Block Coordinator

Wadhwani AI; Purnia; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadhwani AI is a non-profit institute focused on applied AI for public health and development in India. The role supports immunization initiatives, coordinating with health officials and communities to improve coverage and participation.

You will mentor frontline workers, organize training, and help ensure data-driven decision making across field operations in Bihar and surrounding districts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a reputed university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in primary healthcare or community programs, preferably in Bihar.
• Strong understanding of health departments and community dynamics with experience engaging block-level government officials.
• Hands-on experience in community mobilization, public health, and grassroots collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the Full Immunization Coverage (FIC) project for Zero Dose children and align with project goals.
• Coordinate with block-level health officials, PRIs, SHGs, and development partners for immunization planning and execution.
• Mentor and supervise frontline workers during Routine Immunization sessions.
• Engage local influencers, PRI members, SHGs, and media to promote immunization and community participation.
• Facilitate training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills of frontline workers on immunization and SBCC practices.
• Conduct field visits to monitor immunization activities and adherence to schedules.
• Organize mega immunization camps and coordinate logistics and community involvement.
• Establish systems for real-time community feedback, reporting, and data-driven decisions.
• Identify programmatic risks and propose mitigation strategies in consultation with the District Coordinator.
• Represent the organization in block-level meetings and foster collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Identify and reward local champions to sustain momentum and involvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of program activities including digital records and success stories.

Skills

Community mobilization

Training delivery

Supervision of frontline workers

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Public Health / Nursing / Rural Development

Job description

Wadhwani AI is a non-profit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Gates Foundation, Google.org and Walmart. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

Job Description

• Support Immunization Coverage: Assist in implementing the Full Immunization Coverage (FIC) project for Zero Dose children, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Collaboration and Planning: Coordinate with block-level stakeholders, including health officials, PRIs, SHGs, and development partners, for effective immunization planning and execution.
• Field Support and Supervision: Mentor and provide supportive supervision to frontline workers such as ASHAs, ANMs, and Anganwadi Workers during Routine Immunization (RI) sessions.
• Community Mobilization and Advocacy: Engage local influencers, PRI members, SHGs, and media to promote immunization, address misconceptions, and encourage community participation.
• Training and Capacity Development: Facilitate training sessions to enhance the knowledge and skills of frontline workers, community influencers, and stakeholders in immunization and SBCC practices.
• Supervision and Monitoring: Conduct regular field visits to monitor immunization activities, adherence to schedules, and compliance with protocols and guidelines.
• Mega Camps and Special Initiatives: Organize and oversee mega immunization camps, coordinating logistics and mobilizing community participation.
• Community Feedback and Reporting: Establish systems to collect real-time community feedback, ensure timely reporting, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Risk Management and Evaluation: Identify programmatic risks, propose mitigation strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in consultation with the District Coordinator.
• Representation and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the organization in block-level meetings and forums, fostering collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Recognition and Motivation: Identify and reward local champions and role models to sustain momentum and motivate the community’s involvement in immunization efforts.
• Documentation and Digital Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of program activities, including digital records, reports, and success stories.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Social Work/Social Science/Public Health / Nursing / Social Work / Rural development / any other related field from a reputed university / institute.
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in primary healthcare or community programs, preferably in Bihar.
  
• Strong understanding of health department, ICDS, SRLM, and community dynamics, with experience engaging block-level government officials.
  
• Hands-on experience in community mobilization, public health, and grassroots collaboration.
  
• Skilled in supportive supervision of FLWs, data collection, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Proven ability to design and conduct training, with excellent communication and networking skills.
  
• Experience in routine immunization and polio eradication programs is an advantage.