Consultant - Block Coordinator

4 - 6 years

2 - 6 Lacs

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  • Vaccine Avoidance Behavior Initiative of Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, will be strengthened from block, district level and state level for systematic identification, listing and addressing vaccine hesitant and resistant families and link zero dose children with age-appropriate immunization services to especially benefit vulnerable
  • Improve village, block and district level funded communication plans in place, to systematically engage with high-risk communities and families displaying vaccine avoidance behaviors
  • Strengthen database, resources and capacities to identify, sensitize and engage with local influencers and community group leaders to address underlying reasons for low vaccine uptake.
To achieve the above, PHFI will provide Technical support to block level officials to continue engagement with frontline workers, community groups and influencers from ASHA areas of first phase to sustain the gains of first phase intervention. Systems will be established for capacity building of FLWs to mobilize and link the identified children with immunization services.
This will include facilitating registration of ZD children in UWIN and inclusion in microplanning. PHFI will support health department to adopt participatory and bottom-up village, block and district communication plans that integrate gender-responsive and transformative approaches to empower caregivers and promote male engagement. PHFI will demonstrate and handhold block program managers for RI on use of strategic SBCC interventions for zero dose children and ensuring innovation and quality and will advocate for ear marking of government and interagency resources towards capacity building, communication, and outreach. Evidence-building and documentation will be undertaken to inform scale-up and policy influence.
Qualification:

Essential:

  • Bachelor s degree in any discipline

Desirable:

  • Master s degree in any discipline.
Experience:

Essential:

  • Around 4-6 Years of experience in health, social development projects, or community-based programs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with the PRI, Village/ Urban Committees and local systems and policies.
  • Must own a two-wheeler and possess a valid driving license.

Desirable:

  • Experience in vaccine promotion and disease prevention projects.
  • Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
  • Ability to speak local languages.

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