Program Officer

Overview:
Jhpiego is a non-profit 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. Jhpiego translates the best science and practices into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a newborn to breathe. 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, strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases. These programs are funded by USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and other anonymous donors.

Jhpiego is seeking a highly motivated Program Officer based in New Delhi for its USAID-funded RISE project to coordinate efforts in tackling the growing challenge of Zoonoses. The Program Officer will play a pivotal role in coordinating zoonoses-related activities with the National Center for Disease Control. The position will work closely with the India country office and state office teams to develop tech-enabled learning solutions and approaches under the USAID-RISE project. The position will report to the Lead - NCDC Coordination.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Coordination and Planning**:

- Work in tandem with the Zoonotic Division to assist in coordinating and planning various aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
- ** Response Framework Development**:

- Collaborate on the development of coordinated response frameworks, helping to define roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms among different stakeholders as per NCDC’s priorities and project objectives.
- ** Training Program Assistance and Workshop Facilitation**:

- Develop various knowledge resources for the project implementation in alignment with NCDC’s priorities and project objectives.
- Participate in the organization of joint training programs aimed at fostering cross-sectoral understanding and collaboration among stakeholders.
- Participate in the organization of joint training programs for various cadres of healthcare workers as per the programmatic needs.
- Support the facilitation of multi-sectoral coordination workshops in assigned states, promoting effective collaboration in zoonotic disease management.
- ** Community Engagement Support**:

- Support the Center for One Health and draft the operational guidelines and knowledge resources for effective community engagement as per the priorities.
- Assist in developing an implementation plan and reach-out activities as per the approved community engagement strategy and initiatives related to zoonotic disease threats.
- ** Data Integration Collaboration**:

- Collaborate under the guidance of the Zoonotic Division to enhance the zoonotic disease reporting system by incorporating comprehensive human, animal, wildlife, and climate data integration.
- ** Data Mapping and Simulation**:

- Aid in mapping key data points and parameters necessary for creating an integrated disease surveillance dashboard.
- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive simulation mechanism that supports synthetic population generation for scenario planning.
- ** Collaborative Mechanisms Activation**:

- Support the establishment of formal collaboration mechanisms such as intersectoral committees or task forces at the state level.
- ** Documentation and Reporting**:

- Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities and outcomes, contributing to regular progress reporting.
- ** Miscellaneous**
- Any tasks assigned by the supervisor or the head of the department of the Center for One Health

Required Qualifications:

- A bachelor’s degree in medicine is required.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s in public health (MPH) and/or MD in Community Medicine.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field is advantageous but not mandatory.
- A basic understanding of zoonotic diseases and public health principles is beneficial.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in relevant computer software and data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with the Indian public health system, newer initiatives in the health sector, and relevant government policies/ strategies par