District Coordinator

Job description: District Coordinator

Position: District Coordinator (5 open positions across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh)

Nature of employment: Full-time, contract position for 2 years

Locations:
1. Orissa - Cuttack, Ganjam and Khordha districts

2. Bihar - Patna, Gaya and Nawada districts

3. Madhya Pradesh - Gwalior and neighboring districts

4. Uttar Pradesh - Agra and Mathura districts

5. Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi and Maunathbhanjan (Mau) districts 

Reports to: Project Coordinator at the Program Enablement Unit of FOGSI

About us

FOGSI is looking to hire Districts Coordinators to join its Program Enablement Unit which has been set up under a grant from a leading international foundation (referred to as ‘Donor’) to work towards improving maternal healthcare.  

About FOGSI

FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India) comprises leading Indian obstetricians and gynaecologists (OBGYNs). With over 43,000 members and 275 societies nationwide, FOGSI champions excellence in women's healthcare by setting high standards for care, promoting education and research, advocating for maternal and child health, and empowering healthcare professionals through ongoing education and development.

About the Grant

FOGSI, in collaboration with other health sector partners, will engage private-sector health providers in 29 districts across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha to enhance maternal healthcare quality. The focus is on improving care during the intrapartum period through evidence-based continuous professional development (CPD) modules for private healthcare providers and nurses. This initiative aims to strengthen processes and introduce innovative strategies in private sector facilities.

About the Opportunity

Seeking highly motivated professionals for the role of a District Coordinators in FOGSI's Program Enablement Unit (PEU). Responsibilities include managing the project outreach and supporting CPD delivery in the respective districts, in coordination with the local FOGSI societies.  

Why work with FOGSI’s PEU?

Join FOGSI's PEU for a chance to contribute meaningfully to women's healthcare, especially maternal healthcare. Benefit from:

1. Strengthening clinical practices in private facilities for better intrapartum and newborn care.

2. Scaling up innovations and evidence-based practices.

3. Engaging with experienced professionals for impactful programs.

4. Gaining valuable experience in program strategy, training and implementation

5. Being part of a prestigious collaboration dedicated to advancing maternal healthcare.

6. Collaborating with diverse partners over the long term.  

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Job Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities for this role include:

Engagement with private healthcare providers: 

1. Represent PEU before all key stakeholders in the intervention state and districts including, FOGSI societies and their members, private healthcare providers, Department of Health and Family Welfare, community-based groups, and other stakeholders. Work in coordination with and leverage support from the Health Department and private healthcare providers in the district to support activities of the project.

2. Proactively engage private sector healthcare providers, including OBGYNs, maternity and nursing home practitioners and nurses through introductory meetings, calls, and regular follow-ups to build trust and rapport.  

3. Emphasize the value of CPD sessions in enhancing clinical skills, improving patient outcomes, and advancing professional development, while addressing any concerns or logistical barriers to their participation.

4. Follow up with the private sector providers on the adoption of practices emphasized in the CPD sessions, with support from local FOGSI representatives.  

Coordination and administration for CPD events:  

1. Oversee all logistics for CPD sessions, including securing venues, arranging equipment, coordinating registrations, and preparing materials.  

2. Ensure smooth on-site execution by managing setup, attendee check-ins, and providing real-time support to trainers and participants.

3. Undertake regular field visits to private healthcare facilities to support quality of project interventions.

4. Participate in planning and review meetings with FOGSI, PEU and other project partners.  

Follow-up and support on monitoring and evaluation:  

1. Serve as the main liaison between healthcare providers, the PEU, and project partners, ensuring clear communication about CPD sessions, and project objectives.  

2. After CPDs, follow up with private sector healthcare providers to address any gaps or support needs, and regularly communicate with the PEU on clinical practices and observations, to ensure achievement of project objectives  

3. Collaborate with the MEL partner to gather data, administer surveys, and compile reports on participant engagement and outcomes, ensuring timely and accurate feedback collection for future planning.  

4. Any other task assigned by supervisor/ person authorized by supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Qualities:

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

1. Any bachelor’s degree, preferably in public health, pharmacy, nursing, healthcare management, business administration, or related fields.  

2. Junior to mid-level professional with minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination in the local area. Preferably with experience in healthcare / pharma/ medical device outreach, and engaging with private sector providers.  

3. Strong networking and relationship-building skills to engage with senior professionals such as OBGYNs and other healthcare providers like nurses.

4. Experience in coordinating events or training, including managing logistics and administrative tasks.

5. Ability to collect and report data for monitoring and evaluation.

6. Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.

7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly excel.  

8. Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the districts allocated and occasionally to the headquarter location (Mumbai).

9. Problem-solving skills and adaptability in handling operational challenges.

10. Proficiency in the local language of the assigned state (e.g., Hindi, Odia, etc.) and working knowledge of English is required for effective communication with healthcare providers and local stakeholders.

Preferred: 

Experience of working / knowledge of maternal and newborn care would be ideal.  

Other Details:

1. Last date for submitting applications is 30 November 2024

2. The compensation for this role is approximately INR 4,50,000/- per annum, commensurate with candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

3. This is a contract position for two years, potentially extendable, with a three-month probation; unsuitable candidates will not be confirmed.  

4. If shortlisted, expect a response within 25 working days. If not contacted, your profile may not have been shortlisted, but we'll keep it for future openings.

FOGSI - An equal opportunity employer

FOGSI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing all applicants regardless of background. Our workplace fosters respect and celebrates diversity. All applications are welcome and will be fairly evaluated based on job requirements.