Terms of Reference (ToR)
Position Information
Office/Project :Boosting demand for routine immunization and reducing zero dose children
Designation: Corporation Coordinator
Reporting Supervisor :Assigned Reporting Authority
Duty Station* :Pune
Type :In Person – Consultant Full-time
Total Position Openings: 1
Qualification, Skills & Competencies
• Postgraduate in social science/social work with experience of working with communities and government programs for at least 7–8 years.
• Experience of working on health programs, especially immunization, is required.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Corporation Coordinator plays a central role as the team leader at the Corporation level and supports in fostering collaboration across municipal administration, health, education, ICDS, NULM, and other relevant departments, as well as with health posts and functionaries within the assigned municipal corporation. The Corporation Coordinator acts as the technical lead for the CSO partner at the field level to support the health system in developing micro-plans and communication plans based on customised and localised communication strategies, particularly to reach zero-dose children.
In addition to supporting UPHC Coordinators and health dept, the Corporation Coordinator facilitates the identification and strengthening of community structures and supports in building networks of local influencers for routine immunization sessions and zero-dose conversions. The Corporation Coordinator supports the UPHC Coordinator to provide handholding support to these structures and influencers, ensuring effective service delivery and addressing vaccine-avoidant behaviours in the community.
The Corporation Coordinator acts as the technical lead during review meetings and training of trainers held at the UPHC level, supporting the UPHC Coordinators. The CC play a key role in building the capacities of health teams and frontline workers to engage with communities effectively.
Corporation Coordinator is responsible for all documentation submission to department post vetting by CSO and to UNICEF on a regular basis. CCs are responsible for ensuring timely submission of all reports and updates to enable informed decision-making and maintain accountability. Key Role (Minimum 16 days of field work)
Community Engagement and Demand Generation
• Support to UPHC Coordinator to train and demonstrate to FLWs to identify community structures and networks of influencers based on predefined criteria during PRAs.
• Provide guidance and support to UPHC Coordinators for the identification, strengthening, and capacity building of community structures and organizations like CBOs, FBOs, SHGs and MAS Groups to enhance community engagement.
• Coordinate with administration of Municipal Corporation, health staff, ICDS, ULB and education department in planning and executing demand generation and community engagement activities for immunization and integrated primary healthcare.
• Support in the plan and execution of community engagement activities in discussion with Health Post and UPHCs coordinators.
Monitoring and Supportive Supervision
• Supportive supervision and coordination with the team - UPHC coordinators daily for implementation purposes and provide handholding support.
• At least two joint field visits with MoH/DRCHO per month in the coverage area.
• Conduct at least once a week a visit to each UPHCs for supportive supervision and problem solving in the field; each visit must include HTH monitoring.
• Provide supportive supervision to FLWs through UPHCs coordinators.
Capacity Building
• Coordination with health Staff from Corporation & UPHC level for facilitating the training on tracking zero-dose children, enhance male engagement, UWIN registration, MAS formation and engagement to FLWs.
• Support and facilitate the orientation of Corporation, Ward and UPHC level health staff for build capacities on developing and implementing community level micro plans on RI through FLWs.
• Coordination with the capacity building agency and the Mentoring for Monitoring agency appointed by UNICEF.
Advocacy, Networking and Coordination
• Liaising with authorities for coordination, permission, and meetings and keeping them updated on project updates, challenges and support required.
• Facilitate linkage between the community structures/CBOs/FBOs/MAS and the department and health officials for inclusion in task force meetings and other relevant forums.
• Support UPHC coordinators on convergence with relevant departments where required.
• Advocacy with MoH/DRCHO for regular and timely CTFI and ward level program review meetings and support participation of community structures/influencers in it.
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare a weekly action plan for the project team in coordination with the program head.
• Participation in corporation task force/relevant district/corporation level task force meetings related to Immunization, like CTFI, State review meeting of UNICEF etc.; presentation of project progress and community feedback.
• Development and quarterly review of the Corporation /Ward Communication plans in association with the SBC consultant. – based on the UPHC plans
• Advocacy with DRCHO and MoH for inclusion of communication actions and plans in PIP for allocation of resources with support from the Program head.
• Follow up and submission of weekly and monthly reports.
• Close coordination with the Program head and SBC Consultant for submission of reports along with case studies • Ensuring timely submission of MIS along with evidence such as photos and videos for reporting and documentation.
• Any other task as assigned by the Program Head from time to time, associated with the Programme delivery
Remuneration
The compensation for the above-mentioned position/s will adhere to internal policies and market standards, determined by qualifications, relevant experience, budget availability, internal parity, and interview performance.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates should submit their applications, quoting the job title in the subject line, along with an updated CV and cover letter clearly explaining how they fit the role and why they should be shortlisted, to pm17@doctorsforyou.org, with a copy to hrm.south@doctorsforyou.org.
• Please ensure that your application is complete with the above-mentioned documents. Candidates who do not submit the required documents will not be considered.
• The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit to take on the role.
• Any attempt at persuasion will be considered disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment.
• DFY is a tobacco- and alcohol-free organization.
• Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
• The last day for submissions is 30th October, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Doctors For You
Doctors For You (DFY) is a registered society, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 Section 21 having registration no. F-56886(Mum). DFY is a humanitarian organization from India with international presence and is working in various disaster-hit zones for the last 19 years. DFY focuses on providing medical care to vulnerable communities during crisis and non-crisis situations, emergency medical aid to people affected by natural disasters, conflicts and epidemics. DFY is also committed to reducing disaster risk to human society by delivering training and capacity development in emergency preparedness and response. The work of DFY is guided by humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, and neutrality. It offers services and assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, class, caste, religion and gender.
Doctors For You was founded in India in 2007 by doctors, medical students and like-minded people with a vision of
“Health for all.” Currently, DFY is working on various projects in different states of India involving health professionals, Disaster Management Practitioners, Social Workers and Administrative Staff. The organization received several awards, including the SAARC Award (2010), the British Medical Journal Group Award (2009), the Golden Ruby Award (2015), and recognition from state governments for its outstanding contribution to the humanitarian field.
Safeguarding Commitment
At DFY, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the communities, staff, and other people we work with. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who can promote a working environment free from abuse or harm to anyone who works with or comes into contact with DFY are recruited. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records disclosure. Background and reference checks will be conducted, and ethics are part of regular performance appraisals.