Project Coordinator – Panchayat Led Comprehensive Health Care Model (Madhya Pradesh)

Grassroots Research And Advocacy Movement; Vidisha; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health advocacy organization is seeking a Project Coordinator to implement Panchayat-led healthcare models in Madhya Pradesh. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, obtaining state approvals, and translating research tools for field use. The ideal candidate should have project management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to improving community healthcare practices. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful health initiatives within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in project implementation and coordination.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to translate research tools and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with various stakeholders for program execution.
• Seek administrative approvals from State officials.
• Identify suitable districts and blocks for project implementation.
• Translate research tools into Hindi and validate for use.
• Facilitate ethical review committee approval processes.
• Identify suitable office space for project operations.
• Select competent community facilitators for project activities.

Job description

Reports to: Project Lead

Role Purpose

The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in implementing and supporting Panchayat-led comprehensive healthcare models in Madhya Pradesh. The position involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including panchayats, health department, women and child development, other suitable government bodies, healthcare providers and community members, to ensure the effective execution of the program objectives.

Liaison with State for administrative approval

• Seek appointments with key State officials such as: – MD, NHM– ACS / PRS, Health Department (or other suitable Department based on discussions and any other required Department consultation)
• Identify suitable District and Block for project implementation in consultation with Govt.
• Get the data related to parameters given by GRAM about district and blocks.
• Develop a data base of credible NGO’s in MP who can partner with data collection work/projects of GRAAM.

Expected outcomes –

• Focused District and intensive Block finalized based on project aims and objectives.
• State concurrence obtained to implement the Swasthya Swaraj project in the selected District of Madhya Pradesh.
• Official State approval / concurrence order issued.

Translation of Research Tools (17 tools)

Expected outcomes –

• Research tools translated into Hindi and validated for field use.

Identification of ICMR Ethical Review Committee organizations in Bhopal
(DHR Approved)

• Develop project PPT, Activity chart in Hindi.

Expected outcomes –

• List of eligible and recognized ICMR-affiliated ethical review bodies in Bhopal prepared and shared for review and finalisation

Organising Ethical Review Committee Meeting

Expected outcome –

• Facilitate the process along with Research team for ERC approval

Identification of Office Space in the finalised District

• Other tasks depends on approval received in November 2025

Expected Outcome –

• Suitable office space identified and finalized for project coordination and field operations.
• Ensure the required space for ‘Demo place’ along with the office operations

Identification of competent Community Facilitators (6–8 persons)

Expected Outcome –

• List of shortlisted and suitable Community Facilitators prepared for engagement in project activities.

Community Facilitator – Project Swasthya Swaraj