Program Officer – Training & Implementation in Odisha | The Antara Foundation

The Antara Foundation

The Antara Foundation is a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child health outcomes by strengthening government health systems and empowering communities. Through close partnerships with state governments, frontline health workers and local communities, the organisation designs evidence-based interventions that improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for women and children across India.

Role

The Antara Foundation is hiring a Program Officer – Training & Implementation in Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur, Odisha. This full-time, field-based role leads district-level health systems strengthening initiatives by planning programmes, coordinating with government stakeholders and ensuring high-quality implementation of maternal and child health interventions. You will work closely with district and block health officials while travelling regularly across health facilities and intervention locations within the assigned district to support programme implementation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead district-level facility enhancement and health systems strengthening interventions.
• Plan and coordinate programme implementation across the assigned district.
• Conduct district-level training programmes for supervisors and staff nurses.
• Build strong partnerships with district and block government officials.
• Represent programme priorities in sector, block and district review meetings.
• Support NQAS, QIC, BQAC and DQAC quality certification processes.
• Monitor programme implementation and identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Track district data and prepare timely programme reports.
• Resolve day-to-day implementation challenges while escalating critical issues when required.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Work or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in public health or development programmes.
• Understanding of health systems strengthening and district health systems.
• Experience coordinating with government departments and stakeholders.
• Strong monitoring, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using programme data for monitoring and decision-making.
• Fluency in Odia and English.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned district.

Benefits

• Opportunity to strengthen public health systems at the district level.
• Work closely with government health departments and frontline workers.
• Contribute to improving maternal and child health outcomes.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Professional growth in programme implementation and public health leadership.

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Interested candidates can apply through the application link given below.

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