City Coordinator

Job Title: City Coordinator – Maharashtra (Project MUKTA)
Organization: The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
Location: Maharashtra – Nashik, Nanded, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, Akola
Type: Full-time, 3-year contractual
Salary: ₹38,000 – ₹45,000/month (based on experience)

About us

FOGSI is looking to hire City Coordinators to join Project MUKTA which it has set up under a grant from a family philanthropic foundation to work on Thalassemia prevention.

About FOGSI

FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India) comprises leading Indian obstetricians and gynecologists. With over 46,000 members and 286 societies nationwide, FOGSI champions excellence in women's healthcare by setting high standards for care, promoting education and research, advocating for maternal and child health, and empowering healthcare professionals through ongoing education and development.

About Project MUKTA

Under Project MUKTA (Mission to Unite and Keep Thalassemia Away), FOGSI, in collaboration with partners, will engage private-sector health providers in 31 cities across 5 states to prioritize screening for Thalassemia among pregnant women. Over three years, project MUKTA aims to:

About the Opportunity

The City Coordinator will lead field implementation of the project which will include supporting the delivery of Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions in the respective cities, in coordination with the local FOGSI societies. The CME sessions will cover the Good Clinical Practice Recommendations (GCPR) and learning modules on prioritizing early screening for Thalassemia by Obstetrician and Gynecologists in India. Other responsibilities include leading the engagement with doctors in the network, managing the project outreach, organizing city level events and collecting data.

Why work with Project MUKTA?

India is currently the Thalassemia capital of the world, with 10,000 - 15,000 children born with Thalassemia Major every year. Join Project MUKTA to contribute meaningfully to reducing this number and making India Thalassemia-free. As a part of Project MUKTA, you will:

● Strengthen clinical practices and promote early screening for Thalassemia at private healthcare facilities.

● Help develop strategic partnerships focused on preventing Thalassemia births.

● Engage with seasoned healthcare professionals and public health experts for impactful programs.

● Gain valuable experience in stakeholder management, program management and problem solving.

● Be part of a prestigious collaboration committed to ensuring zero Thalassemia births

● Collaborate with diverse partners across domains including healthcare, diagnostics, and policy and advocacy.

Job Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Engagement with private healthcare providers:

○ Represent Project MUKTA and the PEU-M before all key stakeholders in the intervention state and city including, FOGSI societies and their members, private healthcare providers, Department of Health and Family Welfare, community-based groups, and other stakeholders. Work in coordination with and leverage support from the Health Department and private healthcare providers in the city to support activities of the project.

○ Proactively engage private sector healthcare providers, including OBGYNs, maternity and nursing home practitioners and nurses through introductory meetings, calls, and regular follow-ups to build trust and rapport.

○ Emphasize the value of CME sessions in enhancing clinical skills, improving patient outcomes, and advancing professional development, while addressing any concerns or logistical barriers to their participation.

○ Follow up with the private sector providers on the adoption of practices emphasized in the CME sessions, with support from local FOGSI representatives.

• Coordination and administration for CME events:

○ Oversee all logistics for CME sessions, including securing venues, arranging equipment, coordinating registrations, and preparing materials.

○ Ensure smooth on-site execution by managing setup, attendee check-ins, and providing real-time support to trainers and participants.

○ Undertake regular field visits to private healthcare facilities to support quality of project interventions.

○ Participate in planning and review meetings with FOGSI, PEU-M and other project partners.

• Follow-up and support on monitoring and evaluation:

○ Serve as the main liaison between healthcare providers, the PEU-M, and project partners, ensuring clear communication about CME sessions, and project objectives.

○ After CMEs, follow up with private sector healthcare providers to address any gaps or support needs, and regularly communicate with the PEU-M on clinical practices and observations, to ensure achievement of project objectives.

○ Collaborate with the MEL partner to gather data, administer surveys, and compile reports on participant engagement and outcomes, ensuring timely and accurate feedback collection for future planning.

○ Supporting efforts towards rolling out various campaigns on Thalassemia awareness.

○ Any other task assigned by supervisor/ person authorized by supervisor[1] .

Required Qualifications and Qualities

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Any bachelor’s degree
• Junior to mid-level professional with minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination in the local area. Preferably with experience in healthcare / pharma/ medical device outreach, and engaging with private sector providers.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills to engage with senior professionals such as OBGYNs and other healthcare providers.
• Experience in coordinating events or training, including managing logistics and administrative tasks.
• Ability to collect and report data for monitoring and evaluation.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in the city allocated and occasionally to the headquarter location (Mumbai).
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in handling operational challenges.

Note

● The deadline for submitting applications is within 20 days from the date of advertisement publication.

● This is a contract position for three years, potentially extendable, with a three-month probation; unsuitable candidates will not be confirmed.

● If shortlisted, expect a response within 25 working days. If not contacted, your profile may not have been shortlisted, but we'll keep it for future openings.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 36 months

Pay: ₹38,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person