Program Manager-Family Plannin...

Hlfppt; Dehradun; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hlfppt is seeking a Program Manager-Family Planning to provide technical and operational support for NHM FP rollout across districts. You will coordinate with state and district health authorities, drive capacity building, and use data to improve service coverage and contraceptive prevalence.

The role demands hands-on field work, leadership of district teams, and strong communication in English and Hindi to align stakeholders and ensure targets are met.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Work, or MBA.
• 6–8 years in reproductive health program implementation and scale-up.
• 3–4 years working with state/district government health systems.
• Proven track record managing field teams at district level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & advocate with SPO, District FP Nodal Officers, NHM teams and stakeholders.
• Organize ToT, district orientations, and trainings for 200-300 frontline workers per quarter.
• Conduct 2–3 district visits monthly to assess FP program execution and gaps.
• Facilitate monthly district coordination meetings and quarterly NHM reviews.
• Update leadership dashboards and ensure <5% error in reports.

Skills

Public health program management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Leadership

English & Hindi proficiency

Field coordination

Monitoring & reporting

Education

Postgraduate degree in Public Health / Social Work / MBA

Tools

Excel

HMIS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Program Manager-Family Planning will provide technical and operational support for the rollout of family planning (FP) and contraceptive programs under the National Health Mission (NHM) in assigned districts. This field-intensive role focuses on government coordination, capacity building, monitoring, and data-driven improvements to achieve program targets, such as increasing contraceptive prevalence rates and service coverage. The position requires hands-on implementation amid bureaucratic and resource challenges, emphasizing collaboration with state/district health authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination & Advocacy: Liaise with the State Program Officer (SPO), District FP Nodal Officers, NHM teams, and stakeholders to advocate for and implement FP initiatives; secure approvals and resolve bottlenecks within stipulated time.
• Training & Capacity Building: Assist in developing annual training plans; organize Training of Trainers (ToT), district orientations, and sensitization for 200-300 frontline workers (e.g., ASHA/ANM) per quarter, ensuring 80% completion rates.
• Field Monitoring & Issue Resolution: Conduct 2-3 district visits per month to assess FP program execution, identify gaps (e.g., stockouts, low uptake), and escalate solutions to authorities, aiming for 90% resolution within the quarter.
• Meetings & Documentation: Facilitate monthly district coordination meetings, private sector interfaces, and quarterly reviews with NHM leadership; document minutes, action items, and learnings for follow-up.
• Data Management & Quality Assurance: Update leadership dashboard with program metrics (e.g., service data, decisions); perform quality checks on reports from district teams, ensuring <5% error rate.
• Other duties as assigned: Including support for integrated health schemes (e.g., RMNCH+A).

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), MBA, or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of experience in reproductive health/family planning program implementation and scale-up.
• At least 3-4 years working with state/district government health systems (e.g., NHM/FP projects).
• Proven track record managing field teams at district level, preferably in Uttar Pradesh or similar states.
• Desirable: Knowledge of contraceptive methods, supply chain management, and data tools (e.g., HMIS).
• Strong leadership to manage cross-functional teams and hold accountability.
• Proficient in English and Hindi (oral/written); ability to deliver clear presentations to diverse audiences.
• Basic data analysis skills (e.g., Excel/MS Office for reporting).
• Cultural sensitivity and resilience for fieldwork in rural/urban settings.