Job Opportunity for Program Officer at Jhpiego in MP

About the Organization

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with national and state teams and support in implementation and monitoring of project activities as per agreed plan and timelines
• Support various project activities including trainings, on-site coaching, workshop planning, logistics planning and management to ensure smooth project implementation
• Support in development and submission of reports and presentations for donors, and other key stakeholders including regulatory bodies, various ministries, and partner agencies.
• Program and coordinate implementation of PPH activities in-country alongside DHMTs, relevant facility-based personnel and CHWs
• Work with project teams to undertake process and program documentation, covering all aspects of project implementation and management at program field locations.
• Support project teams in implementation of various project activities.
• Support in knowledge management of various projects.
• Support the development of evaluation/research tools and research protocols with support of supervisor, concerned program staff/external evaluators.
• Support in the analysis of program data collected and ensure that documents are appropriately prepared for periodic data audit.
• Work with the program teams, facilities and government counterparts to implement, monitor and report on training activities including M&E frameworks and reports.
• Frequent travel to the state and districts as per the project’s requirement
• Perform other activities, as assigned by the supervisor to achieve organizational goals

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• MBBS/BAMS/Nursing graduate, preferably master’s in public health, policy, health management or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience of working with national and international health programs/ organizations especially in the field of public health and related activities
• Understanding of Global Health and development approaches with willingness to learn the technical side of program implementation.

Abilities/Skills:

• Experience and demonstrated ability in working with government’s Reproductive Health and Child Health programs, counterparts, and systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi, and local language
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders and other organizations including government counterparts.
• Ability to work within a consortium and communicate regularly with a variety of team members in multiple locations.
• Technically proficient with skills required for the assigned task.
• 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 multi-cultural 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 70% of his/her time.