Evidence Action

Non-profit scaling evidence-based health interventions

State Program Officer

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A postgraduate degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Management, Social Work, or a related discipline is required.
At least 9–10 years of experience in the development sector, preferably delivering technical or advisory support to government.
Experience collaborating with government on maternal, child health, and nutrition programs is required.
At least 3 years of experience working with government departments in Andhra Pradesh is required.
Demonstrated experience supporting and managing teams is required.
Strong knowledge of public-sector health systems and programs, and a good understanding of public-health and socio-economic issues in Andhra Pradesh, are required.
Ability to synthesize information clearly and produce high-quality documents to tight deadlines is required.
Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills in English are required; working proficiency in Telugu is also required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while proactively communicating progress, risks, and support needs is required.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within the state is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure IFA activities are well planned and adequately budgeted in State PIPs/RoPs, including for pilots and scale-ups.
Prepare brief, actionable advocacy notes using field data and evidence, and support the State Program Lead in state-level decision forums to drive corrective actions across technical-assistance areas.
Support the Government of Andhra Pradesh in convening regular review meetings with Health, Education, and WCD/ICDS, including preparing clear agendas, data packs, minutes, and action trackers.
Coordinate with the Health/NHM IEC cell and Education/WCD counterparts to refresh IFA IEC/BCC content and integrate IFA/WIFS into school platforms; facilitate timely circulars, guidelines, and orders.
Engage with allied state platforms and partner agencies to strengthen community mobilisation and dissemination.
Coordinate with the National Office and state stakeholders to align state plans with national guidance and Government of Andhra Pradesh priorities to improve quality and effectiveness.
Prepare the state IFA implementation plan with the State Program Lead and National Office; define milestones, roles, and risk mitigations.
Support monitoring and evaluation process design and tool development with the MLE team; ensure data flows enable timely supervision and course correction.
Provide inputs on community mobilisation approaches and identify need-based IEC and social-media materials.
Contribute to state program budgets and support training cascades, including design, materials, delivery quality, and reach.
Develop and manage workplans and timelines with the State Program Lead; track deliverables for internal and external needs and keep the State Program Lead updated on progress and risks.
Guide and support Regional Coordinators for effective field implementation and issue resolution.
Develop guidelines, trackers, and tools for supply, coverage, training, supervision, and reporting to support implementation and monitoring.
Undertake field visits to provide technical support, supervise activities, and liaise with district officials.
Work with the SPC-MLE to qualitatively analyze monitoring data and provide feedback to field teams to improve coverage validation for any and full coverage.
Coordinate with government procurement and logistics counterparts, including state logistics MIS and medical services corporations, to strengthen indenting, allocation, and last-mile distribution.
Prepare program briefs, process documentation, case studies, and best-practice notes; facilitate dissemination with stakeholders.
Engage with stakeholders alongside the State Program Lead to share findings and lessons from implementation.
Maintain up-to-date program documentation and adhere to knowledge-management, file-storage, and access guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Andhra Pradesh’s socio-cultural context and administrative processes.
An action-oriented, flexible, and entrepreneurial problem-solver with strong prioritization across multiple deadlines.
Motivation to achieve high quality and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively across stakeholder levels.
Strong interest in the development sector and working in diverse, mission-driven teams.
A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Nursing is preferred.

State Program Officer ( EAII Advisors)

Evidence Action · Vijayawada, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: Programs

Description

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India.

About EAII

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.

For more information, read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role

The State Program Officer will report to the State Program Lead and be based at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (EAII office). You will help adapt and execute Evidence Action’s technical assistance approach for Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation under Anaemia Mukt Bharat in Andhra Pradesh, working closely with NHM –Andhra Pradesh/DoHFW, Department of Education, WCD/ICDS, and other partners.

The role focuses on high-quality program planning, budget inclusion, supply-chain enablement to the last mile, training cascades, monitoring and coverage validation, and data-driven advocacy. The position involves collaboration with Evidence Action’s MLE, Finance/Procurement, and National Office teams and requires ~50% in-state travel.

