Programme Specialist - Health

Job Description

Title: Programme Specialist - Health

Company Name: Friendship

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-10-17

Application Deadline: 2026-10-24

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:

Responsibilities:

1. Project planning, implementation, and Monitoring 

2. Coordination and representation 

3. Staff Capacity development and quality assurance 

4. Staff Management and supervision 

5. Data management and Reporting

Activities:

1. Project planning, Implementation and Monitoring:

• Prepare an implementation plan and annual budget of the project in consultation with the Team Leader and CSUs.

• Ensure that the program activities in the field are conducted as per organizational compliance.

• Supervise and support the field teams to ensure timely implementation of plans and strategies.

• Help field teams with suggestions and direct interventions in case of any problems hindering field implementation.

• Provide ideas and suggestions for improving program implementation/program performance.

• Support the field teams/offices with timely allocation of resources (monthly budget, training materials, equipment, medicines & other logistics, etc.) for effective implementation of the program activities.

• Ensure that field offices are functioning as per approved norms.

• Critically analyze progress/challenges/gaps of the program and support to improve implementation strategies.

• Ensure a team spirit for effective implementation of the project.

2: Coordination and representation:

• Establish good linkage and coordination with local government and other local civil society organizations and stakeholders.

• Represent Friendship in relevant meetings and workshops organized by partners, other civil society organizations and networks, and government.

• Share project-level learning, best practices, and experiences in different forums and with concerned line agencies.

• Coordinate local advocacy events and stakeholder capacity-building workshops/meetings.

• Identify potential partners among NGOs/Government departments and other agencies; develop relationships with them to enhance the program.

• Help field teams to develop relationships with local NGOs and government agencies as required · Organize and facilitate planning and monitoring meetings with different stakeholders.

• Maintain and nurture inter-team coordination at head office with desired outcomes.

3: Staff Capacity development and quality assurance:

• Identify staff capacity building needs, develop capacity building plans and support implementation of capacity building plans.

• Initiate/support capacity building initiatives (e.g. training and quality assurance) aimed at strengthening the outreach program.

• Provide inputs in improving quality of care to all services and project-related activities

• Ensure supportive supervision, coaching and mentoring support for field staff

• Ensure staff development through analysis of staff capacity and project requirements.

4: Staff Management and supervision:

• Provide input  in staff development

• Ensure all kinds of day-to-day management support for all field-based staff

• Ensure the staff based in remote areas are adequately supported and motivated through proper logistical and mentoring support.

• Guide, support and assist team building initiatives in the field

• Ensure that appraisals are conducted as per schedule and with quality

5: Data Management, Documentation and Reporting:

• Monitor data collection and provide inputs to development of formats and procedures; data analysis planning.

• Under the guidance of the MIS department, ensure smooth and timely flow of data from the field to Head Office.

• Regularly review data/performance statistics; share as appropriate and use the data for improvement of the program.

• Ensure smooth flow of information from HO to field and vice versa; take initiatives to minimize

• Regularly review monthly progress reports and share as appropriate

• Provide inputs to and/or prepare organizational and donor reports

• Review and monitor budget at implementation level and provide feedback on variances.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS+MPH or a relevant postgraduate degree in public health

Required Experience:

More than 3 years of experience in the field of public health

Skills and Competencies:

• Any other certification in business/marketing/communication will be an added qualification.

• A good planner and organizer

• Good motivator and able to provide inspiration and encouragement to field teams

• Excellent coordinator, and able to coordinate activities within the designated area and also with the larger Friendship outreach program.

• Good communication skills- needs to be a good communicator with all the field teams;

• Fluency in English and ability to engage with donors

• Ability to make quick decisions independently

• Must be flexible and adaptive; should be able to undertake frequent travels

• Any other task delegated from time to time

• Management and Leadership

• Monitoring and Supervision

• Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Teamwork and networking

• Creates a learning environment.

Read Before Apply

Please note that applications via any other method will not be considered. 

“FRIENDSHIP is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and employees, Donors, visiting Doctors, visiting Journalists, visitors, beneficiaries, including communities where we work and volunteers/interns. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure fully include background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding. 

FRIENDSHIP is an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in a disqualification of candidature”.

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