State Program Manager – CPHC

Overview

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization and an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries. For over 50 years, it has focused on providing high-quality, low-cost health care solutions, training health workers, and strengthening health systems. Jhpiego has been working in India since the 1980s in close partnership with national and state governments. With deep technical expertise and strong on-the-ground execution, Jhpiego helps design, test, and scale practical solutions and innovations that fit real-world systems across 11 thematic domains (Maternal and Newborn Health, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Immunization, Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Human Resources for Health, TB and Infectious Diseases, Global Health Security, Women's Cancers, Non-Communicable Diseases, Digital Health).

About the ProgramJhpiego serves as a technical support partner to the State Health Society, Bihar, helping strengthen the implementation of Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Its role includes building the capacity of Community Health Officers and frontline health workers, supporting quality assurance systems, strengthening health service delivery, promoting community engagement, and facilitating the expansion of essential primary healthcare services. Jhpiego also supports the government in developing sustainable healthsystem processes to improve access, quality, and equity in primary healthcare.

 

The SPM will be responsible for managing the implementation of Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC), IPSI, PCC programs in Bihar. The position focuses on providing strategic direction, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, program innovation, and overall project management to strengthen primary healthcaresystems in the state. The role requires close collaboration with government stakeholders, NHM, development partners, and internal teams to ensure high-quality program delivery and achievement of desired health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage & implementation of the Comprehensive primary healthcare program and PCC program in the state of Bihar
• Ensure timely and efficient implementation of strategies as per the program work plan in CPHC and IPSI
• Provide support and guidance to the CPHC and IPSI team in ensuring quality implementation of all planned activities
• Provide technical input and lead the design and implementation of all activities of the assigned programs to achieve desired results.
• Establish an innovative ecosystem for co-designing, incubating and testing local solutions to address key intractable barriers that impede the delivery of CPHC in the states. Lead implementation and scale up of innovative solutions
• Coordination with Government/NHM officials and Health Department staff for smooth project management and sharing of project updates
• Work closely with SHSB to develop roadmap, operational plans and financial proposals under NHM/stat PIPs and other financial provisions such as FC XV, PM ABHIM) for strengthening CPHC in the state in line with GoI guidance.
• Work with MER team for tracking progress, indicators and deliverables according to agreed work-plans and academic publishing based on the program implementation.
• Ensure state, donor and headquarters reporting needs are met in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and collaborate with JHPIEGO staff and consultants for effective program implementation as well as liaise with other partners working in CPHC and RMNCH+A domains.
• Represent the organization at the appropriate forums as and when required.
• Travel within the state or national level as per the project and organizational requirements.
• Support documentation of project results, successes, challenges and lessons learned.
• Perform or assume other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health, MSc Nursing, MD Community Medicine with Bachelor in Medical/ Nursing/Social Sciences or any Development related field from Tier 1 University / Institute.• 10 years of relevant work experience in leading large organizations, building and managing high calibre teams and implementation of projects• Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment• Impeccable written and verbal communication competencies, and fluency in English & Hindi• Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously, set priorities.• Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations and work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment.• Strong capabilities in and commitment to partnership, co-creation, and respectful engagement with a diverse range of individuals and partners with demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly.• Ability to act as a strategic thought partner to, and build the capacity of, government partners and country team members.• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and data tools like Stata, SPSS, R, Tableau, Power BI, etc.

 

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment.Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Women candidates will be preferred .Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego HR