Employment Opportunities

Organization Information:

AmeriCares is an international relief organization whose passion to help is matched by an ability to deliver.  Whether it's an epic disaster or a daily struggle, AmeriCares goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that medicines, medical supplies and aid reaches individuals in need wherever they are, whenever they need it.  In a quarter of a century, we have delivered more than $9 Billion of aid to 147 countries.

AmeriCares launched operations in India in 2006 with the establishment of an office in Mumbai and a warehouse in Bhiwandi.  The warehouse is licensed by the Indian Food and Drug Administration and maintains international standards for handling pharmaceuticals.  With on the ground staff, an increased supply of donated medicines, and a strategically located distribution hub, AmeriCares has expanded its work in-country and is better positioned to serve the surrounding regions of Asia and Africa.

AmeriCares has delivered more than $47 million worth of critical medicines and supplies to India to date – a figure that continues to grow significantly with the establishment of a local presence. In the past year, AmeriCares India donated products directly to 42 health care institutions in over 15 states. Through strong partnerships with local governmental and nongovernmental organizations AmeriCares supports clinics, schools, hospitals and rural health organizations and responds to emergencies wherever and whenever they occur.

AmeriCares partnerships with local health care providers range from NGOs serving rural communities to municipal school systems providing nutritional support.  Partners supported by AmeriCares are addressing a wide range of health care needs from primary health care, to acute illness, chronic disease, malnutrition and emergency response. 

Summary:

We seek passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to the mission of humanitarian aid. Our employees embody our mission, "A Passion to Help. The Ability to Deliver.©" Our core values of respect, collaboration & teamwork, trust, passion & commitment, compassion and excellence reflect the type of organization we strive to be. 

As an employee, regardless of your role, you will have the opportunity to make an impact. We look for people who are ready to be given responsibility and who take initiative in solving problems. At AmeriCares, you will work with smart and compassionate colleagues, be eligible for good benefits, and be a part of a mission driven culture.

Qualified applicants may apply for a position by e-mail, fax or surface mail to the contact person listed within the job description. To apply by e-mail, use the address of the contact name listed, including a cover letter with your résumé or curriculum vitæ. To apply by surface mail, address your reply to the contact name listed in the posting and mail to the address –

B-6 2nd Floor, Nav Meghdoot Housing Society
Khar Linking Road, Khar (W)
Mumbai 400 052
Phone: +91 (22) 6556 8098
Fax: +91 (22) 2649 9803
americaresindia@americares.org

Project Description:

AmeriCares India - Municipal Civic School Oral Hygiene Project
A project in collaboration with Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), Hindustan Unilever, Pfizer, Salaam Bombay Foundation and Smokefree Mumbai Campaign.

Scope of the Project

• Schools covered: 49 Municipal Secondary Schools
• Students encompassed: 43,000 (8th, 9th and 10th standards)
• Municipal Wards covered: 19 wards

Number of sessions: 1075 sessions (@ 40 students per session)

The project objective is to reduce tobacco consumption and increase awareness among Indian adolescent and youth about the positive impact of good oral hygiene and good health. Practically, the program aims to promote healthy living and to prevent young people from ever developing a dependence on tobacco.  Basic education about oral hygiene, disease prevention and the effects of tobacco usage, coupled with powerful visuals incorporating statements by well known personalities with youth appeal will focus the message on the positive impact of good health habits. 

Working with a preselected group of Municipal School Children, AmeriCares India Foundation will conduct workshops which teach good hygiene tooth brushing.  The program will allow time to practice these skills at school and will provide the students the products and educational materials they need to practice good hygiene at home.  The intention is to extend the educational message to interested family members.  The anti-tobacco message will be integrated seamlessly into the discussion on positive health, clean teeth and beautiful smiles. Videos using popular stars to convey the message will be an integral part of the program.

