State Program Officer (Iron and Folic Acid Advisors)

About the role

Evidence Action's technical partner in India, EAII Advisors, supports state governments in evidence-based public health programs such as safe drinking water and deworming and iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation. The State Program Officer reports to the State Program Lead and is based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The role adapts and executes Evidence Action's technical assistance approach for IFA supplementation under Anaemia Mukt Bharat, working with NHM-Andhra Pradesh, the Department of Education, WCD/ICDS and other partners, with about 50% travel within the state.

Key responsibilities

• Policy advocacy: ensure IFA activities are planned and budgeted in state plans, prepare advocacy notes, support state-level decision forums, convene review meetings and coordinate IEC and community mobilisation content
• Program design: align state plans with national guidance, prepare the state IFA implementation plan, support M&E tool design and contribute to budgets and training cascades
• Program management: develop workplans, guide Regional Coordinators, build guidelines and trackers, undertake field visits and coordinate procurement and last-mile distribution
• Knowledge management: prepare program briefs, case studies and documentation, and share findings with stakeholders

Required profile

• Postgraduate degree in public health, nutrition, health management, social work or a related discipline
• 9-10 years' experience in the development sector, preferably with technical advisory support to the Government
• Experience collaborating with the Government on maternal, child health and nutrition programs
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Government departments in Andhra Pradesh
• Demonstrated experience supporting and managing teams
• Working proficiency in Telugu; excellent English communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within the state

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of public-sector health systems and programs, and of public-health and socio-economic issues in Andhra Pradesh
• Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines

What we offer

• Health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions, life and accidental insurance
• PF, ESIC and gratuity as per statutory requirements, optional NPS enrolment
• Flexible basket plan (meal allowance, fuel, health and term insurance, telecom and internet)
• Mental and physical well-being benefits, learning and development benefit, generous leave