Program Associate-Hyderabad

• Develop a framework in the first month of the project, specifying: what will be documented (processes, outcomes, adaptations, community responses, government engagement), in what format (case studies, process notes, photo documentation, data summaries), at what frequency (monthly field notes, quarterly synthesis, final compendium), and who will provide inputs (District Coordinators, State Coordinators, community sentinels, government counterparts)
• Conduct at least one documentation visit to each state per quarter. During these visits, interview community sentinels, government health workers, District Coordinators, and district health officers to capture their first-hand accounts of how the surveillance system is operating
• Write monthly field documentation notes based on inputs received from State and District Coordinators. These notes capture the operational narrative – not just numbers, but the texture of what is happening: how communities are responding, what problems are arising, how government counterparts are engaging, what workarounds the field team has developed
• Produce quarterly documentation outputs: one process case study and one outcome case study per quarter, drawn from the most instructive experiences in the four districts. Case studies should be 3–5 pages, written plainly, with photographs where available, and focused on practical learning that others can use
• Support the Project Lead in preparing the narrative sections of quarterly donor reports by providing documented evidence of field-level progress and challenges
• Prepare the final project documentation compendium: a comprehensive record of the SCS model as implemented, including district profiles, community mobilisation approach, training design, IHIP integration, verification protocols, government coordination experience, and recommendations for scale-up. This document is the project’s primary knowledge legacy
• Manage the project’s photographic record. Ensure that photographs are taken systematically (training sessions, community meetings, government meetings, verification exercises) with proper consent, and are stored, labelled, and organised for use in reports and case studies
• Coordinate with the Data Quality Control Officer to ensure that documentation narratives and data tell a consistent story. Where data and narrative diverge, investigate and resolve the discrepancy before including either in any report.
  

• Post-graduate degree in development studies, public health, or social sciences
• Minimum 4 years of experience in programme documentation in health sector, case study writing, or knowledge management in the development or health sector
• Strong English writing skills. The ability to produce clear, readable prose without jargon is essential – this role is about making complex field realities accessible to readers who were not present
• Experience conducting qualitative interviews with community members and government functionaries
• Competence in basic photography and photo editing for documentation purposes
• Willingness to travel to project districts (estimated 8–10 trips during the project period)
• Hindi fluency required. Kannada or Assamese knowledge is a plus but not mandatory, as State Coordinators will support translation during field visits.

YRG is an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’s differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our team are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives.