Assistant Manager Community Health

Job Description

Last date of application: 28th June 2025 About Us We are a social impact organisation, we focus on securing social justice for waste pickers through interventions co-created with waste pickers in the areas of identity rights, access to employment, skill development, and access to family education, healthcare, housing & other social security/entitlements. We are actively engaged in multi-tier policy advocacy. https://hasirudala.in/ Position Overview The Community Health Assistant Manager will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of health initiatives taken by the organization. This includes programs focusing on primary and preventive health, nutrition, and awareness creation. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, managing field teams, and ensuring the effective delivery of health interventions. Responsibilities Program Implementation & Coordination: Organise primary health camps in the communities Assist in executing health programs such as mental health support, nutrition interventions (e.g., oyster mushroom distribution), and chronic disease management for waste pickers. Collaborate with field teams and supervise community health workers to ensure smooth program operations. Coordinate and liaise with local health authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance the overall well-being of waste pickers and their families. Community Engagement & Training Conduct health awareness sessions and capacity-building workshops for waste picker communities. Develop culturally relevant IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials for health promotion. Monitoring & Evaluation Track program performance using relevant indicators and ensure timely reporting. Collect and analyze health data to assess impact and inform program improvements. Contribute to research initiatives and documentation of best practices. Resource Management Manage project resources efficiently, including budget, personnel, and materials. Reporting And Documentation Prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders. Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform future programming Advocacy & Policy Support Advocate for improved healthcare access for informal waste workers through policy engagement and partnerships. Support the development of policy briefs and reports to highlight key health challenges and solutions. Required Qualifications & Skills Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Social Work, Community Development ) Minimum of 3 years of experience in community health program implementation, preferably with marginalized communities. Strong understanding of public health issues affecting informal workers, including occupational health hazards, mental health, and nutrition. Experience in stakeholder engagement, field coordination, and team management. Ability to develop and deliver training programs for community health workers, field facilitators, and beneficiaries. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in Kannada and English. Knowing Hindi would be an added advantage. Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools. Willingness to travel to field locations as required. Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues affecting marginalized groups. Place of Posting: Bengaluru Expected Date of Joining: Immediate. Duration of the contract period: December 2026. Application Instructions Please submit your application consisting of your resume along with a cover letter to: hr@hasirudala.in and CC: to akshatha@hasirudala.in Please mention ‘Assistant Manager -Community Health ‘’ in the email subject line. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Show more Show less