The intended outcome is improved general health due to better health habits, reduction in the transmission of infectious diseases due to increased hand washing, improved dental health due to better oral hygiene and reduced tobacco consumption as students refrain from smoking or voluntarily enter smoking cessation programs.  Additional outcomes include the development of educational materials that can be replicated for future programs, the establishment of a mobile tobacco cessation clinic available for use at the municipal schools, a fully trained team of educators throughout the municipal school district who can reinforce and repeat the lessons learned and the introduction of health education into homes that would otherwise not be reached. 

The project includes the following components:

• Education on oral hygiene and disease prevention
• Demonstration and practice of tooth brushing techniques
• Procurement and introduction of hygiene products
• Development and introduction of multi lingual educational materials
• Strong visual presentation of effects of  tobacco usage
• Star support in conveying anti tobacco message
• Mobile Tobacco cessation clinics for those wishing to stop using tobacco
• Behavioral counseling, medication, and nicotine replacement therapy for habitual users that voluntarily enter the program
• Training and curriculum transfer for long-term continued education
• Midterm and Final program evaluation
• Documenting and highlighting best practices
• Addressing potential opportunities for scale up or piloting in other schools
• Feedback and reinforcement of message at regular intervals

Job Purpose:

• As part of AmeriCares India Programs - organize, manage and implement the 'Oral Health & Anti Tobacco Awareness' (MUKAAM) project in Municipal schools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Accomplish all projects tasks in planning of the launch including:
2. Co-ordination with all stakeholders: Municipal Corporation, Schools and Project Sponsors.
3. Ensure proper communication & follow up with Advisory board in place.
4. Develop media contacts to publicize the program.
5. Raise funds & visibility for the program.
6. Ensure the proper roll out of the project through a robust communication plan & delivery mechanism.
7. Develop communication to ensure maximum impact & effectiveness:
8. This includes primary & secondary research on topic/ with various people like Dentists, NGO partners, School principals, students etc
9. Develop interactive games/quizzes/skits etc. for right engagement with children; Manage & interact with creative agency for the program content/copy & creative.
10. Manage the program In-School: Discuss & develop plan with individual school, liaise with Principal/teachers for roll-out day, Conduct the training; Ensure regular feedback.
11. Meet project objectives by managing day to day logistics; forecast product & literature requirements with product sponsors; partner with sponsors for literature provision.
12. Develop a sustainable roll out plan involving a road map for school interactions and volunteer group management.
13. Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing the project; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
14. As needed, support AmeriCares India operations broadly by assisting with tasks outside of Project Coordinator responsibilities

Deliverables:

1. A road map & plan for program roll-out.
2. Put a system in place for regular product/literature supply & logistics management.
3. Develop final presentation/skits etc. & program schedule with required inputs like AVs,etc.
4. Make a project module that can be easily replicated across different centers by volunteers.
5. Develop Press Release & develop contacts in media for support during launch & otherwise.
6. Post Launch feedback plan & evaluation matrix which can be adopted by all centers.
7. Develop and create meaningful program reporting to document program impacts and for internal program improvements and external donor support/relations.
8. Recommendations list for any changes/gaps that will need to be made to the program.

Core AmeriCares Qualities:

• Work in a manner that is consistent with AmeriCares values of respect, collaboration and teamwork, trust, passion and commitment, compassion and excellence.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree with related work/study experience preferred with concentration in a relevant field including, but not limited to, political science, sociology, non-profit management, medicine, etc.
   1. Healthcare supply, pharmaceutical, medical relief and/or international aid
   2. Project management (e.g., assessment, execution, reporting) and/or business planning
2. Must have prior project management and/or office/administrative experience (minimum 3-5 years)
3. Demonstrated ability to lead projects with defined goals and have excellent report writing skills;
4. Must have public speaking skills with ability to manage and maintain order in a large audience;
5. Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel);
6. Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through, have a strong ability to multitask and prioritize, and be detail oriented in a dead-line driven environment;
7. Strong organization skills and attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
8. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills;
9. Fluent in English and Hindi with a working knowledge of Marathi preferred;
10. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals.