Block Coordinator

• Support Immunization Coverage: Assist in implementing the Full Immunization Coverage (FIC) project for Zero Dose children, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Collaboration and Planning: Coordinate with block-level stakeholders, including health officials, PRIs, SHGs, and development partners, for effective immunization planning and execution.
• Field Support and Supervision: Mentor and provide supportive supervision to frontline workers such as ASHAs, ANMs, and Anganwadi Workers during Routine Immunization (RI) sessions.
• Community Mobilization and Advocacy: Engage local influencers, PRI members, SHGs, and media to promote immunization, address misconceptions, and encourage community participation.
• Training and Capacity Development: Facilitate training sessions to enhance the knowledge and skills of frontline workers, community influencers, and stakeholders in immunization and SBCC practices.
• Supervision and Monitoring: Conduct regular field visits to monitor immunization activities, adherence to schedules, and compliance with protocols and guidelines.
• Mega Camps and Special Initiatives: Organize and oversee mega immunization camps, coordinating logistics and mobilizing community participation.
• Community Feedback and Reporting: Establish systems to collect real-time community feedback, ensure timely reporting, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Risk Management and Evaluation: Identify programmatic risks, propose mitigation strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in consultation with the District Coordinator.
• Representation and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the organization in block-level meetings and forums, fostering collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Recognition and Motivation: Identify and reward local champions and role models to sustain momentum and motivate the community’s involvement in immunization efforts.
• Documentation and Digital Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of program activities, including digital records, reports, and success stories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Social Work/Social Science/Public Health / Nursing / Social Work / Rural development / any other related field from a reputed university / institute.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in primary healthcare or community programs, preferably in Bihar.
• Strong understanding of health department, ICDS, SRLM, and community dynamics, with experience engaging block-level government officials.
• Hands-on experience in community mobilization, public health, and grassroots collaboration.
• Skilled in supportive supervision of FLWs, data collection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to design and conduct training, with excellent communication and networking skills.
• Experience in routine immunization and polio eradication programs is an advantage.