Community Facilitator – Project Swasthya Swaraj

Grassroots Research And Advocacy Movement; Vidisha; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Madhya Pradesh is seeking a Community Facilitator for Project Swasthya Swaraj, emphasizing community engagement in public health. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and experience in health governance or community mobilization. This dynamic role includes preparing local profiles, conducting surveys, and organizing trainings, offering significant hands-on experience in the health and social sectors as well as specialized training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in health or governance for postgraduates or 3-5 years for graduates.
• Experience in training coordination and community mobilization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare profiles of local institutions and committees related to health.
• Conduct baseline surveys and organize trainings for community facilitators.
• Participate in capacity-building activities and additional relevant programs.
• Complete Baseline Survey under Swasthya Swaraj with IDIs/FGDs.
• Organize trainings and ToTs for facilitators and stakeholders.
• Mobilize participation in orientation and launch events.
• Participate in capacity-building programs and progress reviews.
• Engage in additional relevant project activities as directed.

Skills

Fluency in Kannada

Documentation skills

Community mobilization

Meeting facilitation

Training coordination

Basic computer skills

Education

Postgraduate degree (MSW/MPH/Sociology)

Graduate degree (BSW/Social Science)

Job description

Community Facilitator – Project Swasthya Swaraj

Grassroots Research And Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) is hiring Community Facilitator (CF) to work under Project Swasthya Swaraj. This is a dynamic field-based role focused on strengthening public health services and engaging with the Panchayati Raj system at the grassroots level.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

1.Preparation of Local Institutional Profiles

• Preparation of Gram Panchayat Profile
• Development of Ayushman Arogya Mandira (AB-HWC/ Sub-Health Centre) profile
• Compilation of profiles for Primary Health Centres and other health facilities

2. Preparation of profiles for various community participation health-related committees

• Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC)
• Jan Arogya Samiti (at AB-HWC and PHC levels)
• Arogya raksha samithi (at PHC and higher health institutions)
• Health Planning and Monitoring Committee (at PHC level)
• Village Water and Sanitation Committee
• Balavikasa samithi

3. Preparation of Profiles of Community-Based Organizations

• Other SHGs formed by community initiatives or NGOs (optional)

4. Completion of Baseline Survey under the Swasthya Swaraj Initiative

• IDIs and FGDs of PR-ERs and Officials and Health-FLWs and Officials
• Checklist of institutions like GP, HWC-AAM, HWC-PHC
• Checklist of VHSNC and JAS
• Any other survey or interaction with the stakeholders involved in the project

5. Organization of Trainings and Related Programs

• Organize Training of Trainers (ToT) for community facilitators and stakeholders
• Mobilize participation of stakeholders in orientation and launch events of the Swasthya Swaraj

6. Participation in Capacity Building Activities

• Actively participate in capacity‑building programs organized by the institution, including training sessions, review meetings, and progress monitoring events

7. Participation in Other Contextual Activities

• Participate in additional relevant programs and activities as directed by the project supervisors and higher authorities of GRAAM.

We’re looking for motivated individuals with

• Postgraduate degree (MSW/MPH/Sociology) and 1+ year of experience in health or governance OR Graduate degree (BSW/Social Science) with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Key skills include: fluency in Kannada (English desirable), strong documentation, and experience in community mobilization, meeting facilitation, and training coordination and Basic Computer Skills.
• This role offers hands‑on field exposure, specialized training, and a strong foundation for careers in public health, community development, and the social sector.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Hunsur and nearby areas.

Note: Please submit your application using the provided Google Form link. Other submission methods will not be accepted.