Program Officer

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, Women's 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