Program Manager - Public Health

Location: Kokrajhar, Assam (Bodoland Territorial Region – BTR: Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with state leadership to ensure smooth implementation of the project plan.
• Submit regular updates and progress reports on program milestones.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with key officials to support implementation and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop and iterate the state-specific program implementation plan.
• Coordinate closely with the central head office team for program-related needs.
• Track program deliverables and escalate anticipated changes to the Program Director.
• Ensure the program is executed in line with the planned timeline and scope.
• Supervise team members and guide their daily work.
• Plan for team expansion and assist in recruitment processes as needed.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and work ethics.
• Foster a cohesive, motivated, and high-performing team.
• Support creation of annual work plans and assist in the appraisal process for team members.
• Prepare and manage the program budget.
• Ensure financial oversight and due diligence throughout implementation.
• Provide accurate forecasts aligned with program needs and communicate them with the central team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and program coordination.
• Proven experience in program management and team leadership.
• Competence in financial oversight and budget handling.
• Ability to forecast risks and design mitigation strategies.
• Educational qualifications (in order of preference):
• MBBS
• M.Sc. / B.Sc. (Nursing)
• MPH
• Allied Life Sciences
• Proficiency in Assamese is mandatory for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Notice Period
• Expected CTC
• Total years of experience
• Do you know Assamese or Bodo?

Work Location: In person