Posted Date 9 hours ago(10/28/2026 1:23 AM)

Job ID

2026-8083

Location

IN-Telangana

Category

Local

Employment Status

Full-Time

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).

Jhpiego is seeking a highly motivated State Program Officer based in Telangana for its RISE project. The State Program Officer will coordinate and support day-to-day state implementation of activities, including workplan tracking, stakeholder follow-up, meeting/field-visit coordination, documentation, data and reporting support, capacity-building logistics, partner coordination and transition records. The role will enable State Leads and Technical Advisors to deliver timely, well-documented technical assistance through government systems rather than parallel implementation structures.

Programme Coordination & Workplan Tracking Maintain detailed state workplans, calendars, action trackers and deliverable status for HIV projects related activities; flag delays, dependencies and required follow-up to the State Lead. Coordinate routine communication and scheduling with SACS, district/facility teams, national Advisors, Technical Advisors, MERL/Communications/Operations teams and approved partners. Track implementation of technical-assistance priorities, including decentralized/integrated services, digital/data activities, private-sector engagement, combination prevention, capacity strengthening and transition milestones. Maintain meeting decisions and action logs and follow up responsible persons through closure, ensuring project records reflect current implementation status. Field Visits, Reviews, Workshops & Capacity-Building Support

Plan and coordinate logistics and documentation for joint site visits, state/district reviews, technical working groups, consultations, workshops and trainings. Prepare agendas, participant lists, materials, approvals, attendance records, minutes and post-event action trackers in coordination with technical leads. Support scheduling and follow-up for AAM/PHC/CHC/ART/ICTC and other service-platform assessments or mentoring visits, including private-sector engagement activities as applicable. Coordinate logistical and documentation requirements for MAS, Fast Track City, treatment-outcomes workshops, innovation pilots or other approved accelerator activities in the assigned geography. Data, Documentation, Reporting & Knowledge Support

Compile approved aggregate programme data, action trackers and dashboard inputs for state reviews, district/facility performance discussions and project reporting; coordinate resolution of missing/inconsistent information. Support preparation and filing of monthly/quarterly progress updates, presentations, meeting records, technical-assistance logs, learning notes and relevant documentation. Assist Technical Advisors/MERL teams with preparation of district profiles, scorecards and SOCH-derived management summaries using only authorised data and access pathways. Maintain organised digital and physical project files, version control and evidence folders to support donor/government reporting, audits, transition and close-out readiness. Advertisement Stakeholder, Partner & Referral-System Coordination

Maintain updated contact/stakeholder lists and coordinate follow-up with SACS, facilities, private providers, laboratories, pharmacies, professional associations, CBOs and other approved partners. Support scheduling, documentation and follow-up for private-provider enrolment/reporting, CME/quality events, referral-network strengthening and approved HIVST/PrEP/PEP activities. Support maintenance of approved referral directories/repositories and track operational issues requiring technical escalation or partner action. Operations, Compliance, Transition & Close-Out Support

Coordinate programme logistics, travel/activity documentation and routine administrative inputs in line with Jhpiego/project procedures, working with Operations/Finance/Procurement colleagues as required. Support timely preparation of requests, supporting documents, vendor/venue coordination and activity records for approved meetings, trainings and field activities. Track government ownership and handover milestones, including transfer/archiving of tools, materials, files and agreed responsibilities into appropriate local systems.

• • Graduate degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Management, Life Sciences, Development Studies, Management or a related field.

  Preferred:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Health Management or a related discipline.

  Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in health or development programme coordination, documentation, stakeholder engagement, reporting support or project operations.
  • Experience working with HIV programmes or India's National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) will be preferred.
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  Skills and Competencies

  Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of the local language (Telugu) is essential for effective communication with field-level stakeholders and community members.
  • Working understanding of HIV/NACP programme structures, SACS/district/facility coordination and the HIV prevention-care-treatment cascade; willingness to rapidly learn relevant technical terminology and guidelines.
  • Strong workplan, calendar, action-tracker, meeting and field-visit coordination skills, with disciplined follow-up on responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Ability to compile, clean and present approved programme data/trackers for state reviews and reporting, while maintaining data confidentiality and following project/government data-governance requirements.
  • Experience organising workshops, trainings, consultations and stakeholder meetings, including agendas, materials, attendance, minutes, logistics and post-event action follow-up.
  • Good documentation and communication skills for progress updates, meeting notes, case/learning documentation, partner correspondence and file management.
  • Ability to coordinate across government, technical teams, private-sector/CBO partners, operations, MERL and communications functions

  Core Competencies

  Organisational: Reliability; attention to detail; planning and prioritisation; teamwork; service orientation; integrity; timely follow-up; respect for government systems and project compliance requirements.

  Job Specific: Clear written and verbal communication; strong coordination and documentation; practical problem solving; data/Excel and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders; discretion in handling sensitive programme information.

  Travel Requirements

  The position requires regular travel within the assigned state for meetings, workshops, technical reviews, field visits and coordination with SACS, district health teams, facilities and partner organizations.

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

• Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Women candidates will be preferred.

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

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