Program Coordinator

Vacancies: Multiple

Salary: Rs. 6,00,000/- Annum
Contract: 6 months, with a probation period of 1 month. Contract extension contingent on performance.
Location: Multiple Districts in Rajasthan
Application: Please apply here

About Ansh

Ansh, a Charity Entrepreneurship incubated charity, is dedicated to saving newborn lives by building healthcare capacity in government district hospitals in India. Our mission is to create a scalable and cost-effective model that implements Kangaroo care and other impact focused newborn care practices such as breastfeeding counselling, monitoring of danger signs, IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) measures, counselling in best newborn care practices and closely working with the hospital on making these services long-term and sustainable.

Our main intervention is Kangaroo Care, a highly cost-effective and scientifically proven intervention for saving newborn lives. Kangaroo Care has three components:

Skin-to-Skin Contact: Skin-to-skin contact with the mother regulates the infant’s body temperature, reducing hypothermia
Close Monitoring: Monitoring mothers and newborns for danger signs
Exclusive Breastfeeding: Exclusive breastfeeding provides benefits to the infant's immune system and help in weight gain

We run two KMC programs our hospitals:

KMC in Post Natal Care (PNC) Ward Program for Stable Low Birth Weight and Preterm Newborns
Early Initiation of KMC in Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) Program for Unstable Low Birth Weight and Preterm Newborns

Main model components are:

Repurpose some space in the health facilities and create dedicated space for Kangaroo Care
Recruit health workers to act as dedicated Kangaroo Care counsellors for mothers
Provide training to clinicians and nurses on supporting and managing kangaroo care and other components of the program
Follow up with mothers after discharge to ensure continued behavioral change and monitor the newborn for any danger signs

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Position Overview

This critical role will help sustain Ansh’s program in the challenging Pali district. You’ll oversee program implementation at the health facility, liaise with stakeholders, and manage nursing staff. As we expand, you’ll contribute to overall program coordination and management.

Ideal candidates are passionate problem-solvers who thrive in demanding environments. If you’re up for the challenge of driving KMC adherence and improving health outcomes, apply now.

Key Responsibilities

Network and liaise with Government functionaries, and other key players at the various levels in the Program Area such as NGOs, Civil Societies, local bodies, and program champions towards ensuring synergy.
Prepare monthly rosters for nurse shifts by the last working day of every month
Contribute to hiring, training and reviewing nursing staff
Manage a team of 10-12 nurses and ensure that they are following the guidelines set by Ansh
Identify potential beneficiaries for screening by doing multiple rounds to the labour and delivery room everyday
Track deaths, readmissions, referrals, critical cases and KMC Champions
Ensure that babies meet the discharge criteria set by the government and our KMC program
Ensure that babies who are exhibiting danger and distress signs are referred as per protocol and receive necessary medical attention
Ensure that follow-ups are conducted in a timely manner
Oversee & Ensure Infection Prevention and Control processes by Nursing and Hospital staff
Manage and track Inventory
Help the nurses with firefighting and troubleshooting any patient care issues they may encounter
Help nurses counsel challenging families
Ensure accuracy and completeness in all documentation and data management processes.
Strengthen and enhance the quality of all program components through continuous and close coordination and coaching of the nursing team, and problem-solving the operational challenges at the healthcare facility.
Share information, and issues with your line manager and help improve the quality of data collected at the healthcare facility and on the phone.

Who Should Apply?

If you are a creative, self-motivated thinker who enjoys working in a fast paced work environment. Someone who strongly values the importance of effective and innovative pedagogy along with high impact work.

Masters in Social Work / Social Science / Public Health and Bachelors in Nursing
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in supporting implementation of maternal or child health or nutrition programs at the District level
Demonstrated experience of working with data-driven NGOs
Excellent knowledge of local language (Hindi)

Skills and Competencies

Stakeholder Management: ability to identify, engage, and manage relationships with individuals and groups who have a direct or indirect interest in the organisation's activities, goals, or outcomes
Communication Skills: ability to exchange information in a clear, respectful, and timely manner and adapting to needs of a diverse range of stakeholders
Project Management: ability to plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects by defining clear objectives, allocating resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members and stakeholders to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria
Knowledge of Postnatal and newborn care: understanding and experience in application of principles, practices, and guidelines related to the care and well-being of mothers and newborns during the postnatal period
Data Collection and Management: a proven track record of collecting and managing data, preferably within a public health setting and an ability to identify and use the right data collection methods and instruments for the context.

Benefits

Your work will save lives - we can prove it!
Work closely with our beneficiaries on the ground and be able to witness your impact.
You’ll be part of a mission-driven, impact-focused organization with strong values, delivering programmes grounded in evidence.
We offer a Monday-Friday work week, unlike the standard 6-day work week in India. You're also free to adjust your daily hours to what suits you best.
This is a high-leverage role in a growing organization. Our significantly expanding programs offer many opportunities for outsized personal impact.
We foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, conduct monthly feedback meetings across all levels and consider high performing team members for promotions before opening public hiring rounds.
Benefits include 30 days’ paid holiday leave per year at full pay, double the standard 15 days in India.
You choose your holidays. With our diverse team, you’re free to decide which days matter most to you — there are no mandatory holidays.

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Hiring Process

If this all sounds exciting, please fill out this form to confirm your interest in the role. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and progressing candidates to the next stage. As we continue expanding to new districts, we hire throughout the year.