Program Coordinator Sr Program Coordinator- MP & Maharashtra

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization and an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries. For over 50 years it has focused on providing high-quality low-cost health care solutions training health workers and strengthening health systems.

Jhpiego has been working in India since the 1980s in close partnership with national and state governments. With deep technical expertise and strong on-the-ground execution Jhpiego helps design test and scale practical solutions and innovations that fit real-world systems across 11 thematic domains (Maternal and Newborn Health Reproductive Health Nutrition Immunization Comprehensive Primary Health Care Human Resources for Health TB and Infectious Diseases Global Health Security Womens Cancers Non-Communicable Diseases Digital Health).

Jhpiego is implementing a multi-state initiative to strengthen the quality of Antenatal Care (ANC) services in collaboration with state governments. The program focuses on improving maternal and newborn health outcomes by addressing key gaps in service delivery. The intervention adopts a comprehensive approach built on four core pillars: competency strengthening of healthcare providers ensuring availability of essential commodities promoting continuity of care across the pregnancy continuum and enhancing community engagement.Through targeted capacity building supportive supervision digital innovations and system strengthening the program aims to improve early identification and management of high-risk pregnancies increase adherence to ANC protocols and enhance service utilization.The goal is to reduce low birth weight prevent avoidable maternal deaths and improve overall quality of care at public health facilities.

The Sr/ Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting in implementing GDM national guidelines. We are hiring for the position of Sr/ Program Coordinator GDM. The Sr /Program Coordinator will work under the supervision of State Program officer for GDM program at the district level. Working closely with District /Divisional Health Authorities and facility teams the coordinator will ensure effective rollout monitoring and integration of Quality ANC services within existing health systems.

• Support nodal officers in district and blocks in GDM trainings logistic procurement GDM program implementation logistic management and program supervision.
• Support ANMs and CHOs in GDM data entry in RCH portal (ANMOL) monitor the data using ANMOL dashboard. Frequent travel to blocks and VHSND sessions in the intervention districts.
• Support district authorities in scaling up GDM services up to HWCs and below.
• Support ANMs in GDM monthly data reporting.
• Conduct monthly meeting of ANMs and supervisors and participate in block and district review meetings and work towards resolving the programmatic and administrative issues.
• Plan and conduct regular visits to the health care facilities and VHSND sessions for program supervision and monitoring.
• Coordinate with district and block officials to promote implementation of each component of GDM program in the field.
• Maintain training data base and analyze the training data for further improvement.
• Conduct GDM data analysis and use this for program improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to achieve program goal.

• Bachelors degree in any stream or Masters degree in Science/Social Work.
• Familiarity with the Indian health system key stakeholders and relevant government policies/ strategies particularly NCD Program is desired.
• 8-10 years relevant work experience in public health programs preferably with community health components.
• Experience in working with projects and knowledge of health and training issues desired.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a multicultural
• Attention to detail
• Ability to produce documents and coordinate activities independently
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Excellent English and Hindi communication skills
• Demonstrated skills on communications and knowledge management
• Proficiency in computer skills particularly MS Office
• Willingness and flexibility to work on a wide range of tasks and travel up to 70% of time