Senior Program Officer
Summary
Leads AI-driven public health programs by coordinating with government and non-profit partners to design, implement, and monitor interventions in maternal, newborn, and child health.
- Contribute to the Innovation team consisting of team members from Programs, Products, Engineering, and AI/ML to build artificial intelligence-based solutions addressing specific problems.
- Build working relationships and be the primary interface with government and non-profit organizations in assigned geography
- Work with partners and stakeholders to develop the roadmap, operational plans, and financial proposals for setting up data collection/field experimentation or rollout sites in the intervention geography.
- Work in collaboration with multifunction teams, partner organizations, and the government to develop high-quality program deliverables. This includes, but is not limited to, study designs, program plans, solution design, training plans, and training content.
- Provide technical support to the identified institute/ clinical sites for successful implementation of desired program components
- Manage the design, implementation, and monitoring of all activities to ensure necessary technical input and coordination to achieve desired results.
- Coordinate and collaborate with government officials and other stakeholders for ongoing implementation of activities in the intervention sites.
- Undertake process documentation of lessons learned during the program implementation and best practices emerging from the intervention sites
- Work closely with the supervisor on setting program priorities, directions, and responding to requests for technical support from relevant stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at various forums & gatherings/meetings involving partners, government officials, and other development organizations.
- Perform other activities, as assigned by the supervisor to achieve organizational goals.
Requirements
- Experience and demonstrated ability working with government health programs, counterparts and systems at the national/state level.
- Direct experience of independently liaising with stakeholders, development partners and government health functionaries.
- Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic documents such as operational guidelines, assessment reports etc.
- Technically proficient in the field of MNCH with up to date skills required for the assigned task.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines.
- Microsoft Office computer skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of his/her time.
Qualifications
- Medical/Nursing graduate with Masters in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent
- At least 5 years of experience working with government programs and systems for large scale public health programs
- Knowledge of latest RMNCH program guidelines and operational components
- Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders and relevant government policies/strategies—particularly National Health Mission
Benefits
Wadhwani AI - Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)
- Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
- Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check-Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
- Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program
- Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,
- Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
- Other Benefits – Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.
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