Job Title: Project Officer – Comprehensive Health and
Hygiene Improvement Program (CHHIP)
Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal India
Organisation: DLR Prerna Broadleaf
Job Description
Program Summary
DLR Prerna Broadleaf partners with children and
families in the Eastern Himalayas to develop innovative school-based health
programs that improve educational outcomes and maximize well-being. We believe
a holistic, community-based approach to improving health can unlock human
potential and create opportunities for every child to thrive.
As a member of our team you will contribute in
CHHIP (Comprehensive Health and Hygiene Improvement program):
CHHIP is an innovative approach to
comprehensive school health delivered by community based School Health
Activists (SHAs) in rural primary schools. We are currently partnering with
both Government and low-cost private schools with over 13 schools and 464 students
in rural Darjeeling.
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We partner with children,
families, and schools in Darjeeling as we believe access to health knowledge
and educational opportunity empowers communities to break down barriers to
growth and development for every individual to thrive.
The three main components of our
CHHIP program are to facilitate health education, access to primary health
services and to create a healthy school environment.
CHHIP has made considerable gains
in achieving its objectives with the partner schools of improving the overall
learning environment, providing early intervention for health issues, and
equipping children with the health knowledge and critical life-skills necessary
to take control of their personal development.
DLR Prerna and Broadleaf Health and Education
Alliance implements the programs in Darjeeling.
What we are looking for?
We are seeking a talented and skilled professional
to join our dynamic team. We envision this as a long-term relationship and are
particularly interested in early-career professionals with the desire to learn
and grow with us.
We are especially interested in candidates who will
use this position as a launching pad towards leadership of future school child
health programs.
Qualifications
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BA/S or equivalent is required.
Advanced degree in Social Work, Education Background, Child Development or
other relevant field is preferred.
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Demonstrated maturity and
judgment.
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Ability to work independently
and take initiative. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and
self-manage tasks as assigned.
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Desire to grow and develop as a
professional.
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in spoken and written Nepali highly
valued.
General Position Summary
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The Project Officer coordinates
all project activities in our partner schools and communities. You will
facilitate trainings, monitoring and evaluations of School Health Activists
(SHAs).
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You will supervise the SHAs and
support them both during official and field-works in all the project work and
activities.
Reports Directly to
Project Officers-Broadleaf
Project Director-DLRPrerna-Broadleaf
Directly Supervises
Project Assistant
School
Health Activists
Works Directly with
Partner Communities (school administration,
teachers, staff, parents and caregivers, and students)
Proposed salary: Rs 20000 to Rs 25000 pm gross salary. Final figure to be decided by DLRPrerna.
Proposed salary: Rs 20000 to Rs 25000 pm gross salary. Final figure to be decided by DLRPrerna.
How to apply:
Please send us your resume along with a statement
about why you are excited to join our team and why you are the right fit.
Kindly email application to: dlrpbroadleaf@gmail.com
No other forms of application will be entertained.
If we are interested, your submission will be responded
to within 14 days. Please note that due to a large volume of application, your
application may not be responded to.
DLR Prerna reserves the right to all decisions.
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