State Program Officer/Assistant Manager – Family Health - Lucknow

Overview 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). The Family Health Program focuses on improving the health and well-being of women, newborns, children, adolescents, and families through high-quality, evidence-based healthcare services. The program supports the Government of Uttar Pradesh in strengthening health systems, improving service delivery, and ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare The State Program Officer/Assistant Manager- Family Health will provide leadership, technical guidance, and managerial oversight to Jhpiego’s Family Health portfolio in Uttar Pradesh, including maternal health, child health, and family planning programs. The position will be responsible for managing teams, strengthening partnerships with government and key stakeholders, ensuring quality implementation of program activities, and timely reporting to donors and internal leadership. The State Program Officer/Assistant Managerwill work closely with state and district teams, technical experts, and partner organizations to advance Jhpiego’s vision of improving family health outcomes in the state. Responsibilities Program and Technical Leadership Provide strategic direction and technical guidance for the implementation of maternal health, child health, and family planning initiatives. Support government counterparts in strengthening quality of care across RMNCH services, including LaQshya, Manyata, and related state/national initiatives. Facilitate adoption of evidence-based approaches, IEC/BCC strategies, and innovations for improving service delivery. Ensure alignment of program activities with national/state priorities and donor requirements. Team Management and Supervision Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 5–6 staff members, ensuring clarity of roles, effective performance management, and professional development. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture. Provide supportive supervision, technical backstopping, and capacity-building opportunities for team members. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships Serve as Jhpiego’s focal point for engagement…