Program Officer

Overview

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).

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) for Nurses, implemented in collaboration with the Novo-Nordisk Foundation (NNF) and key government and academic stakeholders, aims to strengthen the capacity of nursing faculty and institutions to deliver high-quality, competency-based education. The programme supports State Nodal Centres in strengthening faculty development systems, promoting blended and digital learning approaches, fostering mentorship and Communities of Practice, and improving the quality and effectiveness of nursing education. Through coordinated state-level implementation, the programme seeks to build a sustainable ecosystem for continuous faculty development and professional excellence in nursing education.

The Program Officer will support the implementation of the Faculty Development Program at the state level, working closely with the internal team and coordinating with State Nursing Councils, Nursing Directorates, NHM, State Nodal Centers, and academic institutions. The position will be responsible for assessing and strengthening the readiness of State Nodal Centers, coordinating training activities, facilitating faculty mentorship and Communities of Practice, and monitoring program progress and quality. The role will also contribute to stakeholder engagement, documentation, reporting, knowledge management, and timely resolution of implementation challenges, requiring strong coordination, communication, documentation, and field-level problem-solving skills. The incumbent will report to the Senior Program Officer - Pedagogy and Skills Development

Responsibilities

• Training Coordination & Operational Support
• Coordinate with State Nursing Councils, NHM, Nursing Directorates, and State Nodal centres to plan and execute training activities.
• Ensure training quality at State Nodal Centres by overseeing adherence to guidelines, standards, and training protocols.
• Provide logistical and operational support for training roll-out, planning calendars, and resource mobilization.
• Maintain regular interactions with SNC faculty and administrators to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Gap Assessment & Readiness of State Nodal Centres
• Conduct gap assessments, infrastructure evaluations, and readiness checks of SNCs for FDP implementation.
• Track SNC preparedness regarding faculty availability, training infrastructure, digital readiness, and operational systems.
• Identify gaps, document them, and support SNCs in developing readiness improvement plans.
• Mentorship, Capacity Building & Communities of Practice (COPs)
• Establish and strengthen mentorship linkages between SNCs, medical colleges, district institutions, and program experts.
• Facilitate and support Communities of Practice (COPs) for nursing faculty at the state level, promoting peer learning and problem-solving.
• Assist SNCs in mentoring faculty, addressing implementation challenges, and improving teaching-learning practices.
• Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
• Collect, verify, and compile training data, progress updates, monitoring findings, and field insights.
• Develop and produce high-quality program documentation, including:
• reports and progress briefs
• success stories and case studies
• procurement plans
• concept notes and technical summaries
• Ensure timely submission of state-level reports and contribute to knowledge management processes.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Liaise with NHM, SNCs, nursing directorates, academic institutions, and implementation partners to facilitate coordinated program execution.
• Support planning meetings, technical reviews, and state-level consultations.
• Represent the program in state-level forums as delegated by the Program Advisor.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support overall program and organizational goals.
• Uphold organizational standards, ethical practices, and compliance requirements across all activities.

• Masters degree in nursing from reputed nursing college of India is essential.
• 3-5 years of experience in academics (Teaching post masters degree) and training coordination experience.
• Experience working with State Nursing Councils, NHM, nursing institutions, or skill-building programs is desirable.
• Understanding of competency-based training, blended learning, and supportive supervision.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with government and academic stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate training activities and support faculty mentoring processes.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and data management abilities.
• Skilled in problem-solving, operational planning, and multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital communication tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state.