24 Aug
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PATH
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New Delhi
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Duty Location: Umaria, Madhya Pradesh
Project: Strengthening Prevention and Management of Hemoglobinopathies with a focus on Thalassemia
Position Summary
PATH seeks a Community Coordinator to support the implementation of the Hemoglobinopathies project in the district of Umaria, Madhya Pradesh. These positions will support community mobilization, facilitate awareness and counselling efforts, and strengthen linkages between community members and public health systems for the prevention, early detection, and management of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. This role will contribute to enhancing screening coverage, promoting treatment adherence, and ensuring effective referral and follow-up mechanisms.
This is a full time, contractual position for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
Capacity building of community health workers on SCD and Thalassemia awareness, Counselling and screening.
Assist in the rollout of community-based screening activities, including planning and mobilizing eligible populations for participation.
Organize and facilitate awareness generation sessions, including school health campaigns, premarital counselling, and outreach programs in tribal and high-risk areas in collaboration with JAS/VHSNC/SHGs.
Provide counselling and education to identified individuals and families affected by SCD/Thalassemia on disease management, prevention of complications, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Support in the distribution and appropriate use of IEC/BCC materials in local language and cultural context.
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📌 Community Coordinator, Hemoglobinopathies project (New Delhi)
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