Program Officer - Delhi, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Assam, Odisha, Punjab and Rajasthan

Key Responsibilities

1. Training Coordination & Operational Support

• Work closely with the National Program Manger to implement FDP activities at the state level.
• Coordinate with State Nursing Councils, NHM, Nursing Directorates, and State Nodal centres to plan and execute training activities.
• Ensure training quality at State Nodal Centres by overseeing adherence to guidelines, standards, and training protocols.
• Provide logistical and operational support for training roll-out, planning calendars, and resource mobilization.
• Maintain regular interactions with SNC faculty and administrators to ensure smooth program delivery.

2. Gap Assessment & Readiness of State Nodal Centres

• Conduct gap assessments, infrastructure evaluations, and readiness checks of SNCs for FDP implementation.
• Track SNC preparedness regarding faculty availability, training infrastructure, digital readiness, and operational systems.
• Identify gaps, document them, and support SNCs in developing readiness improvement plans.

3. Mentorship, Capacity Building & Communities of Practice (COPs)

• Establish and strengthen mentorship linkages between SNCs, medical colleges, district institutions, and program experts.
• Facilitate and support Communities of Practice (COPs) for nursing faculty at the state level, promoting peer learning and problem-solving.
• Assist SNCs in mentoring faculty, addressing implementation challenges, and improving teaching-learning practices.

4. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting

• Collect, verify, and compile training data, progress updates, monitoring findings, and field insights.
• Develop and produce high-quality program documentation, including:
  • reports and progress briefs
  • success stories and case studies
  • procurement plans
  • concept notes and technical summaries
• Ensure timely submission of state-level reports and contribute to knowledge management processes.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with NHM, SNCs, nursing directorates, academic institutions, and implementation partners to facilitate coordinated program execution.
• Support planning meetings, technical reviews, and state-level consultations.
• Represent the program in state-level forums as delegated by the Program Advisor.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support overall program and organizational goals.
• Uphold organizational standards, ethical practices, and compliance requirements across all activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from reputed nursing college of India is essential.
• 3-5 years of experience in academics (Teaching post master’s degree) and training coordination experience.
• Experience working with State Nursing Councils, NHM, nursing institutions, or skill-building programs is desirable.
• Understanding of competency-based training, blended learning, and supportive supervision.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with government and academic stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate training activities and support faculty mentoring processes.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and data management abilities.
• Skilled in problem-solving, operational planning, and multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital communication tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state.