Training Consultants

Project Concern International; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI India invites applications for a Training Consultant to strengthen LF elimination efforts in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The consultant will lead capacity-building for Medical Officers, NHM staff, CHOs, and frontline workers, focusing on MDA execution, social mobilization, and data-driven improvements.

Role requires hands-on training, field mentorship, and strong reporting skills, with extensive travel and a motorbike.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.
• Must own a motorbike with a valid driving license (extensive field travel).

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions for Medical Officers, NHM staff, and CHOs on MDA planning, preparedness, supervision, and social mobilization.
• Facilitate practical sessions, role-plays, and demonstrations (drug administration, ADR management, refusal conversion, MMDP services).
• Guide on influencer engagement, identification of low coverage/high refusal areas, microplanning, and reporting formats.
• Support integration of CHOs in MDA campaigns and MMDP services.
• Develop CHO-level plans to improve last-mile MDA compliance.
• Submit training reports covering achievements, challenges, gaps, and recommendations.
• Support post-training follow-up and mentoring.
• Analyse pre- and post-test data for planning improvements.

Skills

Public health training

Facilitation

Documentation

Report writing

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Training Consultant
Duration: 62 days (Chhattisgarh) | 60 days (Maharashtra)
Reporting Line: Project Officer
Location: Various districts of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

No Of position: 20
Payment Terms: Monthly

I. BACKGROUND / INTRODUCTION

About PCI India: PCI India is a registered non-profit organization working in India since 1998. With a presence across 23 states and more than 250 districts, the organization impacts approximately 20 million people annually. PCI India specializes in designing and implementing community-driven, scalable, and measurable solutions in areas such as health, nutrition, women’s empowerment, livelihoods, gender, adolescent development, climate action, and emergency response.

With a vision of “A happy, healthy, safe and sustainable world for all” and a mission “to co-create and scale sustainable solutions rooted in community realities,” PCI India works closely with governments and stakeholders to drive systemic and sustainable change.

About the Project

Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease with a proven elimination strategy through Mass Drug Administration (MDA). In India, LF is endemic in 328 districts across 20 states/UTs. However, elimination efforts face challenges due to limited focus on demand generation and community engagement.

PCI India, with support from GSK, is implementing a system-strengthening initiative in Chhattisgarh to accelerate LF elimination. The project focuses on integrating Community Health Officers (CHOs), Rural Health Officers (RHOs), and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) into LF elimination activities, including:

• Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
• Directly Observed Consumption (DOC)
• Refusal conversion
• Community mobilization
• Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP)

II. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To build the capacity of Medical Officers, NHM staff, CHOs, RHOs, and frontline health workers on key aspects of LF elimination, including:

• MDA implementation
• Refusal conversion
• MMDP services

The consultant will also provide field-based mentoring, supportive supervision, and data-driven insights to ensure effective implementation of learnings during MDA and routine service delivery.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

The Training Consultant will:

• Conduct training sessions for Medical Officers, NHM staff, and CHOs on MDA planning, preparedness, supervision, and social mobilization
• Facilitate practical sessions, role-plays, and demonstrations (drug administration, ADR management, refusal conversion, MMDP services)
• Guide on influencer engagement, identification of low coverage/high refusal areas, microplanning, and reporting formats
• Support integration of CHOs in MDA campaigns and MMDP services
• Develop CHO-level plans to improve last-mile MDA compliance
• Submit training reports covering achievements, challenges, gaps, and recommendations
• Support post-training follow-up and mentoring
• Analyse pre- and post-test data for planning improvements
• Undertake additional project-related tasks as assigned

IV. QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related field
• Must own a motorbike with a valid driving license (extensive field travel required)

V. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years of experience in public health training or program implementation
• Experience in NTDs, MDA campaigns, or community health programs preferred
• Proven experience in conducting ToTs and field-level capacity building
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
• Experience working with government stakeholders
• Good computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong report writing skills
• Must have personal laptop/desktop for reporting
• Proficiency in Hindi and local language
• Willingness to travel extensively

VI. RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The selection process will include:

• Application Screening – Based on eligibility and experience
• Technical Assessment – Evaluation of:
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
• Report Writing Test – Assessment of documentation skills
• Technical Interview – Evaluation of:
  • Public health knowledge
  • LF & MDA understanding
  • Training and facilitation skills
  • Stakeholder coordination
• Final Interview – Assessment of:
  • Communication skills
  • Field suitability
  • Professional attitude

PCI India is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or marital status.