TITLE: Field Program Coordinator
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 (One)
LOCATION: Ranchi (Jharkhand)
DEPARTMENT: Programs REPORTS
TO: Manager - Program Implementation
SUPERVISES: None Salary
Band: F
CATEGORY: Program Operations
Email ID: careers@psi.org.in

• Introduction

  • Brief overview of the importance of family planning in improving reproductive and sexual health.
  • Introduction to the role of community health workers (CHWs) in promoting family planning services, with a focus on ASHA and ANM in urban areas.
  • Importance of empowering CHWs to enhance family planning advocacy and service delivery.

• Challenges in Urban Family Planning

  • Discussion on the unique challenges faced in delivering family planning services in urban areas.
  • Limited access to healthcare facilities and services.
  • Socio-cultural barriers and misconceptions about family planning.
  • Importance of tailored strategies for urban populations.

• Role of Community Health Workers

  • Overview of the roles and responsibilities of ASHA and ANM in promoting family planning.
  • Their significance in bridging the gap between communities and formal healthcare systems.
  • Discussion on the potential of CHWs to drive demand for family planning services.

• Strategies for Empowering CHWs

  • Training and capacity-building initiatives for CHWs to enhance their knowledge and skills in family planning counseling and service provision.
  • Leveraging technology for better data management and communication among CHWs and healthcare facilities.
  • Strengthening collaboration between CHWs, public health facilities, and private sector providers.

• Engagement with Public and Private Sectors

  • Importance of fostering partnerships between CHWs and both public and private healthcare sectors.
  • Facilitating referrals and ensuring seamless integration of family planning services across different healthcare settings.
  • Addressing challenges related to quality of care and accessibility in private sector engagement.

• Community Engagement and Demand Generation

  • Strategies for community engagement and mobilization to increase awareness and demand for family planning services.
  • Importance of culturally sensitive approaches and tailored messaging.
  • Involvement of community leaders and influencers in advocacy efforts.

• Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Importance of robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track the performance of CHWs in family planning advocacy and service delivery.
  • Utilization of data for informed decision-making and program improvement.

• Conclusion

• Recap of the key points discussed.
• Emphasis on the critical role of CHWs in promoting family planning in urban areas.
• Call to action for stakeholders to invest in empowering CHWs and strengthening family planning services for urban populations.

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