Senior Program Officer (SPO) - Bihar

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practice 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. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases and primary healthcare.

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.

• 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

• 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
• 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.

Key Competencies

• 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