Program Officer, Bhopal- Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.; Bhopal; On-site; INR 7,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization seeks a Program Officer in Madhya Pradesh to support sexual and reproductive health services, coordinate field activities, and engage stakeholders. The role requires a postgraduate degree in Public Health and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Fluent Hindi is essential, along with strong analytical and organization skills. The position involves travel within the state and focuses on enhancing maternal health and monitoring program implementation. Join a mission-driven team committed to health system strengthening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in public health or community-based programs, preferably in maternal and newborn health.
• Familiarity with SRMNH programs and government health structures.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Madhya Pradesh.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning and executing SRMNH interventions in Madhya Pradesh.
• Facilitate implementation of maternal health initiatives focused on reducing anemia and other key drivers of maternal mortality.
• Monitor field-level activities and provide real-time feedback to improve program quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Field-level data reporting

Fluency in Hindi

Education

Postgraduate degree in Public Health or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low‑and middle‑income countries. CHAI works at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high‑quality health systems.

Programme Overview

WJCF seeks to expand access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, strengthen maternal and newborn care across India by strengthening systems, innovating service delivery, and empowering communities. WJCF has partnered with national and state governments to strengthen Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (SRMNH) services across India.

Project Overview

India continues to face significant challenges in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes, particularly in high‑burden states. WJCF has a long‑standing partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, supporting health systems strengthening across multiple domains. Building on this foundation, WJCF is planning to work with the state to further strengthen SRMNH services through evidence‑based strategies, robust monitoring systems, and multi‑stakeholder collaboration.

Position Summary

The Program Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of SRMNH interventions in Madhya Pradesh. The officer will coordinate field‑level activities, monitor progress against targets, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure timely reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring SRMNH interventions across districts and blocks in Madhya Pradesh.
• Facilitate implementation of maternal health initiatives focused on reducing anemia, preeclampsia, diabetes, and other key drivers of maternal mortality.
• Coordinate with district and block health officials to ensure timely rollout of family planning services, antenatal and newborn care, and anemia management programs.
• 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, success stories, and meeting briefs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement at district and block levels, ensuring alignment with government priorities and WJCF objectives.
• Assist in piloting innovative service delivery models and digital health interventions to strengthen SRMNH systems.
• Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation by supporting data‑driven decision‑making through dashboards and field reporting tools.
• Respond promptly to operational challenges and critical situations with structured action plans and coordination across stakeholders.
• Mobilize community influencers and local leaders to improve awareness and uptake of maternal health and family planning services.
• Support timely availability of essential commodities (iron sucrose, contraceptives, etc.) at facilities and community level.
• Ensure accuracy of field‑level data collection and reporting; troubleshoot gaps in HMIS or other digital platforms.
• Coordinate emergency response for maternal health complications in collaboration with district health teams.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Management, Population Studies, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in public health or community‑based programs, preferably in maternal and newborn health.
• Familiarity with SRMNH programs, health systems strengthening, and government health structures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret health data for decision‑making.
• Proficient in MS Office tools and field‑level data reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to work in challenging field environments.
• Fluency in Hindi (speaking, reading, writing) is mandatory; knowledge of local dialects is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Madhya Pradesh.

Advantages

• Experience working with government on health systems strengthening at state and/or district level.
• Prior exposure to maternal mortality reduction strategies, family planning programs, or anemia management.
• Experience with digital health interventions and data‑driven program monitoring.
• Management consulting or pharmaceutical industry experience in relevant domains.
• Strategically minded, able to think creatively around long‑term program objectives and implementation pathways.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi‑task with high degree of ownership and commitment to excellence.

Last Date to Apply 31st January 2026