diabetes requirements for Clinic Management Systems (CMS). NABH launched the standards in September 2025. KCDD-RSSDI has also completed empanelment of 7 CMS vendors. The next steps are to increase awareness and interest among RSSDI members, and drive CMS adoption across RSSDI member clinics.
• CGM data integration in clinical workflows: KCDD-RSSDI supported CGM data integration in clinic management software in India. This initiative allows seamless access to patients real-time CGM data (with patient consent) in clinical workflows to reduce risk of hypoglycemia and enables integrated care.
• Diabetes Health App Integration: Define requirements for interoperability in diabetes mApps, empanel PHR vendors selected by RSSDI for Diabetes Control/Glucose Monitoring apps, RSSDI certification for PHR apps (incl. interoperability, clinical metrics)
• Diabetes Device initiative: Increase market size in India for diabetes devices (BGMs, CGMs, Insulin Pumps, Automated Insulin Delivery Devices, etc) to drive better outcomes. Empanel device vendors selected by RSSDI for glucose monitoring and insulin delivery, RSSDI certification for devices.
• Diabetes Data Repositories : Develop anonymized data repositories for Indian population for diabetes research and innovation.
• Diabetes Registries: Develop integration with empaneled CMSs for creating real-time national Diabetes Registries.
• Diabetes Care and Management Standards for Allopathic Clinics : KCDD-RSSDI supported NABH in development of the diabetes annexure to NABH s Allopathic Clinic Standards, setting benchmarks for structured diabetes care in outpatient settings. Next steps are adoption of the standards by creating awareness and supporting clinics through the accreditation journey.
• Diabetes Digital Health Research: KCDD-RSSDI launched first ever diabetes digital health research grant in 2025 and announced 4 grant winners. This program promotes partnership between RSSDI clinician members and leading research/technology teams in India to drive innovation and use of the latest tech including AI/ML/LLMs
• Training / Capacity Building: Develop strong Digital Health training programs including Digital Health Foundation Course (DHFC) for diabetologists, leveraging the RSSDI LMS platform, along with outreach to CMS vendors and med-tech companies. DHFC will help drive adoption of CMS, medical devices, and digital therapeutics.
• Diabetes Education and Awareness Content, Portal and Apps: Develop content, portal and apps for patients, care givers, public to provide local, authentic, multilingual content on diabetes prevention and care.

• Provide technology leadership to the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (KCDD) under RSSDI and its associated RSSDI members, engaging with stakeholders to shape and execute a robust digital health strategy for diabetes care and management.
• The role is that of a facilitator / consultant and not in product development.
• The role is that of an individual contributor while working closely with other team members and stakeholders.

• Digital Solution Landscape : Assess existing and emerging diabetes-focused digital health solutions, including CGMs, BGMs, insulin pumps, diabetes management apps, telehealth apps, RPM tools, wearables, etc., and stay updated on evolving technology trends relevant to diabetes care and digital health ecosystem.
• Digital Solution Selection : Pilot and evaluate digital health tools for diabetes management, such as Clinic Management Systems (CMSs) tailored for diabetes care, PHRs, CGMs, BGMs, AI tools, etc. and empanel the most effective solutions for standardized use across RSSDI member clinics/centres.
• Digital Asset Library : Develop a repository of digital diabetes care solutions, case studies, and best practices. Design and deliver educational materials to train RSSDI members in adopting digital transformation initiatives in diabetes care.
• Digital Standards : Establish guidelines and frameworks for interoperability, data privacy, security, date registries, data sharing, and analytics specific to diabetes care technologies, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.
• Digital Transformation Roadmap : Collaborate with clinical and technology leaders across RSSDI members and stakeholders to co-design and implement a comprehensive digital health transformation roadmap focused on improving diabetes care delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong connections with KCDD-RSSDI partners, engaging with their leadership to drive the adoption of advanced digital solutions for diabetes care.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships with technology vendors or collaborators and ensure that KCDD-RSSDI is getting the best value for its technology investments and partnerships.
• Technology Operations : Oversee internal technology initiatives such as enterprise data warehousing, advanced analytics, integration, and the application of AI/ML for diabetes care and management.

• A professional with 8+ years of overall experience, of which at least 3 years are preferably in a managerial role in technology, data management, and digital transformation, preferably in Healthcare IT, MedTech, Hospital, or Digital Health consulting and related segments.
• A bachelors degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Should be intrinsically motivated and resilient to work in development sector with a notfor-profit organisation.
• Experience with diabetes care technologies or similar chronic disease management solutions is preferred.

• Openness to adapt to work in a dynamic environment and willingness to drive clarity in projects which start with ambiguity.
• Proven ability to foster trust-based relationships with senior leaders in public or private hospitals, including clinicians and administrators.
• Demonstrated experience in project management or related roles, preferably in healthcare, Digital Health tools and technologies, or healthcare-focused nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in technologies relevant to digital health, including mobile health (mHealth), cloud computing, AI/ML, IoT (Internet of Things) for medical devices, and open-source systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and principles of data management, privacy, security, and interoperability in the context of chronic disease management.
• Experience in crafting detailed reports, presentations and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of one or more of programming languages such as Java, Nodejs, Python, etc.
• Preferred - Working knowledge of interfacing with medical devices and developing protocols such as Open API, RESTful APIs, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Preferred - Familiarity with AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT, or similar platforms.

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