Background of The Hans Foundation
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
About Project:
The Hans Wellness Centre (Health services for students) has been conceptualized with a focus on school students' mental and physical well-being. The health professionals working on this project would be the backbone to steer the project toward the intended impact and the outcomes. The Hans Foundation has started its kind initiative to provide improvement in the physical, mental, and social well-being of school-age children in 54 schools of Delhi NCR, to help towards leading a healthy life. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages and Sustainable Development and Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. THF is willing to implement this unique project which is the need of the hour in Govt and private schools of Delhi NCR.
1. General Information
- Location of Job: Delhi
- Project Name: Hans Wellness Centre
- Type of Employment: Contractual for a period of one-year, renewable basis on performance/requirements
- No. of Position: 01
- Reporting to: Medical Officer from THF, and Nodal teacher/principal in the school.
2. Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support for the effective functioning of Hans Wellness Centre in the School.
- Conduct physical screening of students in the school/s assigned.
- Assist doctor in providing Primary Healthcare Services.
- Maintain digital health records (update the App and keep track of the same).
- Documentation of the work undertaken and assigned by management.
- Maintain records of students and provide health education.
- Provide medical assistance in other schools/community centers (if any) as well as in the cluster, as and when needed.
- Provide preventive, promotive, and curative health care services under the supervision of a Medical Officer.
- Connect with parents/guardians: participants in Parents Teacher Meetings.
- Home visit as per the instructions from the Medical Officer / Project Manager.
- Attend meetings and seminars as and when required.
- Any other work assigned by THF.
3. Other Indicative Requirements:
- Have an empathetic & Compassionate attitude
- Good Communication skills
- Sensitive towards the needs of children & community members
- Ready to learn and unlearn as per the needs of the project
- Problem solver and innovative
- Giving close attention to details and demonstrating the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
4. Educational Qualifications
- Auxiliary Midwifery (ANM) course OR
- Registration with Delhi Nursing Council.
5. Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioral, Language, Certifications etc.)
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Experience working in the field/clinic for 2-3 years, preferably in the Pediatrics department.
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Candidate must have good communication skills in Hindi
Candidate with prior experience in the social development sector/community-based project would be preferred.
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
