Program Officer – Training & Implementation
antara· Program
About this role
Program Officer – Training & Implementation
About the organization
The Antara Foundation (TAF) envisions a world where women and children do not suffer from preventable health conditions. We believe that every mother and each child deserve an equal start to a healthy life. We support the public health system deliver solutions at scale, to improve maternal and child health outcomes, by partnering with government and communities. Interventions of The Antara Foundation follow two closely integrated paths: to help the government system deliver better quality health care to the community and to support the community to mobilize and seek better health outcomes.
We are a young, energetic, and passionate team, and we have worked across Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, and are now initiating work in Odisha under this program.
For more information visit antarafoundation.org.
Reporting to: Director – Programs
Location: Intervention district, Odisha with district-wide travel; regular block and facility presence
Districts: Kandhmal, Kalahandi, Nabarngpur
Position Summary
The Program Officer – Training & Implementation leads health systems strengthening work in the district, planning the district programme, coordinating with officials, and ensuring interventions are implemented and monitored on the ground. The role leads district-level trainings of supervisors and staff nurses — with handholding from the Senior Program Officer – Training & Implementation — and carries facility-level insights into government review and quality platforms, so that improvements are owned by the district health system rather than run in parallel to it. Reporting directly to the Director, Odisha Programme, the role carries direct visibility and a clear voice in shaping district implementation.
Responsibilities
- Lead facility enhancement and HSS interventions in the district, anchoring district-level programme planning.
- Lead district-level trainings of supervisors and staff nurses, with handholding from the Senior Program Officer – Training & Implementation.
- Coordinate with district and block officials on implementation, building government ownership of interventions.
- Attend sector, block, and district-level meetings, keeping programme priorities visible within government review platforms.
- Provide facility-level inputs for NQAS, QIC, BQAC, and DQAC meetings, supporting facility quality certification work.
- Monitor activities and support quality improvement at facilities, identifying systemic gaps early.
- Track district data and report progress accurately and on time.
- Solve day-to-day implementation issues in the district, flagging only what needs SPO or Director-level attention.
Skills and Experience Required
- Postgraduate degree in public health, social work, or a related field.
- 3-5 years in health or development field roles; familiarity with the district context preferred.
- Practical understanding of HSS and district health systems.
- Good coordination and relationship skills with government officials.
- Comfortable using data for monitoring; self-driven and willing to travel within the district.
- Fluency in Odia and English, written and spoken is essential.
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Where is the Program Officer – Training & Implementation position at antara located?
This Program Officer – Training & Implementation role at antara is based in Kalahandi, OR, India, Kandhmal, OR, India, Nabarangpur, OR, India, Odisha, OR, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Program Officer – Training & Implementation role at antara full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Program Officer – Training & Implementation role in the Program department at antara.
Which team or department does the Program Officer – Training & Implementation at antara belong to?
This Program Officer – Training & Implementation position is part of the Program department at antara. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Program Officer – Training & Implementation job at antara posted?
This Program Officer – Training & Implementation position at antara was posted on Jul 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Program Officer – Training & Implementation
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