Program Coordinator/Senior Program Coordinator - Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh

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Project & Program ManagementProgram Coordinator

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Key Responsibilities

Facilitate communication and collaboration with state and district officials, health facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.

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Project & Program ManagementProgram Coordinator

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).

About the Role

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Jhpiego is seeking a highly motivated Program Coordinator/Senior Program Coordinator based in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh for the Global Health Security projects. The position will contribute to providing programmatic and administrative support in the implementation of project activities, supporting the Senior State Program Manager in overall coordination with stakeholders and ensuring smooth execution of activities.

Responsibilities

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→Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

→Facilitate communication and collaboration with state and district officials, health facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
→Support the projects in organizing meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including logistical arrangements and participant coordination.

→Program Implementation:

→Assist in the planning and execution of project activities, such as training programs for Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), community-based surveillance enhancements, and biosafety protocol implementations.
→Monitor the progress of activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and reporting on key performance indicators.

→Data Management and Reporting:

→Collect and manage data related to outbreak responses, laboratory confirmations, and community surveillance efforts.
→Prepare regular reports in coordination with the project team and other stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.

→Logistical Support:

→Coordinate logistics for training sessions, simulations, and field visits, including venue arrangements, materials, and participant management.
→Ensure the timely procurement and distribution of necessary resources and equipment for project activities.

→Community Engagement:

→Support community-based surveillance efforts and trainings of health workers on active surveillance and early outbreak detection.
→Assist in the development and dissemination of risk communication materials to educate communities on preventing zoonotic disease spillovers.

→Additional Duties:

→Perform or assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to achieve the project goals.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s in arts/ commerce/ social sciences/ social work/ public health with Masters in any relevant discipline is essential.
Diploma/Bachelors in Statistics, Computer Application, Demography or Data analytics will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in programmatic, administrative and data support function.
Experience in a similar role in public/development sector/ INGOs is highly desirable

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

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 HR.