Program Officer

Posted By: Jhpiego

Delhi

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Program Implementation

Women Empowerment

Job Description


Responsibilities :


• Work with Jhpiego partners and state government counterparts to develop, implement, monitor and report on different programs’ activities including work plans, budgets, activities, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework and reports.

• Work with the supervisor to design work plan, develop activity budgets, submit timely expenditure reports and ensure efficient use of available resources.

• Provide site-level technical support, develop and organize clinical trainings and support performance improvement processes and systems within clinical sites, at the district and sub district level

• Organize and conduct trainings, workshops and on-site coaching including planning training schedules, identifying trainers, monitoring training and post-training follow-up.

• Coordinate technical input for smooth and consistent program implementation, support into activities and project designs, while ensuring overall technical quality of Jhpiego processes and products. Ensure the state government has the necessary technical input and coordination to achieve desired results.

• Facilitate project activities including workshop planning, photocopies, travel arrangements and other activity support to ensure smooth implementation of all projects

• Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to identified facilities; coordinate with service providers, administrators and program managers to ensure availability of logistics, adherence to protocols and provision of quality MNH services.

• Regularly meet with all stakeholders of allotted clinical sites as well as district administration for smooth project management and respond in a timely manner for meetings, reports and other requests

• In collaboration with Jhpiego staff, establish systems for tracking progress, indicators and deliverables according to agreed work plans and prepare program reports to ensure donor reporting needs are met.

• Coordinate and collaborate with government officials, stakeholders, Jhpiego staff and consultants for effective implementation of the programs as well as liaise with other partners working in the field of Maternal health, HMIS and pre service nursing education at district and state level

• Coordinate for field testing and implementation of technological innovations for Maternal and Child health

• Coordinate with all stakeholders for adherence to evidence based clinical protocols for maternal and child health in allotted sites along with providing support for ensuring availability of supplies at Labor room and provision of support in referral process.

• Develop and adapt training materials, performance standards and job aids to support preservice education as a part of General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery Training Centers (ANMTCs) strengthening.

• Regularly meet with faculty and staff at College of Nursing, GNM Schools and ANMTC for smooth project management and respond in a timely manner for meetings, reports and other requests.

• Work closely with the supervisor on setting program priorities and directions, and responding to requests for technical support from government and local counterparts.

• Assist the supervisor for developing periodic project reports from time to time, as required.

• Perform or assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to achieve the organizational goals.


Abilities/Skills:


• Strong MNCH technical and clinical skills, especially focusing on midwifery and child health

• Ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders, nursing institutions and other organizations including government counterparts.

• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines.

• Self-starter, highly motivated, results oriented with a drive for achieving results

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.

• Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic documents such as training materials and reports.

• Proficiency in computers - Microsoft Office.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.


Qualifications/Knowledge:


• MSc. / BSc. Nursing with valid registration. Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) would be preferred.

• 2-5 years of experience in teaching/ education/conducting clinical training programs in RMCNH.

• Technical knowledge and field experience in health programs, particularly Nursing-Midwifery Education focusing on essential Obstetric Care, IMNCI and Family Planning.

• Knowledge of pre-service education systems for Nurses and ANMs including materials development and teaching skills strengthening.

• Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies and programs particularly National Health Mission and Nursing-Midwifery education systems.

Jhpiego offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment and provides competitive compensation based on experience and background. Interested candidates should submit their application with a covering note to us.

Eligibility Criteria

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Desired Candidate Profile

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Organization Details

  • Organization Name:Jhpiego
  • About Organization:Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organisation that works to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Source www.ngo.india.gov.in

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