YRGT1110

Zoho; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Health insurance coverage

Collaborative environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

YRGaitonde Medical Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF) invites applications for a City Coordination Officer. Based in Hyderabad, you will coordinate project activities, engage stakeholders, and support One Health surveillance in peri-urban areas.

The role requires strong teamwork and adherence to ethical guidelines. Minimum 3 years in urban health programs, fluency in Telugu, and ability to work with senior experts are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in urban health or urban livelihood programs.
• Fluency in Telugu language.
• Ability to learn fast and work with senior subject experts.
• Knowledge of tools for designing case studies and testimonial videos.
• Understanding of Telangana health systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement project activities in coordination with stakeholders and report to City Coordinator.
• Support urban surveillance and One Health activities in peri-urban areas.
• Coordinate private sector mapping to improve reporting and outbreak response.
• Engage RWAs for mock drills and community IHIP reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, safeguarding, data protection and financial policies.

Skills

Urban health

Stakeholder management

One Health

Disease surveillance

Telugu language

AV tools knowledge

Tools

AV design tools

Job description

YRGaitonde Medical Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF)

Project

JSI

Experience Required

5years

Compensation

Remunerationwill reflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approvedbudget

About YRG MERF

Establishedin 1993, YRGMERF is a pioneering non-governmental organisation in India,committed to transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusivepartnerships, and forward-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrityand sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challengesempowering communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. Weprovide comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment,particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.

YRGMERFis anticipating a project to strengthen the Urban Ecosystem Against FutureDisease Threats by implementing a framework for urban-peri-urban coordination.This project if commissioned will require a team of below positions to supportthe coordination, implementation and monitoring of several components.

KeyResponsibilities of City Coordination Officer

TheCity Coordination Officer will be responsible for implementation of the projectactivities in coordination with stakeholders. Will report to City Coordinatorbased in Hyderabad. Will work closely with other team members.

ProjectImplementation Support

• Rapid mapping of environmentalrisks and peri-urban jurisdictional "grey zones" to prepare acomprehensive baseline of current surveillance system and activities, role ofvarious stakeholders.
• Will be responsible to support One Health Activitiesin high priority wards and grey zones in peri-urban areas of the selectedmunicipal corporations.
• Supportsin conducting a needs assessment for targeted upskilling sessions forhealthcare providers on IHIP reporting, outbreak investigation, and response.
• Support implementation of private sector mapping toimprove IHIP reporting, participation in outbreak response activities.
• Supports in implementation of rumour sentinelactivities by identifying them, skilling them to address such issues under theguidance of MSU and MSVC
• Works closely with other department staff to ensurethat there is coordinated response during any outbreak in the priority wardsand selected peri-urban areas.
• Supports implementation of IHIP reporting acrossother clinics managed in the urban areas in addition to UPHCs in these selectedcorporations.
• Supports implementation of engagement of RWAs in theselected geographies so that they participate in mock drills, community IHIPreporting.
• Ensures that all project activities comply withYRGMERF’s organisational policies on ethics, safeguarding, data protection, andfinancial management

Reportingand Documentation

• Ensures that the IHIP reported events arecoordinated well with other department, the feedback closure loop is updatedwith MSU in specific geographies.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure thatthe JRRT activities are updated with MSU
• Ensuresthat best practices are documented and shared with the Program Associate.

AdditionalDuties

• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by thesupervisor in support of project objectives.
  

Requirements

• Good understanding of the work related to disease surveillance,One Health Activities
• Ability to learn fast and work with senior andexperienced subject experts
• Knowledge of latest tools for designing casestudies, testimonial videos, other AV products
• Understanding of Telangana Health Systems is must
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team andmanage time for multiple tasks

Qualificationsand Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in urban health, urbanlivelihood program
• Very good understanding of role of variousstakeholders in a corporation is critical for this position
• Experience managing stakeholders for communityengagement, implementation of health activities is essential
• Must be fluent in Telugu language
• Owntwo-wheeler with valid driving licence is strongly preferred.
  

Benefits & Work Environment

• 24 days of annual leave, in addition topublic holidays.
• Health insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work in a collaborativeand inclusive environment.
• Scope for learning and professionaldevelopment.

YRGis an equal-opportunityorganisation. At YRG, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity asasp of our values. We celebrate employee’s differences in abilities, sexualorientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our team are people with differentstrengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improvingpeople's lives.