Senior Program Officer / Program Manager - West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka

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 provided high-quality, low-cost health care solutions, trained health workers, and strengthened 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).

 

The Senior Program Officer / Program Manager – Maternal and Newborn Health will provide technical and programmatic support at state and district levels for the planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of quality maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) interventions. Working closely with government officials, development partners, stakeholders and district teams, she/he will support the implementation of evidence-based interventions to strengthen maternal and newborn health services, improve quality of care and accelerate the reduction of preventable maternal and newborn deaths, in alignment with national health priorities and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Implementation support for maternal and newborn health programs
  • Provide technical input and support the design and implementation of all MNCH project activities to achieve desired results.
  • Initiate, build, and strengthen relationships with various stakeholders in the state to achieve MNCH program objectives.
  • Work in coordination with program stakeholders such as State and District officials, partner organizations, representatives of state and district level professional associations to develop, implement, monitor, and report on MNCH program activities including work plans, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation)) framework and reports.
  • Travel to the program intervention districts to support implementation and monitoring as needed.
• Technical support
  • Provide technical support for implementing quality improvement processes and systems as per the program strategy.
  • Provide support in organizing clinical training, workshops, and on-site coaching in the intervention districts. This would also include planning training schedules, identifying trainers, monitoring training, and conducting post-training follow-up visits to the districts.
  • Assist in the development of training materials, performance standards and job aids to support the strengthening of maternity services in the State.
• Data for action
  • Establish systems for tracking progress, indicators, and deliverables according to agreed work plans and prepare program reports for department officials.
  • In collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team, generate evidence for appropriate revision to workplans and program activities.
  • Prepare the data analysis report, presentations, and briefs as per the requirements
• Program Management support:
  • Work with team members to develop and produce learning resource packages, documents, reports, proposals, and presentations according to program and Jhpiego / government guidelines for internal and external dissemination.
• Perform or assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• MBBS/BAMS/Nursing graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Health/Social Work/Pediatrics/Obstetrics/.
• 5+ years and above experience of working with public health programs, especially in Reproductive and Child Health and managing program implementation, is desirable. Specific experience in large programs related to maternal & newborn health/ childbirth care/ quality of care will be preferred.
• Experience of working with the National Health Mission at the project or State level is desirable.
• Experience of conducting training, managing programs, and providing clinical support to public health workers.
• Good knowledge of the health sector and maternal and child health programs is essential.
• Technical knowledge and field experience in health programs in maternal and newborn health.
• Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders, and relevant government policies/strategies, particularly the National Rural Health Mission, would be advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

Abilities/Skills:

• Strong clinical background in Maternal and Newborn Health, with a sound understanding of clinical protocols, evidence-based practices, and quality of care.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in working with government Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) programmes, counterparts, and health systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with government counterparts, development partners, stakeholders, and other organizations.
• Ability to work effectively within a consortium and communicate regularly with diverse team members across multiple locations.
• Technical proficiency and demonstrated skills relevant to the assigned responsibilities. Proficiency in writing technical documents such as training materials and reports.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a multicultural team.
• Willingness and flexibility to work on a wide range of tasks.
• Microsoft Office computer skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel extensively up to 50–60% of his/her time.