Rabies Education Field Officer

Company Description:

Mission Rabies India is a nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating rabies through a One Health approach, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The organization operates in high-risk regions, collaborating with governments, veterinary experts, and local partners. Their programs include mass dog vaccination, community education, and disease surveillance.

• Conduct rabies awareness sessions in schools, colleges, and communities.
• Deliver interactive workshops for special groups (corporate employees, delivery drivers, construction workers, informal sector workers).
• Assist in operating and supporting the Education Truck during community events.
• Distribute IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials such as posters, leaflets, and visual aids.
• Record participant data, feedback, and maintain accurate reports of all sessions.
• Work with community leaders and local influencers to encourage participation and awareness.
• Support training sessions for health workers, municipal staff, feeders, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the vaccination and surveillance teams for joint community outreach when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, BSW, or related field.
• Prior experience in community education, outreach, or awareness campaigns (NGO or public health preferred).
• Strong communication and public speaking skills; fluent in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Ability to engage children, youth, and adults in interactive learning sessions.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain records.

What We Offer:

• CTC Rs. 30,000 per month
• Six-day working week with one weekly day off.
• Leave on national holidays as per policy.
• Training in rabies awareness, dog-bite prevention, and safe animal behavior communication.
• Certification in community awareness and health education.

To Apply:

Kindly submit your application by sending your CV via email to raunak@wvs.org.uk; please use the subject line format as ‘(Position) - (Your name) (for eg. Education Officer - Raunak Rangnekar). Please also include a motivation letter (approx. 500 words) describing your interest in the role, the nonprofit sector at large, and the relevance of your experience to the project