JSI R&T India Foundation
Job Description
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Position Name:
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Field Officer
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Position Type:
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Full Time
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Company/Project:
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JSI R&T India Foundation / TUSHTI Project
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Reporting to:
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Block Coordinator
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Locations:
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Gujarat (Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Gir Somnath, Amreli District)
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No. of positions with locations:
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Devbhumi Dwarka – 11 positions
Porbandar – 5 positions
Gir Somnath – 8 positions
Amreli – 6 positions
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Background
JSI R&T India Foundation (JSI Foundation) is a not-for-profit organization, registered in 2014 under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. The mission of the JSI Foundation is to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable communities through innovative, evidence informed and replicable strategies in partnership with government, private sector and civil society. JSI Foundation works closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Women and Child Development, as well as state counterparts, leading CSR companies, and Global Fund to implement context specific and comprehensive public health programs in India.
Project Overview
Project Tushti, supported by Nayara Energy, is a flagship initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and improving health outcomes in high-burden areas of Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat. Since its inception in 2019, the project has implemented community-driven interventions that have significantly reduced malnutrition rates in targeted regions.
Building on its success in Devbhumi Dwarka, Project TUSHTI is being expanded to Porbandar, Gir Somnath and Amreli districts, in addition to Devbhumi Dwarka to strengthen maternal and child nutrition outcomes, reduce malnutrition, and build Suposhit Panchayats through convergence, behaviour change communication and service strengthening.
Job Summary
The Field Officer (FO) will be responsible for implementing Project TUSHTI activities at the village and Anganwadi Centre (AWC) level in assigned clusters (approximately 45–50 AWCs). The FO will work closely with ICDS, Health Department functionaries, Panchayats and project teams to ensure effective execution of nutrition interventions, accurate data tracking and sustained community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Field Implementation & Service Delivery
- Implement project activities as per the approved work plan in assigned villages and AWCs.
- Conduct joint growth monitoring (weight, height, MUAC) with AWWs and health staff.
- Identify, line-list and follow up with SAM, MAM, SUW and MUW children.
- Support implementation of CMAM-related activities, Nutritional Care Centre models and other new initiatives.
2. Maternal & Child Nutrition Support
- Conduct home visits and counselling for caregivers of malnourished children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- Promote optimal practices for ANC, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and THR utilization.
3. Community Engagement & Convergence
- Support and facilitate Poshan Sabhas, VHSNDs, and Four Tuesday events at AWCs.
- Strengthen VHSNCs and promote community-led nutrition action planning.
- Work in convergence with AWWs, ASHAs, ANMs and PRI members.
4. Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate beneficiary records using Poshan Tracker and Tushti Digital Health Card.
- Ensure timely data entry, verification, and documentation of nutrition outcomes.
- Support supervisors in monitoring, reporting and review meetings.
5. Capacity Building & IEC Support
- Support training and on-job mentoring of AWWs on growth monitoring, counselling, and SBCC.
- Use IEC/BCC materials effectively during counselling sessions and community events.
- Assist in development and dissemination of district-specific IEC materials as needed.
6. Any Other Duties
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Block Coordinator or District Project Manager in line with project objectives.
Key Deliverables / Outputs
- Ensure regular growth monitoring and accurate data entry for all assigned AWCs.
- Identify, follow up, and support recovery of malnourished children (underweight & wasted).
- Strengthen the services of Four Tuesdays, VHSNDs, VHSNCs and Poshan Sabhas.
- Improve the IMR and MMR.
- Strengthen community participation and progress toward Suposhit Panchayats.
- Documentation of success stories, case studies, and field photographs.
Qualifications and Skills
- Atleast a Graduate, preferably in Social Science/Social Work, Public Health or any related field.
- Around 2-3 years of experience working in the development sector at the village / block level. Experience of working with frontline health workers, ICDS, PRI at village and block level will be an advantage.
- Good Communication skills in Gujarati and Hindi and ability to interact directly with communities and frontline health workers on a one to one or small group settings.
- Functional skills of MS office with skills in documentation, data collection, and basic data analysis.
- Prior work experience in the region and knowledge of local language is essential.
- Understanding of health and nutrition situation and challenges of the region.
- Experience of working in teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Other Parameters:
- Should have their own two-wheeler with a driving license and helmet.
- Should have a smart phone for data management and attendance tracking.
- Local candidates from the district will be preferred.
- Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimers:
- JSI Foundation is committed to fostering a workplace that values fairness and respect. We ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are treated with dignity and provided equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, advancement, and other employment-related decisions. Our evaluations are based solely on relevant qualifications, such as experience, training, and overall fit for the role, in adherence to applicable laws. We are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- JSI Foundation is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust engagement procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.
- JSI Foundation is committed to provide protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment has a zero-tolerance for the same. All the individuals at our workplace are treated with equality and dignity. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
Application Process
Your application should consist of the following:
- Detailed Resume
- Duly filled Application Form
Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The last date to submit applications is April 19, 2026 (Sunday).