Project Coordinator

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About the Organization

KHPT is a not-for-profit charitable entity that spearheads focused initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in India. In 2003, KHPT was founded with a mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities and our journey started with the focus on reducing the prevalence of HIV in Karnataka, specifically among most at-risk populations. These interventions were evidence-driven, systematically planned, rigorously implemented, and monitored. We succeeded in scaling impact well beyond Karnataka and KHPT became a learning site for innovative approaches. We work primarily in the fields of Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health (MNCH), Tuberculosis (TB), Adolescent Health (AH), and Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC).

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring the project at taluka level
• To ensure capacity building of Kunigal taluk Frontline Health Workers(FLWs) on ECCD
• Hand holding and mentoring support to Community Facilitators.
• Build rapport and advocacy at the taluk /district level with the officials of Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW), Women and Child Development, Rural development and Panchayath Raj (RDPR), and other concerned departments.
• Conduct monthly review meeting with Community Facilitator and update the progress
• Support in planning and implementation of all planned project activities
• To participate and contribute in the review meetings of the project.
• Participate in taluka level meetings and reviews to update on the project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Postgraduate/graduate in Social Work/Social Science /other relevant degree /minimum 2-3 years of experience of implementing health related programs at the block level.
• Working experience in the region (south Karnataka) is desired.
• Fluency in written and spoken Kannada is a must and Knowledge of English language is desired.
• Knowledge and experience of working in Government systems.
• Good communication, leadership and facilitation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in field areas of Urban PHC in Bengaluru
• Prior experience of working in a Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Health (RMNCH) or Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) related project is an added advantage.
• Expertise in using MS office and web-based information systems.

 

Prospective candidates should submit their applications by clicking the "Apply Online" button next to the relevant vacancy on our current openings page at https://www.khpt.org/work-with-us/.

The deadline for submissions is 28th Jan 2025.

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