Block Coordinator

Job Description

The Block Coordinator will be responsible for supporting immunization initiatives in their respective block of Rewa 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant block level meetings related to Immunization such as BTFI, presentation of project progress and community feedback.
• Conduct monthly review of immunization status in the blocks with all supervisory cadres through the Medical Officer.
• Conduct field visits for supportive supervision and problem solving in the field 20 days per month, including PRA exercises and social mapping of ASHA and mobilizer areas to identify unserved hamlets and high-risk pockets.
• Identify Zero Dose (ZD) children and pockets and the reasons behind vaccine avoidance, including gender-related factors.
• Engage local leaders, prominent people, and local CBOs who can mobilize vaccine hesitant families.
• Integrate ZD communities into SHC service delivery micro plans and communication action plans through advocacy at district and block level.
• Facilitate house to house engagements by ASHAs and mobilizers to counsel vaccine hesitant families and refer them to immunization services.
• Support supervisory cadres in extending supportive supervision to frontline workers and ensure regular tracking of ZD communities.
• Plan and execute demand generation, community engagement, immunization, and integrated primary health care activities.
• Facilitate registration in UWIN through frontline workers and community engagement.
• Assist the District Coordinator in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Identify best practices and innovations within the block and document them.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor that is consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.

Requirements

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, with 2-5 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.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates integrity, ethics, compassion and respect.
• Highly motivated and resourceful, with high accountability and ownership.
• Demonstrates speed, agility and innovation in thought and action.
• Evaluates risks and opportunities and uses analytical and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions.
• Manages time and deliverables effectively, with attention to detail and high benchmarks.
• Represents LEHS credibly and forges strong strategic partnerships.
• Builds and leads teams, focusing on skill-building, staff development, performance, and engagement.
• Willing to travel and able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.

Necessary Skills

• Good stakeholder management skills, including managing relationships with government and influencing practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle ad hoc functions as required.
• Good communication skills, sound comprehension, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent community engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel to provide technical assistance across the district to meet timelines.
• Computer proficiency with familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.