State Program Officer, MNHN, Gujarat

Nutrition International; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition International in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, invites applications for the State Program Officer - Maternal, Newborn Health and Nutrition. The role focuses on technical assistance to state government and project/financial management for maternal and newborn programs.

The successful candidate will develop state work plans, coordinate with partners and government departments, and monitor budgets while ensuring timely, high-quality implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medicine with Masters in Paediatrics/Preventive and Social Medicine/Community Medicine/Public Health; with at least 4-5 years' experience in programming in public health & nutrition with experience of working with Government.
• Broad knowledge of nutrition including micronutrient and related interventions and health systems in India.
• Strong Project management and administration skills. And should be familiar with the monitoring systems in public health programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to the state government (Health and ICDS) and ensure successful implementation of Maternal and Newborn programs.
• Develop state specific project implementation work plans and oversee implementation of maternal, newborn and child survival projects.
• Coordinate with implementing partners and project team to ensure timely state and district level planning and quality of project implementation.
• Disseminate project monitoring and study findings with state officials and stakeholders; engage in policy dialogue.
• Support budgeting, monitoring and reporting of project budgets at state level for maternal, newborn and child survival.
• Supervise partner project teams, including work plans and recruitment needs.

Skills

Project management

Administration skills

Public health monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in medicine with Masters in Paediatrics/Preventive and Social Medicine/Community Medicine/Public Health

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time Title: State Program Officer- Maternal, Newborn Health and Nutrition, Gujarat Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat Deadline for submission: September 14, 2026 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

About us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International's work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide. If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role

The State Program Officer will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the state government (Health and ICDS) and ensuring successful implementation of Maternal and Newborn programs. The position will play a dual role in providing technical assistance, and project and financial management for the assigned projects. In this role you will be responsible to:

• Support the Country Office and State Program Representative (SPR) in the development of new projects and pre-contracting process (TOR, budget planning, etc).
• Responsible for the development of state specific project implementation work plans, and implementation of projects under maternal, newborn and child survival in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide support to the SPR in state level advocacy, managing relations with external stakeholders (implementing partners, government departments, academic institutions, non-government organisations, etc) and facilitate roll out of NI supported projects in the state.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the state government (Department of Health and Family Welfare and Women and Child Development) for implementation of NI supported programs as approved under the NI India country plan.
• Responsible for coordinating with the implementing partners and project team members to ensure timely state and district level planning and optimal quality of project implementation.
• Manages project documentation/evaluation/implementation research/ study at the state level with inputs from SPR and Country Office.
• Disseminate project monitoring and study findings with key state government officials and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities for policy dialogue through engagement with state level experts, professional associations and publications.
• Support the Country Office in budget planning, and responsible for state level monitoring and reporting of project budgets under maternal, newborn and child survival.
• Responsible for supervising the work of the implementing partner project team members, including overseeing the development of work plans, assessment of training needs, and other human resource requirements such as supporting implementing partner in hiring of consultants/project team members.

Qualifications

• You will come with - Bachelor's degree in medicine with Masters in Paediatrics/Preventive and Social Medicine/Community Medicine/Public Health; with at least 4- 5 years' experience in programming in public health & nutrition with experience of working with Government.
• Broad knowledge of nutrition including micronutrient and related interventions and health systems in India.
• Strong Project management and administration skills. And should be familiar with the monitoring systems in public health programmes.

Language Skills

• English and Hindi, both oral and written. Good writing skills in English is a pre-requisite. Knowledge of Gujarati will be an advantage.

What we offer

Nutrition International offers competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Equal Opportunity

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment.

Accommodation

Upon request, accommodation due to any disability are available throughout t