State Program Officer- Mnch, Assam

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Position Summary

The State Program Officer, MNCH will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical guidance for the implementation of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programs at state level. This role entails facilitating stakeholder engagement and ensuring the delivery of high-quality programmatic interventions across the state. The role requires strong coordination with government agencies, healthcare providers (public and private), partners, professional associations, and internal teams to drive effective and timely execution of activities.

Key Responsibilities- Lead and oversee the state-level execution of program strategies, ensuring alignment with project plans, timelines, and deliverables.- Offer strategic and technical support to state/districts to ensure the consistent implementation of high-impact MNCH interventions in alignment with the national programs and Program management unit.- Plan and supervise the rollout of trainings, workshops, and mentoring visits, including development of training calendars, identification of facilitators, and post-training follow-up.- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders such as state and district health authorities, facility managers, clinical staff, and other relevant departments.- Represent the organization in state-level meetings, technical working groups, and collaborative platforms involving government, civil society, and partner organizations.- Provide site-based technical assistance to strengthen and institutionalize quality improvement processes within healthcare facilities.- Contribute to strategic discussions at the state level on MNCH interventions and private sector engagement- Collaborate closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to review program data, track progress, and support timely and accurate reporting.- Assist with planning, resource utilization, and ensure timely submission of programmatic reports.- Participate in the development of training content, job aids, and other knowledge products for capacity building.- Document implementation learnings, best practices, and case studies for internal learning and external reporting to stakeholders and donors.- Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience- Postgraduate degree in Public Health (MPH/DPH), Health Management, or Community Medicine.- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in public health, including at least 3-4 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.- Experience leading large-scale health programs in collaboration with government systems.- Strong technical expertise in MNCH, quality improvement, or related public health areas.- Prior work experience in Assam, Chhattisgarh, or Odisha and fluency in the local language is highly desirable.- Sound understanding of national health policies, guidelines, and MNCH-related programs.

Skills and Competencies- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and the relevant regional language.- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and negotiation.- Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with government agencies, professional associations, and development partners.- Proven capacity to manage multiple responsibilities in diverse and dynamic settings.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with virtual collaboration tools.- Willingness to travel within the state, up to 30% of the time.

Location: Assam