Full Time
Patna (Bihar)
Posted 1 year ago

Jhpiego is a non-profit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practice into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a new-born to breath. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases. These programs are funded by USAID, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, UNICEF, World Health Organization, University of Manitoba, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and others.

1. Program Officer – Public Policy

Jhpiego is hiring for the position of Public Policy Officer based at Patna Bihar. The position will work closely with the implementation partners to provide technical expertise and insight in all areas of project implementation with a focus on advocacy for improving Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education and Nursing Services in Bihar with support of BMGF.

Responsibilities

Technical and thought leadership in designing, planning, integration and implementation of the project across the state
Work closely with implementation partners to develop, implement, monitor state specific project activities including development of capacity building plans, work-plans, activities, reports
Explore partnerships with the key stakeholders in order to take up the joint efforts towards strengthening the Nursing Cadre in Bihar
Liaison with key govt./non govt stakeholders for advocating towards improve the Quality and Quality Assurance in Nursing Cadre
Responsible for organizing project activities including trainings, on-site coaching, workshop planning, logistics planning and management to ensure smooth project implementation
Responsible for developing robust empowering Nurses in Leadership Positions in the state
Advocacy for Nursing Directorate formulation and assist in the framing of the policies:
Draft various policies and procedures for strengthening State Nursing Council
Initiating and sustaining policy dialogues with state government on various issues pertaining to nursing service cadre formulation, promotion policies etc…
Develop and produce documents like progress reports, success stories, gap analysis plans, procurement plans etc. as per the program need and local context.
Provide Capacity building trainings on program implantation and advocacy approaches as per the need of the project.
Work with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to establish systems for tracking progress, indicators and deliverables according to agreed work-plans to ensure donor requirements are met.
Represent Jhpiego at national and state-level meetings involving government and development partners
Frequent travel to the intervention districts as per the project and organizational requirements
Perform other activities, as assigned by the supervisor to achieve organizational goal

Required Qualifications

Abilities/Skills:

Ability to think strategically and develop strategic/technical documents
Ability to multi task and work under multicultural environment
Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders and other organizations including government counterparts
Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi
Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic documents such as training materials and reports
Proficiency in computers – Microsoft Office
Ability and willingness to travel up to 40 % of his/her time

Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelors in Nursing with valid registration along with a Master’s in Nursing (Any Specialization )/Masters in Public Health (MPH)/ Masters in Rural management/masters in public health policy
Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s in public policy.
Relevant 5-7 years of work experience in policy/advocacy domain focusing on Nursing is desirable.
Technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in developing high-quality strategic documents for public health programs
Experience in implementing and managing Family Planning programs will be added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego

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2. Senior Program Officer – Quality Assurance

Jhpiego is hiring for positions of Senior Program Officer based at Patna, Bihar. The position will support in strengthened capacity of Bihar Nurses Registration Council (BNRC) and the State Nursing Directorate in regulation, management and leadership, thereby ensuring development of a strong and competent nursing midwifery cadre in Bihar.