▷ Urgent Program Officer

Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc CHAI is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease Over the following two decades CHAI has expanded its focus Today along with HIV we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19 malaria tuberculosis and hepatitis Our work has also expanded into cancer diabetes hypertension and other non-communicable diseases and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines reduce maternal and child mortality combat chronic malnutrition and increase access to assistive technology We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health digital health and health financing With each new and innovative program our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale ensuring that governments lead the solutions that programs are designed to scale nationally and learnings are shared globally At CHAI our people are our greatest asset and none of this work would be possible without their talent time dedication and passion for our mission and values We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in with majority of our staff based in program countries In India CHAI works in partnership with its India registered affiliate William J Clinton Foundation WJCF under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare MoHFW at the Central and States levels on an array of high priority initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes Currently WJCF supports government partners across projects to expand access to quality care and treatment for HIV AIDS Hepatitis tuberculosis COVID-19 common cancers sexual and reproductive health immunization and essential medicines Learn more about our exciting work About the Project India is at a pivotal point in its journey to eliminate malaria With a national commitment to end malaria by 2027 - three years ahead of the global target under SDG 3 3 - the country must now confront challenges in its high-burden regions Among these Gadchiroli in Maharashtra stands out for its persistent transmission and contributes to over half of the state s malaria cases Recognizing Gadchiroli s pivotal role the Government of Maharashtra has launched a comprehensive malaria elimination initiative - Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan Chaired by the Chief Minister a Special Task Force comprising multiple non-profit organizations under the leadership of the CEO Zila Parishad drives this mission-mode campaign WJCF has been invited to institute a Program Management Unit PMU for a period of three years to manage and coordinate the activities as per the Action Plan and align interventions of partners and research institutes with the Operational Plan for Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli The Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli project is a pioneering initiative addressing critical gaps in malaria elimination strategies within high-burden districts with a special emphasis on community-based interventions and intersectoral coordination Planned to be implemented across Gadchiroli district over three years this comprehensive malaria elimination project aims to impact the entire population through an integrated service delivery model that leverages existing health systems community health workers and multi-partner collaboration Marking a significant milestone in Maharashtra s malaria elimination efforts while focusing on evidence-based strategies the project focuses on strengthening local health systems and implementing innovative vector control measures Additionally it incorporates robust monitoring and evaluation components amplifying its role in advancing malaria elimination in alignment with national health priorities and international best practices Position Summary The Program Officer will be a key field-level lead responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of malaria elimination activities under the Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan Working closely with public health officials frontline workers and community stakeholders the officer will ensure effective rollout of microplans timely distribution of diagnostics and treatment and data-driven decision-making through surveillance platforms like IHIP The role involves regular field monitoring facilitating interdepartmental convergence mobilizing community engagement and ensuring rapid response to outbreak alerts As part of the Program Management Unit PMU the Programme Officer will play a critical role in translating the district s malaria elimination strategy into action ensuring alignment with the operational plan and strengthening local systems for sustained impact WJCF is seeking a committed and resourceful Programme Officer to support the implementation of the Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan reporting to the Program Manager The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in public health or related fields 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong familiarity with vector-borne disease programs and tribal health systems Fluency in Marathi and local residency are essential The role demands strong interpersonal skills field experience and a community-first mindset with high value placed on responsibility tenacity and work ethics Responsibilities Assist the Program Manager in planning executing and monitoring project activities across blocks Facilitate and support the district in implementation of entomological surveillance and vector control and prevention activities Coordinate with district and block health officials to facilitate timely implementation of surveillance training LLIN distribution IRS monitoring and vector control activities Support capacity-building initiatives including training of ASHAs ANMs MOs RT workers and community influencers Assist in documentation data collation and preparation of program reports success stories and meeting briefs Facilitate field visits program reviews and cross-departmental coordination ensuring continuous programmatic feedback loops Qualifications Postgraduate degree in Public Health Health Management entomology or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years of experience in public health or community-based programs Familiarity with VBD programs community health systems and tribal health issues Proficient in MS Office tools and field data reporting Preferred Candidate should preferably be a local resident of Gadchiroli or neighbouring district Fluency in Marathi speaking reading writing is mandatory Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a community-first attitude Last Date to Apply 1st Aug 2025