Assistant Program Officer/Program Officer
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
WJCF is an Indian non-profit organization established in 2007, dedicated to saving lives by reducing the burden of disease and strengthening government-owned, high-quality health systems. The organization operates across India, collaborating with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health to build strong, sustainable health systems. WJCF's mission is supported by a talented team of professionals from various sectors, including public health, analytics, and academia, all committed to improving health outcomes. The organization has a diverse program portfolio addressing various health issues, including maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and health system strengthening, and currently supports programs across 19 states and union territories in India.
Job Overview:
The Assistant Program Officer/Program Officer will play a crucial role in implementing Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (SRMNH) interventions in Chhattisgarh. This position involves working closely with government counterparts, health facility teams, and community stakeholders to ensure effective program rollout aimed at reducing neonatal mortality through improved management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and enhanced newborn care. The officer will coordinate field-level activities, monitor progress against targets, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure timely reporting and documentation. The role also includes contributing to the design of innovative service delivery models, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and driving data-driven decision-making through robust monitoring frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong program management skills, field experience in public health, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Program Officer/Program Officer will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring SRMNH interventions across districts in Chhattisgarh. Key responsibilities include facilitating the implementation of neonatal health initiatives focused on reducing neonatal RDS and other key drivers of neonatal mortality, assisting in capacity-building initiatives such as training ASHAs, ANMs, Medical Officers, and facility staff on SRMNH protocols, and monitoring field-level activities through supportive supervision visits. The officer will also provide real-time feedback to improve program quality and coverage, support documentation and reporting including data collation and preparation of program reports, facilitate stakeholder engagement at state and district levels, assist in piloting innovative service delivery models and digital health interventions, ensure robust monitoring and evaluation through data-driven decision-making, respond to operational challenges with structured action plans, mobilize community influencers to improve awareness and uptake of maternal health and family planning services, and ensure the timely availability of essential commodities and equipment at facilities and community levels.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Management, Population Studies, or a related field. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public health or community-based programs, particularly in maternal and newborn health, is required. Familiarity with SRMNH programs, health systems strengthening, and government health structures is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Office tools, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are also necessary. The ability to work in challenging field environments and fluency in Hindi (speaking, reading, writing) is mandatory, with knowledge of local dialects considered an advantage. Willingness to travel extensively within Chhattisgarh is required.
Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Management, Population Studies, or an equivalent field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of public health systems and the specific challenges related to maternal and newborn health.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in public health or community-based programs, with a strong focus on maternal and newborn health. Experience working with government health systems and familiarity with SRMNH programs will be advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate a history of effective program management and the ability to engage with various stakeholders in the health sector.
Languages:
Fluency in Hindi is mandatory for this position, encompassing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Knowledge of local dialects is considered an advantage, as it can enhance communication with community stakeholders and improve program outreach.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and based in Chhattisgarh, with extensive travel required within the state. The role is critical for the implementation of health interventions aimed at reducing neonatal mortality and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment and possess a strong commitment to excellence in public health service delivery. The last date to apply for this position is 6th September, 2026.
WJCF is an Indian non-profit organization established in 2007, dedicated to saving lives by reducing the burden of disease and strengthening government-owned, high-quality health systems. The organization operates across India, collaborating with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health to build strong, sustainable health systems. WJCF's mission is supported by a talented team of professionals from various sectors, including public health, analytics, and academia, all committed to improving health outcomes. The organization has a diverse program portfolio addressing various health issues, including maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and health system strengthening, and currently supports programs across 19 states and union territories in India.
Job Overview:
The Assistant Program Officer/Program Officer will play a crucial role in implementing Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (SRMNH) interventions in Chhattisgarh. This position involves working closely with government counterparts, health facility teams, and community stakeholders to ensure effective program rollout aimed at reducing neonatal mortality through improved management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and enhanced newborn care. The officer will coordinate field-level activities, monitor progress against targets, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure timely reporting and documentation. The role also includes contributing to the design of innovative service delivery models, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and driving data-driven decision-making through robust monitoring frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong program management skills, field experience in public health, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Program Officer/Program Officer will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring SRMNH interventions across districts in Chhattisgarh. Key responsibilities include facilitating the implementation of neonatal health initiatives focused on reducing neonatal RDS and other key drivers of neonatal mortality, assisting in capacity-building initiatives such as training ASHAs, ANMs, Medical Officers, and facility staff on SRMNH protocols, and monitoring field-level activities through supportive supervision visits. The officer will also provide real-time feedback to improve program quality and coverage, support documentation and reporting including data collation and preparation of program reports, facilitate stakeholder engagement at state and district levels, assist in piloting innovative service delivery models and digital health interventions, ensure robust monitoring and evaluation through data-driven decision-making, respond to operational challenges with structured action plans, mobilize community influencers to improve awareness and uptake of maternal health and family planning services, and ensure the timely availability of essential commodities and equipment at facilities and community levels.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Management, Population Studies, or a related field. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public health or community-based programs, particularly in maternal and newborn health, is required. Familiarity with SRMNH programs, health systems strengthening, and government health structures is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Office tools, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are also necessary. The ability to work in challenging field environments and fluency in Hindi (speaking, reading, writing) is mandatory, with knowledge of local dialects considered an advantage. Willingness to travel extensively within Chhattisgarh is required.
Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Management, Population Studies, or an equivalent field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of public health systems and the specific challenges related to maternal and newborn health.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in public health or community-based programs, with a strong focus on maternal and newborn health. Experience working with government health systems and familiarity with SRMNH programs will be advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate a history of effective program management and the ability to engage with various stakeholders in the health sector.
Languages:
Fluency in Hindi is mandatory for this position, encompassing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Knowledge of local dialects is considered an advantage, as it can enhance communication with community stakeholders and improve program outreach.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and based in Chhattisgarh, with extensive travel required within the state. The role is critical for the implementation of health interventions aimed at reducing neonatal mortality and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment and possess a strong commitment to excellence in public health service delivery. The last date to apply for this position is 6th September, 2026.
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