Responsibilities

Policy Advocacy

Ensure IFA activities are well planned and adequately budgeted in State PIPs/RoPs, including for pilots/scale-ups.
Prepare brief, actionable advocacy notes using field data and evidence; support SPL in state-level decision forums to drive corrective actions across TA areas.
Support GoAP to convene regular review meetings (Health, Education, WCD/ICDS) with clear agendas, data packs, minutes, and action trackers.
Coordinate with the Health/ NHM IEC cell and Education/WCD counterparts to refresh IFA IEC/BCC content and integrate IFA/WIFS in school platforms; facilitate timely circulars, guidelines, and orders.
Engage with allied state platforms and partner agencies to strengthen community mobilisation and dissemination.

Program Design and Development

Coordinate with the National Office and state stakeholders to align state plans with national guidance and GoAP priorities to improve quality and effectiveness.
Prepare the state IFA implementation plan with SPL/NO; define milestones, roles, and risk mitigations.
Support M&E process design and tool development with the MLE team; ensure data flows enable timely supervision and course correction.
Provide inputs on community mobilisation approaches; identify need-based IEC and social-media materials.
Contribute to state program budgets and support training cascades (design, materials, delivery quality, reach).

Program Management

With the SPL, develop/manage workplans and timelines; track deliverables for internal/external needs; keep SPL updated on progress and risks.
Guide and support Regional Coordinators (RCs) for effective field implementation and issue resolution.
Develop guidelines, trackers, and tools (supply, coverage, training, supervision, reporting) for implementation and monitoring.
Undertake field visits to provide technical support, supervise activities, and liaise with district officials.
Work with SPC-MLE to qualitatively analyze monitoring data and provide feedback to field teams for improved coverage validation (“any” and “full” coverage).
Coordinate with government procurement/logistics counterparts (e.g., state logistics MIS/medical services corp.) to strengthen indenting, allocation, and last-mile distribution.

Knowledge Management

Prepare program briefs, process documentation, case studies, and best-practice notes; facilitate dissemination with stakeholders.
Engage with stakeholders alongside SPL to share findings and lessons from implementation.
Maintain up-to-date program documentation and adhere to KM/file-storage/access guidelines.

Requirements

Essentials:

Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Management, Social Work, or a related discipline.
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Nursing is preferred.
9–10 years’ experience in the development sector, preferably delivering technical/advisory support to the Government
Experience collaborating with the Government on maternal, child health, and nutrition programs
Minimum 3 years of experience working with Government departments in Andhra Pradesh
Demonstrated experience in supporting and managing teams
Strong knowledge of public-sector health systems and programs; good understanding of public-health and socio-economic issues in Andhra Pradesh
Ability to synthesize information clearly and produce high-quality documents to tight deadlines
Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills in English; working proficiency in Telugu required
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications
Ability to work with minimal supervision while proactively communicating progress, risks, and support needs
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within the state

Desirable:

Familiarity with Andhra Pradesh’s socio-cultural context and administrative processes
Action-oriented, flexible, and entrepreneurial problem-solver with strong prioritization across multiple deadlines
Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to communicate effectively across stakeholder levels
Strong interest in the development sector and working in diverse, mission-driven teams

Benefits

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees. Benefits include:

Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions,
Life and Accidental insurance
PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
Optional enrolment in the National Pension System (NPS) through our partner, HDFC Pension
Optional Flexible Basket Plan, offering components such as meal allowance, fuel, top-up health and term insurance, and telecommunications & internet - all forming part of the employee's CTC
Mental and physical well-being benefits
Learning and Development benefit
Generous leave
Avenues for engagement and recognition

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.

All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

Note: This role will be open for applications until, November 25, 2026. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We may close this search earlier than the specified date if we find the right fit. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidate.

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About the Company

Evidence Action

Non-profit scaling evidence-based health interventions

Evidence Action reduces poverty and improves health by scaling proven, cost-effective interventions in low-income regions. Its programs include Deworm the World, which works with governments to run national school-based deworming programs, and Dispensers for Safe Water, which installs chlorine dispensers at rural water sources to provide safe drinking water. The organization supports governments, communities, and other nonprofits by delivering programs that have been rigorously evaluated for impact and cost efficiency, relying on charitable donations, grants, and partnerships to fund scaling. Unlike groups that offer generic aid, Evidence Action emphasizes evidence-based results and tight use of resources to achieve measurable improvements. The goal is to reach millions more people with proven health and poverty-reduction interventions and to demonstrate clear, scalable impact.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $120K
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: 2012

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