| Location: Assam |
 Apply by: 05 Apr 2023 |
| Relevant Sectors | Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition |
| Program Officer-CPHC Based at Districts in Assam 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. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, and pre-service nursing and midwifery education. These projects are funded by USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI), David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Merck for Mothers and others. Jhpiego is hiring for the position of Program Officer to be based at West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Districts of Assam, for its comprehensive primary healthcare strengthening project – NISHTHA. The position will work with Jhpiego India CPHC program staff to ensure operationalization of health and wellness centers as per the program work plan in Assam. This position requires technical expertise, public health experience, strong coordination skills, understanding of Indian public health system and ability to develop positive, professional working relationships with various government counterparts and other development partners. This position will report to State Program Officer, Assam. Job Responsibilities: • Support implementation of the Comprehensive primary healthcare project in the intervention districts of Assam. • Provide technical assistance to district officials for operationalization of Health & Wellness centres in the state. • Support in establishment of innovative ecosystem for designing solutions for strengthened linkages for ensuring Continuum of Care for various health services. Also support in implementation and scale up of innovative solutions. • Provide technical assistance for roll out of healthcare services at HWCs including expanded range of services. • Provide technical assistance for Integration of Tuberculosis services at Health and Wellness centres. • Provide support for field level integration of RMNCH+A services within CPHC service delivery framework through Health and Wellness centres. • Manage and support implementation of the annual work plans by assisting in designing, tracking and providing support to the implementation and monitoring of program activities. • Support in development of operational plans and financial proposals (PIPs) for setting up of HWCs in the intervention districts in line with GoI guidance. • Work closely with Government/NHM officials and Health Department staff for smooth project management and respond in a timely manner to requests for meetings and reports. • 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 headquarter 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. • Work to ensure efficient and effective administrative operations, maximizing the input and support of other Jhpiego staff and consultants as appropriate. • Perform or assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Abilities/Skills: • Ability to work a diverse technical team. • Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders and other organizations including government counterparts. • Ability to work within an international program team and communicate regularly with a variety of team members in multiple locations. • Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines. • Ability to multi task and work under multicultural environment. • Strong written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi and regional languages • Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic documents such as training materials and reports. • Proficiency in computers – Microsoft Office. • Ability and willingness to travel up to 30 % of his/her time. Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience: • Bachelors in Medicine, Dentistry, AYUSH or Nursing will be preferred. Master in Public Health (MPH)/ Post graduation in Health Management and /community medicine is must. • 3-5 years of experience working with government and counterparts • Technical knowledge and field experience in public health programs. • Familiarity with the Indian health system, newer initiatives in health sector especially Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres and relevant government policies/strategies particularly NHM. Jhpiego offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment and provides competitive compensation based on experience and background. Interested candidates should submit their application at indiahr@jhpiego.org with a covering note. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego HR. |
| Job Email id: | indiahr(at)jhpiego.org |
