Program Manager (Odisha)

Ansh; Odisha; Ibrido; INR 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ansh is seeking a Program Manager to lead and scale Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) programs across Odisha and other states. The role focuses on launching facilities, strengthening implementation systems, managing government and partner relationships, and guiding teams across multiple districts.

You will work to ensure programs align with state protocols, monitor performance, and foster a data-driven culture for continuous improvement and scale-up. Fluency in English, Oriya, and Hindi is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in public health, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience managing large-scale health or nutrition programs at the district or state level.
• Experience working with government systems in India.
• Strong command of Oriya, Hindi and English.

Mansioni

• Lead implementation and scale-up of KMC programs across districts and states, focusing on Odisha.
• Plan, staff, train, monitor, and ensure quality of program launches.
• Coordinate hospital launches and strengthen implementation systems.
• Manage government and partner relationships; represent Ansh in forums.
• Mentor coordinators, nursing staff, and field teams.
• Promote data-driven program management and MEL collaboration.
• Build government relationships to promote maternal and newborn health initiatives.

Conoscenze

Public health program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Languages: English Oriya Hindi

Formazione

Bachelor's / Master's in public health or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Program Manager - Kangaroo Mother Care (Odisha)

Location : Remote in Odisha

Contract : Full-time, 1-year, renewable based on performance

Remuneration : 12 - 16 lakhs per annum

Languages : Fluency in English, Oriya and Hindi (conversational) is required

Ansh is dedicated to saving newborn lives by building healthcare capacity in government hospitals in India. Our mission is to create a scalable and cost-effective model that implements and promotes Kangaroo Mother Care and other impact focused newborn care best practices.

Our main intervention, Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), is a highly cost-effective and scientifically proven intervention for saving newborn lives, which includes:

Skin-to-Skin Contact between baby and caregiver to regulate the infant’s body temperature, reducing hypothermia

Close Monitoring of mothers and newborns for danger signs

Exclusive Breastfeeding, providing benefits to the infant's immune system and helping with weight gain.

We now have more than 150 on-ground full-time staff, 4 implementation partners, and 10 core team members delivering our programs in 15 District Hospitals. We estimate a neonatal mortality reduction of 33-50% as a result of Ansh programs, and plan to scale our life-saving work to new states next year.

The role

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering and scaling high-quality KMC programs across multiple districts in Odisha, and other states.

The Program Manager will coordinate hospital launches, strengthen implementation systems, manage government and partner relationships, and lead teams across locations. This role requires a practical and collaborative leader with experience in public health programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. The Program Manager will work in building state government relationships and work harmoniously with government officials in facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Implementation

Lead the implementation and scale-up of KMC programs across districts and states, with a focus on Odisha.

Support launches, including planning, staffing, training, monitoring, and quality assurance.

Ensure program activities align with government protocols and organisational goals.

Provide operational leadership to teams.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with NHM, State Health Departments, District Hospitals, Medical Colleges, implementation partners, and development partners.

Represent Ansh in review meetings, consultations, and stakeholder forums.

Support partnerships that strengthen program sustainability and scale.

Work closely with government stakeholders to promote maternal and newborn health initiatives.

People & Team Management

Lead and mentor Project Coordinators, Nursing Staff, and implementation teams.

Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and capacity building.

Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration.

Monitoring, Learning & Data for Scale

Promote a data-driven approach to program management and decision-making.

Oversee data quality, reporting systems, and performance monitoring.

Use program data to identify trends, improve implementation, and support scale-up decisions.

Work closely with MEL teams to strengthen evidence generation and learning.

Supportive Supervision & Capacity Building

Enable on-the-job learning through regular field visits, real-time feedback, and modelling of best practices in counselling, clinical decision-making, data collection, and facility coordination.

Identify skill and knowledge gaps among team members and provide tailored mentoring to enhance their effectiveness, motivation, and alignment with program goals.

Liaise with the Training and Technical Team to ensure timely roll-out of foundational and refresher training and contribute to the development of training content that reflects field realities.

Use structured tools to assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback during weekly/monthly meetings, ensuring clarity on goals, expectations, and professional development pathways.

Encourage continuous improvement through case reviews, reflective team meetings, learning circles, and open feedback loops that drive both individual and program-level excellence.

Candidate profile

We are looking for a strategic thinker, strong implementer, and compassionate leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is deeply committed to improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns.

Qualifications

Bachelor's / Master's degree in public health, Social Science, Social Work, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience managing large-scale health or nutrition programs at the district or state level

Experience working with government systems and a deep understanding of public health delivery in India

Strong command of Oriya, Hindi and English

Program Management : Skilled in planning, implementing, monitoring, and refining health programs

Team Leadership : Ability to build, inspire, and lead high-functioning teams across geographies

Stakeholder Engagement : Experience working with government health systems at district, state, and national levels.

Clinical Understanding : Familiarity with maternal and newborn health care protocols, especially in facility-based settings

Data & Systems Thinking : Strong grasp of data management and ability to use data to drive decisions and accountability

P roblem Solving : Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and adaptable to dynamic field environments

Government Systems & Partnerships: Strong understanding of public health systems and experience working with NHM, District Hospitals, Medical Colleges, and other government stakeholders.

Reasons to apply

Purpose-driven Work: Be at the forefront of saving newborn lives through one of the most effective global health interventions

Career Growth: Take on a leadership role in a growing organisation with plans to expand across multiple districts and states.

On-the-Ground Impact: Work closely with beneficiaries and see the tangible impact of your efforts

Values-Based Culture: Join a team that values compassion, excellence, and collaboration