CARE India Hiring for Block Coordinator – Communicab… Job at Patna

BA – BACHELOR OF ARTS

B.SC. – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

BA (SOCIOLOGY)

MSW – MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

The Block Coordinator is responsible for ensuring high quality operational support to the key activities of the Lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program of the government in the assigned Block. The key elimination program activities include Mass Drug Administration (MDA), Morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP), Line listing of LF cases. The nature of operational support to be provided includes capacity and skill building; generation, analysis and use of data in supervision and monitoring; generating and filing reports; participating in pilots and formative studies; supporting the organization of program reviews and communication campaigns. S/he work closely with the Block officials and staff to ensure this and maintain appropriate working relationships with staff of partner agencies involved in LF elimination program.

• Lead, support and ensure high coverage and quality of MDA activities.
• Liaise with MOIC, BDO, VBDS, BHM, BCP to support LF activities and provide techno-managerial support at block level
• Liaise with MOIC and share regular programmatic updates.
• Oversee adequate organization of patient services for lymphedema at PHC/SDH/DH (Patient flow, diagnostics, drug supplies, incentives) and Coordinate with BHM, MOIC for above
• Work very closely with Medical Officer in Charge (MOIC) and Kala Azar Technical Supervisors to support MDA and MMDP activities
• Enhance the use of data for program management by health functionaries block level.
• Coordinate with Kala-Azar Technical Supervisor, Malaria Inspector – for micro planning, supervision plan, training of DA for MDA.
• Ensure adequate update and maintenance of line list of lymphedema and hydrocele cases.
• Facilitate in hydrocele operation camp.
• Work closely with health system to ensure post-surgical follow-up of all operated cases and management / treatment of all LF patients.
• Build capacity and strengthen knowledge base of FLW on an ongoing basis through training and mentorship
• Follow up and ensure availability of medicine before MDA
• Supportive supervision during MDA and data sharing for midcourse correction.
• Participate for different review platform and share field level issues.
• Tracking of SoE/UC and fund disbursement
• Ensure high levels of integrity in the discharge of all functions; particularly, ensure sound control, full compliance, best practice and effective and efficient management of all financial resources.
• Plan and ensure the smooth transition of all key activities.
• Involve local human resource (like Key Informants) for motivating the community people for MDA
• Produce good quality documentation
• Support in other project activities as per requirement.

• Proven ability to identify problem areas, analyze, plan, innovate and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize Government program staff
• Demonstrated ability and judgement to identify programmatic issues that require immediate attention, prioritize, and take appropriate and timely action
• Ability to travel extensively to block and villages and gather firsthand information from community
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated learning agility, pro-activeness and openness to embrace new technologies at work
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and respect diversity in a team
• Excellent knowledge of local language (Hindi/Santhali)
• Accountability and Managing Performance