Senior Program Officer

Jhpiego, an international non-profit affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a recognised leader inglobal health. Through partnerships with governments, technical experts, and local communities, westrengthen health systems and build workforce capacity to secure healthier futures for women,newborns, and families. By translating cutting-edge science into high-impact practice—from themoment a woman delivers to the first breath of a newborn—we bring lifesaving care to the world'smost vulnerable populations.In India, Jhpiego collaborates closely with national and state governments across multiple states,providing technical assistance in family planning, maternal and child health, human resources forhealth, and non-communicable diseases. Our portfolio is supported by USAID, the Bill & Melinda GatesFoundation, the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, CIFF, MSD for Mothers, and other donors.The Senior Program Officer (SPO) will lead the rollout of Manyata 5.0 across assigned states, workingclosely with key stakeholders, healthcare facilities, and implementation partners. In parallel, the SPOwill also support new programme development initiatives by monitoring funding opportunities,coordinating multi-sector inputs for competitive proposals, and cultivating relationships with donorsand consortium partners. The role reports to the Senior Director - Strategy, Partnerships, and Growth,maintaining alignment with national strategy and donor requirements.

-Lead the implementation of the Manyata 5.0 initiative across assigned states, ensuring thatprogram activities align with project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

-Supervise, as required, state-level Program Officers and other district-level staff, providingguidance, mentorship, and technical support to ensure the smooth execution of the program.-Act as the primary point of contact for government officials, private healthcare providers,FOGSI/Manyata champions, and local partners. Foster productive working relationships andensure stakeholder alignment with the program's goals.

-Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data. Ensure that the data is accuratelycaptured, analyzed, and used to inform decision-making and program adjustments.-Coordinate the design and delivery of capacity-building initiatives for healthcare providers andprogram staff. Organize and facilitate workshops, technical training, and post-training follow-upsto strengthen knowledge of maternal and newborn healthcare standards.- Provide technical oversight for the implementation of quality improvement activities in maternaland newborn healthcare facilities, ensuring that Manyata standards are integrated effectively.-Work closely with the M&E team to track program outcomes, indicators, and overall impact.Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and best practices for continuousimprovement.-Support policy dialogue with government officials and partners at the state and district levels toadvocate for the integration of Manyata standards in maternal and newborn care.

Continuously scan and prioritise donor calls, government RFPs/EOIs, and philanthropic leads,producing rapid go/no-go briefs and partner/stakeholder maps.-Coordinate with cross-functional teams, driving timelines, resource libraries, and internal reviews.-Draft or polish concept notes, technical narratives, and budgets, incorporating inputs fromtechnical, MEL, finance, and HR to deliver compliant, competitive proposals.- Track donor queries, facilitate timely responses, document lessons learned, and cultivaterelationships with funders and consortium partners.- Prepare and submit high-quality reports on program progress, challenges, and successes to theNational Program Officer. Ensure timely and comprehensive documentation of activities andoutcomes.- Regular travel to districts and healthcare facilities to monitor the implementation of programactivities and provide on-ground support.-Any tasks assigned by the supervisor

- Graduate degree in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Alternative Medicine, or any other related field- A Master's in public health (MPH) or equivalent is preferred.- 5-8 years of experience working in public health programs, especially in maternal and newbornhealth or quality of care initiatives.- Familiarity with the Indian health system, government health programs (NRHM, NHM), and keystakeholders in the healthcare sector.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enablingwork environment.Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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