Location: Madhya Pradesh,None,None

SUMMARYThe Block Coordinator will be responsible for supporting immunization initiatives across multiple blocks in Damoh, Panna, Rewa, Satna, and Singrauli 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. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, with 1-2 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.                 ABOUT USWadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.In the Press:Our Founder Donors are among the Top 100 AI InfluencersG20 India’s Presidency: AI Healthcare, Agriculture, & Education Solutions Showcased Globally. Unlocking the potentials of AI in Public Health Wadhwani AI Takes an Impact-First Approach to Applying Artificial Intelligence - data.orgWinner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022Indian Winners of the 2019 Google AI Impact Challenge, and the first in the Asia Pacific to host Google Fellows Cultures page of Wadhwani AI - https://www.wadhwaniai.org/culture/ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESKey Deliverables (including but not limited to):Participate in relevant block-level meetings related to immunization, such as the Block Task Force for Immunization (BTFI), and present project progress and community feedback.Conduct monthly reviews of immunization status in the blocks, in coordination with all supervisory cadres and the Medical Officer.Undertake field visits for supportive supervision and problem-solving for at least 20 days per month, focusing on the following:Conduct Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercises and social mapping of ASHA/mobilizer areas to identify:Hamlets or pockets not served by ANMs/ASHAs, including:High-risk areas (e.g., geographically difficult or cut-off areas)Tribal and nomadic populationsHabitations of seasonal migratory populationsPeri-urban settlementsZero Dose (ZD) children or pockets, and analyze reasons for vaccine avoidance, including service and demand-related factors, with a gender-sensitive lensLocal leaders or influential individuals who can mobilize vaccine-hesitant familiesCommunity-Based Organizations (CBOs) that can support vaccination effortsBroader reasons behind vaccine hesitancy or refusalAdvocate for the inclusion of ZD communities in Sub-Health Centre (SHC) microplans and communication action plans at both the district and block levels.Facilitate house-to-house engagement by ASHAs/mobilizers to counsel vaccine-hesitant families and refer them to immunization services.Support supervisory cadres (e.g., ASHA Facilitators, Community Health Officers) in providing supportive supervision to frontline workers (FLWs) and ensure regular tracking of ZD communities.Plan and implement demand generation activities, community engagement strategies, and integrated primary health care initiatives.Facilitate registration of beneficiaries in the UWIN portal through FLWs and community engagement efforts.Assist the District Coordinator in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.Identify and document best practices and innovations emerging from the block.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the nature and level of responsibility of the position. REQUIREMENTSPersonal 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 has the ability to 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 simultaneouslyNecessary 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           EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees. We encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability.If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.
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