Program Officer – Bhiwandi

Program Officer – Bhiwandi

Organization: SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)
Location: Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC), Maharashtra
Apply by: 17 September 2025

About SNEHA

SNEHA is a Mumbai-based non-profit organization committed to improving the health, nutrition, and safety of women and children in vulnerable urban informal settlements.

We work with both care seekers (families, communities) and care providers (public health systems) to bring sustainable improvements in urban health outcomes.

Key Programs:

Maternal and Child Health
Empowerment, Health and Sexuality of Adolescents
Prevention of Violence against Women and Children
Public System Partnership
SNEHA Shakti
Palliative Care
Livelihood Generation

Since 2016, SNEHA has directly reached over 620,555 women, children, and healthcare workers, and indirectly impacted 3.63 million people across Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). With a team of 500+ professionals, SNEHA has a strong track record in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, child malnutrition, adolescent anaemia, and gender-based violence.

About the Program

The MCH - AAHAR Program focuses on:

Reducing malnutrition and maternal anaemia
Improving maternal and child health services
Enhancing referral services for gender-based violence (GBV)
Equipping Anganwadi workers with training for better ICDS service delivery
Sustaining community participation and action through volunteers
Mentoring frontline workers (FLWs) for improved outreach

The program aims to empower communities to demand better services and act as catalysts for sustained change.

What’s in it for Me? (WIIFM)

At SNEHA, we prioritize people. We provide:

A supportive, transparent, and growth-oriented work culture
An open-door policy that encourages innovation and dialogue
Opportunities to develop, contribute ideas, and make a measurable impact

If you value excellence and are passionate about empowering communities, SNEHA is the right place for you.

Profile Snapshot

Designation: Program Officer
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Educational Qualification: Graduation (full-time course)
Experience: Minimum 4 years in community development in at least two areas: maternal & child health, family planning, or working with government social welfare departments
Location: BNMC, Bhiwandi (willingness to travel within Mumbai, Maharashtra, and India for exposure visits)

Key Responsibilities

Plan and organize large-scale community mobilization events and campaigns
Conduct training sessions for health post staff and support PCs in maternity home and hospital staff training
Maintain documentation of activities, trainings, and reports for funders and officials
Assist in referral meetings and support establishing linkages between health posts and maternity homes
Build capacity of community organizers, health committees, and link workers
Supervise and monitor field teams and ensure timely reporting
Ensure accurate data collection and entry into the CommCare application

Management & Reporting

Collect daily reports from community organizers
Manage photos and documentation of events and activities
Cross-check data collected from the field for accuracy

Required Skills & Traits

Familiarity with government systems, ministries, and informal settlements in Mumbai
Fluency in English, Hindi, and Marathi
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong interest in maternal & child health, nutrition, and community development
Self-motivated and able to work independently