Sr Program Officer/Program Officer – TB

Jhpiego is a non-profit global health leader and an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, committed to saving lives, improving health outcomes, and shaping healthier futures. We partner with governments, health experts, and communities to strengthen systems and build the skills needed to deliver high-quality health care, especially for the world’s most disadvantaged and 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 for health, non-communicable diseases, and other priority areas. Our programs are supported by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, UNICEF, World Health Organization, University of Manitoba, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers, and several other partners.

In collaboration with the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), Jhpiego strengthens the delivery of TB services at the primary healthcare level and supports the introduction of innovative approaches aligned with Central and State Government priorities. As part of this effort, Jhpiego is seeking a Program Officer – TB for Madhya Pradesh.

The Program Officer will provide technical support, lead program implementation, and drive data-driven planning and monitoring at state and district levels. The role involves supporting government counterparts, partners, and field teams to integrate TB services within the primary care platform and advance innovations that contribute to the national TB elimination goals. This position demands strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of NTEP strategies, and the ability to translate data into actionable program decisions.

The incumbent will work closely with the State Program Officer (Jhpiego, MP), State TB team, and District TB Officers to ensure timely and effective implementation of project interventions. This is a fixed-term position until 25 September 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability and program requirements.

• Work closely with the State Program Officer, Jhpiego team, and District TB Officers to ensure effective roll-out of all project activities.
• Provide technical, operational, and analytical support to state and district teams for smooth and timely implementation of TB program activities.
• Facilitate and support training and capacity-building for healthcare providers, frontline workers, and other stakeholders on TB services, Ni-kshay Portal, and project interventions.
• Provide handholding and supportive supervision to the State TB Cell and NTEP field teams on project processes and implementation.
• Assist state, district, and block-level officials in strengthening routine TB care services and implementing all project components across the health system.
• Identify implementation gaps and provide technical guidance to improve the continuum of care for people with TB.
• Ensure timely collection, collation, verification, and compilation of project data in coordination with the state team and MERL team at ICO.
• Support program data analysis, dashboard development, and preparation of reports, graphs, and visualizations for evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of project activities and ensure systematic data management.
• Document learnings, case studies, success stories, and key insights emerging from the project.
• Maintain an organized repository of project resources including reports, presentations, IEC materials, government communications, photos, and multimedia assets.
• Support triangulation of data from multiple sources to assess program effectiveness and identify high-priority geographies.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for microplanning, resource allocation, and district-level review meetings.
• Ensure timely reporting of project indicators and support donor and state-level reporting requirements.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor to advance organizational objectives.

• Graduate degree with a master’s qualification in Public Health, MSW, Epidemiology, Health Management, Data Analytics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in public health programs, preferably in TB/NTEP.
• Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, STATA, R, or Python is an advantage.
• Experience working with Ni-kshay data and understanding NTEP reporting systems.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to conduct field visits, analyze system-level challenges, and conceptualize solutions.
• Experience in data management including data entry program design, data cleaning, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with the health system of Madhya Pradesh and relevant government policies/strategies related to NTEP.
• Prior experience working with the Government of Madhya Pradesh is desirable.
• Experience in the development/NGO sector is preferred.