District Coordinators

Job Location: Rajasthan/Madhya Pradesh

Number of positions: 03/03

About the organization-

Sangath is one of India’s leading mental health research non-profit organizations. It was founded in 1996 with its headquarters in Goa; major hubs in Delhi and Bhopal, and project sites in many parts of the country. Sangath’s mission and expertise lies in developing and evaluating mental health interventions to be delivered through existing public systems. Its major thematic areas are: Perinatal depression, child development and disability; adolescent health; mental disorders; and ageing.

About project-

The PRESENCE program (Protection, pRomotion, and prEvention of mental health amongSt youth through Early iNtervention and Capacity Enhancement) is focused on strengthening the mental health and resilience of adolescents. 

By working with schools across Madhya Pradesh (Bhind, Morena, Gwalior) and Rajasthan (Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar), the project will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to implement a universal resilience-building intervention, equipping students with the ability to face adversities in their lives and cope during difficult situations. The program also includes a sports-based initiative to teach life skills and prevent substance abuse, combining physical activity with mental health education to promote holistic well-being. 

In addition to these interventions, PRESENCE provides a mental health promotion program through workshops designed for a students and school’s eco-system. These workshops aim to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by building capacity within school communities and fostering a supportive environment for youth. Through this approach, PRESENCE seeks to prevent mental health adversity and promote long-term wellness among adolescents.

 Job Profile:

Lead the project implementation and management at the district level in coordination with Project Coordinator.

Liaison with educational institutions and government departments.

Plan, oversee and monitor the daily activities and operational delivery of the project activities in their own designated district.

Identify and compile lists of potential schools in accordance with project objective.

Travel to field sites to collaborate with schools, collect data, conduct evaluation and feedback survey of the stakeholders involved.

Providing supportive supervision to Psychologists and Adolescent Mental Health Trainers to accomplish in their allocated district targets.

Supporting planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project under the supervision of Project Coordinator.

Prepare reports, maintain records and files related to fieldwork status for communication with project team and collaborators.

Participate in regular project meetings and documentation activities as per the proposed project scope.

Develop participant logs, attendance sheets etc.

Providing support to projects implementation, guaranteeing quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

Assist and participate in other Sangath activities.

Execute any other relevant duties assigned by the Project Coordinator, Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator and Senior Project Coordinator. 

Essential criteria:

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Public Health/Humanities.

Prior experience of working with adolescents in education sector, health sector and community settings.

Prior experience of conducting trainings and workshops.

Willingness to be based in their allocated district and travel to community settings for fieldwork in rural or semi-rural areas.

Verbal and written fluency in Hindi and English.

Good computing (MS Office), organizational and communication skills.

Commitment of a minimum of 1 year.

Desirable requirements:

Prior work experience of working with adolescents at a community level.

Prior experience of working in departments such as RKSK, School settings and other educational sector organisations.

Networks with education sector organisations..

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work on tight deadlines.

Location:

Remuneration and contractual duration–

Salary offered will be commensurate with skills and depend on education, work experience and as per applicable Sangath policy. The initial appointment will be made for a period of 6 months from the date of joining and will be extendable based on performance and availability of funds.

Last Date and address for applications-

Interested candidates should send in their CVs with 2 references and a cover letter to sahili.saxena@sangath.in by 5:00PM IST on 30th September 2024 with the subject line “Application for District Coordinators – Madhya Pradesh” or “Application for District Coordinators – Rajasthan”.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online/in-person interview. Full applications must include a detailed CV.

*Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more details, please go through the website www.sangath.in. Sangath is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.