1 Jhpiego Programme Officer Job

Overview. Jhpiego is a nonprofit 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 newborn to breath. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the worlds 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, UNFPA, World Health Organization, University of Manitoba, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Childrens Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers, UNITAID and others.

Jhpiego is hiring Program Officer (PO) at Multiple location of Rajasthan and Punjab for rolling out the Nurse Practioner in Midwifery (NPM) rollout and establishing Midwifery-led Care Units to transform maternal and neonatal health care. The PO will work under the supervision of Lead-Midwifery & Nursing ICO, supporting the implementation of the programs annual work plan by assisting in designing, tracking and supporting the implementation and monitoring of respective program activities.

Responsibilities. Overall co-ordination of Midwifery activities including training and establishing midwifery services in selected clinical sites of Rajasthan and Punjab.

Co-ordination between all departments at state level, divisional devel, district level and Institute level (College of Nursing identified as NMTI or SMTI, Parent Medical College Hospitals), and State Nursing Council.

Co-ordination with state government for developing Midwifery Led Care Units (MLCUs) and skill labs at identified Nursing institute proposed as SMTIs. Assist in timely procurement of items and ensure supply chain for midwifery led clinical practices. Support State Midwifery Task Force in preparing roadmap for roll out of midwifery in the state through consultative process.

Periodic oversight for quality midwifery education, academic coordination for daily lectures and clinical duties at SMTIs & NMTI;. Periodical analysis of Midwifery courses operations and ensuring adherence to competency-based Midwifery Education at identified training sites.

Work with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team for reporting on project related indicators, assessment tools, clinical data of training site as per program need.

Facilitate the development of financial proposals for operationalization of SMTI and MLCUs with district officials for incorporation in the states National Health Mission (NHM) Program Implementation plan (PIP). Coordinate and collaborate with government officials, state nursing council, stakeholders and Jhpiego staff for effective implementation of the programs as well as liaise with other partners working in Midwifery program at the district and state level.

Coordinate with Midwifery Training Institute administrator & state nursing division to facilitate academic mentoring by qualified Midwifery educators, medical preceptor and experienced midwives.

Knowledge management in terms of providing Midwifery and maternal health/SRHâ"¯guidelines to trainers as needed, organizing scientific briefs, advocacy briefs and Audio-visual materials on the midwifery program;. Support State Nursing Council and training sites for regulatory activities of Midwifery program.

Represent State and Jhpiego in district, state, and National event relevant to Midwifery implementation.

Undertake any other related task assigned by the Directorate orâ"¯Supervisor;. Required Qualifications. Sc. An advanced qualification would be preffered.

2 years of experience in teaching/ education/conducting clinical training programs in Pre Service Education/ MNCH.

Technical knowledge and field experience in health programs, particularly Nursing/ Midwifery Education focusing on essential Obstetric Care, IMNCI and Family Planning.

Technical knowledge and experience of pre-service education for competency-based model.

Knowledge of latest GoI Midwifery and other related guidelines, program management, Program Implementation plan (PIP) process and PIP development.

Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies/strategies particularly National Rural Health Mission and Indian Nursing Council.

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