Program Officer/Assistant Program Officer

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI); Raipur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in Chhattisgarh seeks an Assistant Program Officer/Program Officer to support SRMNH implementation. The role involves coordinating field activities, training health workers, and monitoring progress to reduce neonatal mortality through better RDS management and newborn care.

The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate public health degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience and Hindi fluency. Travel across Chhattisgarh is expected.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in public health or related fields.
• 5-7 years of relevant public health experience.
• Familiarity with maternal and child health programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning, executing and monitoring SRMNH interventions across districts in Chhattisgarh.
• Facilitate implementation of neonatal health initiatives focused on reducing neonatal RDS and other drivers of neonatal mortality.
• Assist in capacity-building initiatives, including training of ASHAs, ANMs, Medical Officers and facility staff.
• Monitor field activities, perform supportive supervision visits and provide real-time feedback to improve program quality.
• Support documentation and reporting, including data collation and program reports.

Skills

Program management

Field experience

Stakeholder coordination

Monitoring & reporting

Education

Postgraduate degree in public health

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Officer/ Program Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of SRMNH interventions in Chhattisgarh. Working closely with government counterparts, health facility teams, and community stakeholders, the officer will ensure effective rollout of program activities aimed at reducing neonatal mortality through improved neonatal RDS management and strengthened newborn care. The Assistant Program Officer/ Program Office will coordinate field-level activities, monitor progress against targets, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure timely reporting and documentation. Additionally, the officer will contribute to designing innovative service delivery models, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and driving data-driven decision-making through robust monitoring frameworks. WJCF seeks a proactive and resourceful professional with strong program management skills, field experience in public health, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in public health or related fields, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with maternal and child health programs. Fluency in Hindi and willingness to travel extensively within Chhattisgarh are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring SRMNH interventions across districts in Chhattisgarh.
• Facilitate implementation of neonatal health initiatives focused on reducing neonatal RDS, and other key drivers of neonatal mortality.
• Assist in capacity-building initiatives, including training of ASHAs, ANMs, Medical Officers, and facility staff on SRMNH protocols and service delivery models.
• Monitor field-level activities, conduct supportive supervision visits, and provide real-time feedback to improve program quality and coverage.
• Support documentation and reporting, including data collation, preparation of program reports

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in public health or related fields
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with maternal and child health programs
• Fluency in Hindi
• Willingness to travel extensively within Chhattisgarh