Program Officer – Mobile app Development

Overview:

Jhpiego is a non-profit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that saves

lives, improves health and transforms 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. Jhpiego's

partnerships 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 noncommunicable

diseases. These programs are funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,

RTSL, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF),

MSD for Mothers and others.

The Program Officer (PO) will serve as a key technical contributor for Jhpiego's Digital

Innovation Unit in India, providing technical role in mobile application development

(primarily Android, with secondary focus on Flutter/hybrid frameworks), and stakeholder

collaboration across state and national platforms. This role requires strong technical skills

in native and cross-platform development, problem-solving abilities, effective

communication, and the ability to balance hands-on development with program impact,

sustainability, and innovation.

The PO will anchor Jhpiego's Android and Flutter-based mobile health application

development efforts, engage with state government technical teams and Ministry of Health

stakeholders, serve as technical lead for native and hybrid digital health applications, and

contribute to technical innovation and strategic partnerships to expand Jhpiego's digital

health portfolio in maternal and newborn health programs

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Maintenance

• Build and enhance native Android applications and Flutter-based hybrid

applications that support public health programs and government initiatives

• Maintain and troubleshoot existing mobile health applications, ensuring stability

and performance

• Develop new features and modules using Android SDK (Java/Kotlin) and Flutter

framework, following current best practices

• Integrate device hardware capabilities, including Bluetooth connectivity for health

monitoring equipment IOT devices

Collaboration & Deployment

• Work closely with state government technical teams to coordinate development

and implementation

• Collaborate with public health experts to translate program requirements into

functional solutions

• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to improve application usability
• Support deployment and rollout activities across different states and health

facilities

Technical Quality & Innovation

• Write clean, maintainable code and perform code reviews
• Technical issues troubleshoot and provide timely resolution
• Stay current with Android platform updates, Flutter framework developments, and

emerging mobile health technologies

• Document technical specifications and development processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software

Engineering, or related field

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in Android application development (mandatory)

or Flutter/hybrid mobile development (considered with strong fundamentals)

• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin with solid understanding of object-oriented

programming

• Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, andFlutter SDK with version control

systems (Git)

• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and Material Design guidelines
• Ability to work with APIs, databases, and backend integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi

Preferred Qualifications:

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with Flutter framework and cross-platform mobile development (highly

valued for hybrid app development)

• Prior experience developing applications for healthcare, public health, or

government sectors

• Familiarity with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocols and device integration
• Knowledge of offline first mobile architectures and data synchronization
• Experience with mobile app testing frameworks and quality assurance processes
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field coordination and stakeholder meetings