Social Mobilization Coordinator

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Mapping of all available potential channels and platforms for social mobilization for LF
Develop block/urban area level social mobilization plan in consultation with key stakeholders.
Organize block level orientation of key stakeholders before the MDA rounds.
Coordinate with the health department to ensure the guideline reaches the Drug Administrators before the MDA days.
Coordinate and establish linkages with key stakeholders and officials in select platforms and departments at the block level such as Block Program Manager (BPM) - SRLM, Education Officer at block level, block PRI official, block Community Mobiliser (BCM), existing CSOs/FBOs (Faith Based Organizations), etc.
Coordinate and follow up for supply of IEC materials at the field level.
Coordinate with block level point persons for operationalizing the social mobilization plan.
Provide relevant presentation and reading materials for orientation at the block level.
Supportive supervision visits in the field to overview the preparation and implementation of social mobilization activities and provide feedback to the block level stakeholders and officials.
To support block in organizing training of Drug Administrators.
Conduct a session on social mobilization and interpersonal communication during training
Undertake monitoring during the Mass Drug Administration activities.
Maintain daily Management Information System (MIS)/ reporting.
Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and skills required: The position of social mobilization coordinator will require extensive field travel. Candidate must have his/her own motor bike and valid driving license.
Graduate in any stream with a minimum of 3 years field experience in Social Mobilization of any public health program.
At least 2 years of experience in supervision and project monitoring.
Basic knowledge of Lymphatic Filariasis and experience of liaising with government officials.
Handson experience of MS office package.
Excellent Management and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak, read and write in Hindi/local language.