Program Officer

Overview

The Program Officer will work closely with Program, M&E, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to support the effective implementation of the TB Care and Prevention Project. The role will coordinate day-to-day project activities, ensure work plans are aligned with approved budgets, and track progress against planned activities and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual work plans, activity plans, and reports, and ensure approved activities are tracked and implemented according to agreed timelines.

• Ensure timely processing of monthly fund requests and receipt of advances, while coordinating with Finance, Operations, and Administration teams to provide effective support to district and project teams.

• Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop, monitor, and update annual procurement plans to support timely project implementation.

• Coordinate the compilation and timely submission of project reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual), including district and donor reporting requirements, and provide regular updates to the program director.

• Schedule and document regular technical team meetings, track action points, and ensure agreed actions are implemented and followed through.

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date project filing system, ensuring that key documents, reports, meeting records, and other project resources are properly stored, accessible, and shared with relevant team members.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Health Administration/Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a similar role
• Experience and knowledge of Global Fund and USG rules and regulations preferred

Skills and competencies:

 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and monitor program activities and budgets, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to foster teamwork, collaborate across diverse teams, and maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor staff, manage priorities, use Microsoft Office applications effectively, and travel as required to support program implementation.

 

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, Certified Educational Certificates and references by the closing date of 21 September 2026.

 

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

 

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