Assistant Vice President - Technology - Digital Transformation - NGO

Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology-RSSDI: AVP - Technology

Designation: AVP - Technology

Reporting to: CEO, KCDD-RSSDI

Location: Mumbai

About RSSDI

Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) is the largest association of physicians dedicated to the care of people living with diabetes in Asia, with over 12000 members across 23states in India. RSSDI was registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 by the Registrar of Societies (https://www.rssdi.in). RSSDI's mission is to conduct diabetes research and innovation in India to improve diabetes care and support the prevention and management of diabetes.

About KOITA FOUNDATION (KF)

Koita Foundation (www.koitafoundation.org) is a not-for-profit organization focused on driving Digital Health and NGO Transformation. KF partners with leading academic institutions, hospitals, healthcare technology companies, and NGOs to drive Digital Health adoption in India. In 2021, KF partnered with IIT Bombay, India's #1 academic institution, to establish the Koita Centre for DigitalHealth (www.kcdh.iitb.ac.in). In 2022, KF partnered with Tata Memorial Centre and National Cancer Grid to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (www.kcdo.in).

In 2024, KF partnered with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (www.kcdd.in). KF is working on multiple Digital Health initiatives on a national scale, e.g., working with the Government of India's ABDM initiative (www.abdm.gov.in) on their national roll-out, supporting NABH (www.nabh.co), India's large accreditation body for hospitals, with their Digital Health initiatives. KCDD-RSSDI is the latest initiative supported with generous funding fromKoita Foundation.

KCDD-RSSDI Background

Diabetes care is changing rapidly worldwide, and the use of digital tools and technologies is key in driving this change in terms of improving quality, access, and cost of care. There are opportunities to use digital technologies through every stage of the patient's healthcare journey - from screening & diagnostics, evidence-based patient care, home care, and for prevention & management of complications.

To support RSSDI members on their digital journey and leverage digital technologies to improve diabetes care in India, RSSDI has established the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology-RSSDI (KCDD RSSDI). RSSDI signed an MOU with the Koita Foundation on 13th April 2024 to develop and execute world-class Digital Health initiatives for enhanced prevention, management, and research for diabetes. To know more visit: www.kcdd.in

KCDD-RSSDI Key Focus Areas:

- Quality: Leverage digital technology to improve diabetes treatment workflows and patient experience, including the use of Clinic Management Systems (CMSs), clinical quality measures, guideline adherence, patient engagement, AI/ML

- Affordability: Identify areas for cost reduction using Digital Health technology, data sharing, etc., to make diabetes care more affordable, e.g., cost of care benchmarking

- Access: Leverage digital technology to improve access to high-quality diabetes care esp. in non-urban, rural areas, e.g., telemedicine

- Productivity: Leverage digital tools & automation to improve the clinical & administrative workflows, reducing manual and redundant activities

- Best Practices: Identify and share best practices in digital technology in Diabetes management

- Training and Capacity Building: Use Digital Health tools for continuous learning/skill development in different user groups such as doctors, nurses, technicians

- Research and Development: Partner with Healthcare Startups, pharma/ healthcare companies, academia, and other organizations to drive R&D in diabetes

AVP - Technology - Role Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- Digital Solution Landscape: Assess existing and emerging diabetes-focused digital health solutions, including CGMs, 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, SMBGs, 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.

AVP - Technology - Desired Profile

Industry Experience and Qualifications:

- Professional with 12+ years of experience in technology, data management, and digital transformation, preferably in Healthcare IT, MedTech, Hospital, or Digital Health consulting and related segments.

- BE/B.Tech degree is required; an MBA or equivalent degree is advantageous.

- Should be intrinsically motivated and resilient to work in development sector with a not for-profit organisation.

- Proven experience with diabetes care technologies or similar chronic disease management solutions is preferred.

Skills and Attributes :

- Expertise 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.

- Deep knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and principles of data management, privacy, security, and interoperability in the context of chronic disease management.

- Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives in healthcare or a related industry.

- Extensive experience designing and architecting microservices-based systems, with understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability considerations.

- Knowledge of one or more of programming languages such as Java, Nodejs, Python, etc.

- Strong communication, program management, and decision-making skills, with a track record of delivering impactful, data-driven outcomes.

- Proven ability to foster trust-based relationships with senior leaders in public or private hospitals, including clinicians and administrators.

- 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.

Compensation: At par with industry standards

Tenure: 3 years contract + extension possible