Program Coordinator Building Bridges Psp

The Program Coordinator is expected to oversee implementation of planned activities in assigned

municipal corporations. The role also expects building strong rapport with the administrative

officers and the health care providers for better cooperation and support in implementing the

interventions. creating high level advocacy documents such as policy paper, presentations and

manuals. He/She is expected to build the teams capacity in planning and implementing the program

objectives and deliverables.

Job Location: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Networking and partnership:

Strengthening Partnership with different officials at various levels through meetings,
interactions and continuous follow ups with Health posts, Maternity homes, Peripheral
and Tertiary care hospitals in BMC for strengthening referral system, primary health

care and community mobilization for improving maternal and newborn health.
Preparing plan of implementation with the Stakeholders
Strengthening and establishing the regional maternity referral links and co-coordinating

the periodic regional referral meetings.
Ensuring the timely and coordinated intervention on issues raised in the referral

meetings

Monitoring and supervision:
Executing and monitoring the project plan
Monitoring the work plans and deliverables of program officers on daily basis
Monitoring the performance of Program Officers and Community Organizers through

periodic field visits and observations
Conducting timely appraisals of the subordinate staff members

Capacity building of team and health care providers:
Organizing and conducting training programs for various levels of health care

providers and ensuring the availability of skill trainers
Strengthening and establishing the regional maternity referral links and co
- coordinating the periodic regional referral and action group meetings.
Ensuring the timely and coordinated intervention on issues raised in the referral

meetings
Capacity building of the Program Officers and Community Organizers
Regular field visits for the observations and monitoring of the field activities
Conducting monthly review/feedback meetings with the field team

Documentation and reporting:
Documenting project events and meetings
Periodic collation of data and writing reports
Participate in senior management team meetings
Working on tasks assigned by the senior management
Working within the framework of the organization’s policy.
Working in other related aspects of the project as and when required
Managing budget utilization and reporting
Supporting the Associate Program Director to implement, monitor and evaluate

strategic plans and systems
Presenting information, analysis and stories about the projects and partners to

different audiences, including funders
Handling finances and administrative responsibilities

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Masters in Social Work or allied themes with minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in

social field and preferably with health system and community.

Experience of working in the development sector with team management and strong

program implementation experience at least for 2-3 years.

Ability to work in coordination with a large team

Ability to understand data and data analysis

Good knowledge and work experience of Excel, Power point and essential computer

skills

Excellent rapport building and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to interact with the people of different positions and skill sets for positive

outcomes

Multi-tasking and quick turnaround time

Ability to work in demanding environment

Leadership and team management skills/team player
Strong implementation and problem solving skills
Managing collaboration/partnerships and net works
Team dynamic management skills
Understanding of work ethics and values
Command on language written and spoken English
Knowledge of local languages: Hindi and Marathi prefer
Willingness to travel within Mumbai and MMRDA

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

Familiarity with government systems, departments and informal settlements in Mumbai
Experience of working with system and community
Negotiation skills
Patience to work with system

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO PEOPLE WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES;

1. Proficient in reading, writing and speaking in English, Hindi and Marathi,

2. Willingness to travel within Mumbai for fieldwork, with familiarity of the cultural and
linguistic diversity in Mumbai

3. Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines independently as well as in a team

4. Possess excellent communication, observation and listening skills

5. Excellence in Data understanding and analysis

MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

The Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Program Director, and maintains day-to-day
contact with all his/her team members i.e. Program officers, community workers.

“Program Coordinator, Public system partnerships”