This program coordinator role supports the effective implementation of a doctors' mentoring program aimed at strengthening emergency maternal and newborn care services at district hospitals. The position involves coordinating between medical colleges, district hospitals, and government health officials, as well as supporting training, clinical mentoring, and capacity building activities.
Responsibilities
Assist faculty members and clinical experts from assigned medical colleges in developing technical content and PowerPoint presentations for training and mentoring sessions
Facilitate training sessions on emergency maternal and newborn care, manikin-based simulation, standard clinical protocols, and relevant clinical guidelines
Support the conduct of knowledge and skills assessments using OSCEs and manikin-based simulation
Coordinate and facilitate training of nursing and other paramedical staff at district hospitals based on identified training needs
Support faculty in ensuring the quality and consistency of training and mentoring activities
Coordinate with Principals, Medical Superintendents, Heads of Departments (HoDs), and faculty members of assigned medical colleges to plan, schedule, and facilitate training and mentoring visits to district hospitals
Liaise with Civil Surgeons, Medical Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, specialists, Medical Officers, District Programme Managers, Hospital Managers, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate on-site training and mentoring and following up on implementation of mentor
Provide logistical and operational support to faculty mentors during district hospital visits
Undertake follow-up visits and facilitate communication between medical college mentors and district hospital teams
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty members, district health officials, hospital administrators, and other programme stakeholders
Support the assessment of gaps in infrastructure, human resources, equipment, drugs, consumables, and other essential supplies at assigned district hospitals
Maintain records of facility assessments, agreed action points, and progress updates
Facilitate follow-up with district-level officials and hospital authorities to support improvements in service readiness and delivery
Support the Programme Lead in planning, coordinating, and implementing project activities across assigned districts and medical colleges
Prepare, update, and disseminate schedules for training programmes, mentoring visits, workshops, review meetings, and other programme activities
Support other district teams in undertaking training and mentoring visits
Ensure timely arrangements for travel, venue, training materials, and other logistical requirements
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Ensure timely submission of bills and claims to finance department as per norms
Identify operational challenges during programme implementation and communicate them to the Programme Lead for timely resolution
Collect, compile, and maintain data on training programmes, mentoring visits, participant attendance, competency assessments, and facility-level progress
Prepare mentoring visit reports, progress reports, meeting minutes, and other programme-related documents
Maintain updated records of programme activities, identified gaps, follow-up actions, and implementation status
Provide regular updates to the Programme Lead on progress, achievements, field-level challenges, and pending activities
Participate in programme monitoring, review, and evaluation activities as required
Travel as required
Any other task as assigned by the PI
Requirements
B.Sc. Nursing or a degree in AYUSH
Minimum 3 years
Nice to have:
M.Sc. Nursing in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG), Pediatric Nursing, or Community Health Nursing, with a minimum of two years of work experience in public health
Experience of working in Bihar and knowledge of local language
Work experience in health systems development, capacity building, project management, and liaison with diverse stakeholders desirable
Important Details
Duration of Position: 1 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier
Application deadline: 27 October 2026
Application Process
Fill the application form
Mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-PCSC-2634) in the email subject line
About the Company
The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) works towards building a healthier India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology, and facilitating policy and practice in Public Health. Headquartered in New Delhi, PHFI has a national presence through its regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public-private initiative, is governed by an independent board.
