Senior Programme Officer-Health

Job Description

Title: Senior Programme Officer-Health

Company Name: Friendship

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-04-23

Application Deadline: 2026-04-29

Education:

Requirements:

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:

Responsible for:

• Report writing and documentation.

• Regular communication and coordination with the field team to keep project expenditure and activities on track

• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate steps under the supervision of reportable seniors.

• Conduct regular field visits at project operation sites.

• Organize meetings, seminars, and workshops with the help of the supervisor.

• To look after the administrative issues and & maintain logistic supply, and buffer stock from the head office.

• To assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual work, narrative & analytical reports, and budgets for the projects.

• To prepare Purchase Requisition (according to requirement), ensure delivery to the field level, and keep a record of the project documents.

• Maintain effective coordination with finance, procurement, HR, Admin, and other departments.

• Ensure smooth flow of logistics and other support from the HO to the field.

• To monitor the progress of the program at the field level, manage risks, and prepare plans.

• Maintain communication with donor representatives, the Government, and other stakeholders.

• Prepare SoPs, Guidelines, Reporting formats, and Checklists for service quality assurance and effective monitoring and supervision at the field level.

• Remain up to date with public health and nutrition-related advancements and current information.

Activities:

• Maintain regular communication with the field team.

• Monthly field visits to the project sites to monitor field activities and take necessary corrective measures to strengthen the programme.

• Prepare donor reports, monthly project progress reports, and ensure all deliverables are submitted on time.

• Prepare project budgets, budget variance, PR tracker, and expenditure plan for different projects and maintain close communication and collaboration with project managers to ensure efficient utilization of project resources.

• Ensure program goals and objectives remain aligned with the overall strategic objective of Friendship.

• Understand the concept, strategy, and perception of the entire project.

• Ensure all project-related outcomes, outputs, and results are on track and achieved in a timely manner.

• Maintain liaison with all stakeholders including government, national, international, and UN bodies by actively participating in different workshops, training, meetings, etc.

• To be aware of existing, new, modified, and updated policies of public health project mangement.

• Identifying a strategic position for achieving the goal.

• Constantly monitoring the performance of Friendship Facilities.

• Secure financial and non-financial resources.

• Producing reports, purchase requisitions, recruitment requisitions, and other documents as per programme needs.

• Work closely with the programme support teams to ensure the timely delivery of project resources.

Skill and Competencies

• M.B.B.S/BDS degree with a valid BMDC registration number and a Master’s of Public Health from a reputed institute.

• 2 to 3 years of experience working in a public health project management position in a reputed organization.

• Excellent communication skills, both in Bengali and English.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Team Player.

• Willingness to travel to hard-to-reach areas to oversee project activities.

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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”.

A photograph must be enclosed with the resume.