Regional Coordinator - Anemia Mukt Bharat (IFA Supplementation)

About the role

Evidence Action's technical partner in India, EAII Advisors, supports state governments in evidence-based public health programs such as safe drinking water and deworming. This Regional Coordinator position works with EAII Advisors to strengthen the state's Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative and represents the technical assistance for the Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation program (6 months to 19 years) at district level. The coordinator oversees eight to nine districts in Andhra Pradesh and reports to the State Program Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for regional, district and block officials and represent Evidence Action in district review, coordination committee and health society meetings
• Advocate for expanding the IFA program and help include budgets and IEC strategies in annual NHM Program Implementation Plans
• Travel 18-20 days per month across assigned districts to give on-site support to district officials
• Coordinate drug need assessments, ensure timely requisition and distribution of IFA supplies, and monitor the supply chain to the last mile
• Facilitate the rollout of IFA training (6 months-19 years) and support IEC activities within district budgets
• Monitor programs through training observations and field visits to schools, Anganwadi centers and communities, and supervise the District Program Facilitator where applicable
• Ensure timely monthly reports and HMIS data, share daily updates with the state team, and prepare district action plans

Required profile

• Masters degree (or higher) in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Management or a related field, with 8-9 years of experience in the development sector
• Proven track record coordinating government health initiatives at district and sub-district level in Andhra Pradesh
• Experience working closely with district administration and district-level officers
• Ability to manage multi-district programs and coordinate independently with senior district officials
• Willingness to travel extensively (about 80% of the time) within districts and across the state
• Valid two-wheeler or four-wheeler driving license and preferably access to a personal vehicle; travel and vehicle costs are reimbursed

Required skills

• Telugu for day-to-day work and English for reporting and documentation
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• Ability to analyze basic program data such as coverage and training attendance
• Direct program implementation experience in public health or nutrition is highly desirable