Block Coordinator

The Block Coordinator will be responsible for supporting immunization initiatives in their respective block of Rewa districts of Madhya Pradesh. Reporting to the Project Coordinator/District Coordinator, the role involves participation in block-level immunization meetings, conducting monthly reviews with medical officers, and undertaking extensive field visits to identify high-risk areas, underserved communities, and zero-dose children. The coordinator will work closely with ASHAs, community health officers, and local leaders to address vaccine hesitancy, integrate zero-dose communities into service delivery plans, and facilitate house-to-house engagements for immunization awareness. Additionally, the role includes planning demand-generation activities, supporting frontline workers in tracking immunization coverage, assisting in UWIN registration, preparing periodic reports, and documenting best practices.

• Participation in relevant block level meetings related to Immunization like BTFI, presentation of project progress and community feedback.
• Conduct monthly review of immunization status in the blocks with all supervisory cadres through the Medical Officer.
• Field visits for supportive supervision and problem solving in the field 20 days per month; for the following

• PRA exercise and social mapping of the ASHA area/mobilizer area for identification of:
• Hamlets/pockets not served by ANM/ASHAs such as High-risk areas such as Geographically difficult/cut out areas, Tribal and nomadic population, habitations of seasonal migratory population, peri urban habitations etc.

• Zero Dose (ZD) children/pockets and identify reasons behind vaccine avoidance service and demand related including gender.

• Local leaders/prominent people who can mobilize vaccine hesitant families
• Local CBOs who can support in vaccination uptake
• Reasons behind vaccine avoidance

• Integrate the ZD communities in the SHC service delivery micro plans and communication action plan through advocacy at district and block level.
• Facilitate house to house engagements by ASHAs/mobilizer to overcome counsel vaccine hesitant families and refer them to immunization services.
• Support supervisory cadre (ASHA facilitator, Community health Officer etc.) in extending supportive supervision to FLWs and ensure regular tracking of ZD communities
• Planning and execution of demand generation, community engagement immunization and integrated primary health care.
• Facilitate registration in UWIN through FLWs and Community engagement.
• Assist District Coordinator in preparing the reports (monthly/quarterly/annual )
• Identify best practices and innovations within block and to document it

Any other duty assigned by supervisor that is consistent with the nature of the job and the level of responsibility.

Requirements

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience (preferably in public health) and proficiency in Hindi and English. Strong community engagement skills and knowledge of local dialects will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates integrity, ethics, compassion and respect;
• Passion for results- Highly motivated and resourceful; demonstrates high accountability, ownership;
• Demonstrates speed, agility and innovation in thought and in action;
• Decision-Making: S/he can evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills to arrive at sound business decisions;
• Result Focused: Manages time and deliverables effectively, demonstrates attention to detail, and sets high benchmarks;
• Brand Ambassador: Represents LEHS credibly and forges strong strategic partnerships.
• People Management: Builds and leads technology teams, provides necessary direction focusing on skill-building, staff development, enhanced performance, and engagement levels.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously

Necessary Skills

• Good stakeholder management skills including establishing and managing relationship with the government and ability to influence practices
• Ability to work under pressure and attend to any ad hoc functions as may be required
• Good communication skills, sound comprehension and analytical abilities
• Excellent community engagement skills
• Willingness to travel to provide technical assistance across the district for meeting the timelines.
• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point