Job
Description
The Senior Program Officer (SPO) will lead the rollout of Manyata 5.0 across assigned states, working closely with key stakeholders, healthcare facilities, and implementation partners. In parallel, the SPO will also support new programme development initiatives by monitoring funding opportunities, coordinating multi-sector inputs for competitive proposals, and cultivating relationships with donors and consortium partners. The role reports to the Senior Director - Strategy, Partnerships, and Growth, maintaining alignment with national strategy and donor requirements. Responsibilities -Lead the implementation of the Manyata 5.0 initiative across assigned states, ensuring that program activities align with project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. -Supervise, as required, state-level Program Officers and other district-level staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical support to ensure the smooth execution of the program. -Act as the primary point of contact for government officials, private healthcare providers, FOGSI/Manyata champions, and local partners. Foster productive working relationships and ensure stakeholder alignment with the program s goals. -Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data. Ensure that the data is accurately captured, analyzed, and used to inform decision-making and program adjustments. -Coordinate the design and delivery of capacity-building initiatives for healthcare providers and program staff. Organize and facilitate workshops, technical training, and post-training follow-ups to strengthen knowledge of maternal and newborn healthcare standards. - Provide technical oversight for the implementation of quality improvement activities in maternal and newborn healthcare facilities, ensuring that Manyata standards are integrated effectively. -Work closely with the ME team to track program outcomes, indicators, and overall impact. Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement. -Support policy dialogue with government officials and partners at the state and district levels to advocate for the integration of Manyata standards in maternal and newborn care. Continuously scan and prioritise donor calls, government RFPs/EOIs, and philanthropic leads, producing rapid go/no-go briefs and partner/stakeholder maps. -Coordinate with cross-functional teams, driving timelines, resource libraries, and internal reviews. -Draft or polish concept notes, technical narratives, and budgets, incorporating inputs from technical, MEL, finance, and HR to deliver compliant, competitive proposals. - Track donor queries, facilitate timely responses, document lessons learned, and cultivate relationships with funders and consortium partners. - Prepare and submit high-quality reports on program progress, challenges, and successes to the National Program Officer. Ensure timely and comprehensive documentation of activities and outcomes. - Regular travel to districts and healthcare facilities to monitor the implementation of program activities and provide on-ground support. -Any tasks assigned by the supervisor Required Qualifications - Graduate degree in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Alternative Medicine, or any other related field - A Masters in public health (MPH) or equivalent is preferred. - 5-8 years of experience working in public health programs, especially in maternal and newborn health or quality of care initiatives. - Familiarity with the Indian health system, government health programs (NRHM, NHM), and key stakeholders in the healthcare sector
