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 (0) 22-6556-8098
Phone: +91 (0) 22-2389-4452
Fax:     +91 (0) 22-2389-4471
americaresindia@americares.org

Job Description:

The Partnership Coordinator maintains and develops relationships with AmeriCares India medical assistance partner organizations.  The Partnership Coordinator leads the inventory management process by offering product donations, and responsibly allocating limited inventory amongst existing partners.  S/he will ensure that AmeriCares India partnership standards are upheld by obtaining required reporting materials, maintaining up-to-date partner records, and making periodic site visits.  The Partnership Coordinator will also produce donor feedback for AmeriCares India to utilize in resource acquisition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Partnership Coordination, Monitoring and Oversight

1. Develop and maintain a shared understanding of expectations with each medical assistance partner, including nature and volume of product donations, impact on partner organization of product donations, AmeriCares India policies and standards, partner capabilities.
2. Effectively manage inventory by conducting product donation offers, allocating available stock in consultation with Partnership Manager, and building medical assistance dispatches within inventory database.
3. Enhance systematic data capture and collection; organization and presentation of information; and standardized reporting to effectively and efficiently manage AmeriCares India medical assistance partnerships.
4. Prepare reports and analysis of partner feedback, including distribution analysis, case studies, and programmatic feedback.
5. Ensure regular communication with partners and make efforts to provide timely, meaningful requests and responses to same.
6. As needed, support AmeriCares India operations broadly by assisting with tasks outside of Partnership Coordinator responsibilities

Deliverables:

• Medical assistance partnership oversight
• Effective inventory and information management
• Proficient reporting on product utilization and partner activities
• Thorough execution of all tasks required to maintain integrity and effectiveness of AmeriCares India
• Travel, as required, to conduct partner assessments and data collection in the field.

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:

• 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.
• Health-related background (medical/pharma/public health) preferred;
• Fluent in English and Hindi;
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Effective writing skills;
• Strong organization skills; attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with a balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals