Position: Block Coordinator - Presbyopia Program
Location: Ichhawar Block, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh)
No. of opening: 1
Overview:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.
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WJCF is an Indian not-for-profit entity, registered under Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act 2013, and has an affiliation agreement with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Our mission is to save lives and improve health outcomes in the country by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems. WJCF has partnered with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and state health departments since 2007, providing technical and operational support across key health priorities, including infectious diseases (COVID-19, hepatitis, HIV, TB, vector-borne diseases), non-communicable diseases (cervical cancer, diabetes, sickle cell disease), maternal and child health (anaemia, immunisation, diarrhoea, pneumonia), sexual and reproductive health, health insurance and digital health (AB PM-JAY, ABDM), oxygen and hypoxemia management, safe drinking water, and climate and health.
Programme Overview:
The National Program for Control of Blindness and Vision Impairment (NPCBVI), launched by the Government of India in 1976, has evolved to address not only blindness from cataracts but also the burden of refractive errors. NPCBVI mandates for effective screening and management of presbyopia as part of its refractive-error interventions with the larger aim to enhance the quality of life for older adults and contribute to national goals of equitable eye-care access. In line with these priorities, the William J. Clinton Foundation (WJCF) is planning to conduct a pilot project in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh to improve access to presbyopia care through a decentralized model.
Project Background:
The William J. Clinton Foundation (WJCF) aims to strengthen the public health system’s readiness and capacity to expand access to presbyopia care by integrating eye screening and on-site dispensation of near vision glasses within primary healthcare settings. To advance this objective, WJCF will pilot decentralized presbyopia care in a district of Madhya Pradesh. The pilot will focus on generating operational learnings, implementation insights, and evidence-based approaches that can inform scalable models for state-wide adoption. As part of the initiative, WJCF will support the capacity building of healthcare workers—including primary-level staff and frontline health workers—on presbyopia identification, screening protocols, counselling, and referral pathways, thereby strengthening the delivery of comprehensive eye-care services at the primary-care level. These efforts will be complemented by community engagement and awareness activities designed to improve understanding of presbyopia, encourage timely care-seeking, and enhance the uptake of near-vision correction and comprehensive eye care.
Position Summary:
WJCF is looking to hire a Block Coordinator to support the on-ground implementation of presbyopia program in one district of Madhya Pradesh. The role requires ability to drive project delivery at district level in close collaboration with government officials. The district coordinator will be responsible for effective implementation of all components of the program in the assigned territory. We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with outstanding program implementation capabilities. The candidate must be able to function independently and have a strong commitment to excellence. WJCF places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, humility, responsibility, accountability, tenacity, independence, energy, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Implement operational plans, guide Block Coordinators, and manage relationships with government and non-government stakeholders at the block level.
- Support the rollout of data reporting, monitoring, and evaluation tools to track program performance.
- Facilitate collection and analysis of facility- and community-level data to identify field-level gaps and improvement areas.
- Conduct training sessions for healthcare workers using standardized training materials and eye-screening protocols.
- Support implementation of forecasting and inventory management plans, including rollout of stock monitoring tools and dashboards to ensure uninterrupted commodity supply.
- Prepare documentation and communication materials such as reports, briefs, and updates for government, donor, and other stakeholders.
- Travel at short notice to pilot sites within the block or to the district/state office, as required.
- Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the program leadership.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics/public health/business or a related field and a minimum of five years of professional experience in program implementation.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and engage with government officials and community stakeholders.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and utilization for program evaluation and decision-making.
- Working knowledge in MS Office and familiarity with digital health systems.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and solve challenging problems, in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task with a strong commitment to excellence.
- Hindi language fluency, both written and verbal
Form Link to Block Coordinator, Presbyopia Program – Here