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Senior Program Officer (SPO)

  • Company

    Jhpiego

  • Location

    Bihar

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    5 - 8 years

About Jhpiego

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments health experts and local communities we build health providers’ skills and develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. Our aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet’s most disadvantaged people. Jhpiego a Johns Hopkins University Affiliate translates decades of program experience and in-depth technical knowledge 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 breath; the moment a nurse screens for cervical cancer with a simple vinegar swab; the moment a community health worker tests a man for HIV and reports he is HIV free. By embedding the know-how and skills into everyday practice we are able to increase access to quality health services and create a healthier future for generations to come. Access to lifesaving health care for all people whoever they are wherever they live that’s our mission.

Overview of the Role

Jhpiego is committed to improving public health outcomes, with a particular focus on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes. As part of our efforts to enhance comprehensive primary care services, we are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as Senior Program Officer, Bihar to provide techno-managerial support in the design, implementation and monitoring of CPHC interventions.

Job Description

• Work on project management related to Comprehensive primary healthcare in the intervention
• Lead the design, implementation, and demonstration of a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) model using a Population Health Management (PHM) system in an identified
• Coordinate with stakeholders to establish workflows, data integration, and service delivery pathways for NCD management.
• Develop and operationalize strategies for screening, risk assessment, and management of NCDs using the PHM system.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with national and state health program guidelines.
• Use PHM data for generating insights, monitoring indicators, and preparing reports on program performance.
• Work closely with the supervisor on setting program priorities, directions, and responding to requests for technical support from state health officials.
• Represent Jhpiego at State/district meetings involving government and other development
• Develop and produce documents like situation analysis reports, assessment reports, gap analysis plans, procurement plans etc. as per the program need and local
• Assessment of public health facilities to understand readiness and identify gaps in service delivery for Hypertension / Diabetes and define potential interventions to strengthen delivery of care / services.
• Strengthening supply-chain of essential commodities including glucometer, glucose strips, and other drugs and commodities as
• Travel extensively to visit public health facilities or program sites to assess and monitor progress, extend support in addressing limitations / challenges to program implementation, identify key risks and mitigation mechanisms, and identify interventions to strengthen delivery of care for Hypertension / Diabetes.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support program goals

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and
• Direct experience of independently liaising with government health functionaries, state level administrators and other development partners.
• Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic documents such as assessment reports, training materials, program reports etc.
• Technically proficient with up-to-date knowledge and skills required for the assigned
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of
• Microsoft Office computer skills, proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BHMS/B. Tech is preferred with an essential master’s in public health (MPH), diploma in public health (DPH) or post-graduation in health management

Experience

• At least 5 to 8 years of experience of working with government programs and systems for large scale public health programs, especially health systems strengthening interventions • Technical knowledge and experience in health programs in the high focus states of India • Knowledge of latest GoI NP-NCD and CPHC program guidelines, program management structures, Program Implementation plan (PIP) process. • Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders, and relevant government policies / strategies—particularly Ayushman Bharat and National Health Mission • Demonstrable experience and competency in managing diverse objectives with government and multiple stakeholders.