This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India.
About EAII
EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.
For more information, read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII
About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
- Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
The Role
Regional Coordinator will report to the State Program Lead, Bihar and work with the state team. You will represent our technical assistance to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFA ) and National Deworming Day (NDD) programs at the divisional/district level. You will provide technical assistance to strengthen the implementation of the state’s Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative following government guidelines.
We supports the IFA supplementation programme (6 months to 19 years) in all 38 districts of Bihar. You will manage program activities in three to four districts, ensuring that interventions are implemented efficiently and without issues.
Responsibilities
Advocacy
- Act as the main point of contact for divisional, district, and block officials, cultivating strong collaborative relationships with senior administrators in Health, Education, ICDS, and other sectors, in accordance with guidance from the state office.
- Represent Evidence Action in divisional review meetings (where held), District Coordination Committee meetings, District Health Society meetings for AMB, and other district/block-level forums of Health, ICDS, and Education. Ensure such meetings are convened and used to address challenges and plan for successful outcomes.
- Advocate for expansion of the IFA program in assigned districts and blocks.
- Work with district health officials to ensure inclusion of budgets and IEC strategies in annual NHM Program Implementation Plans (PIPs).
- Engage with representatives of development partners and stakeholders at district and block levels, as guided by the state team.
- Provide support to the Department of Health and Education on other school health programs, as guided by the state team.
Program Implementation
- Coordinate with the state team, including the tele-calling unit, to address the needs of assigned districts.
- Travel approximately 15 days per month within assigned districts to provide on-site support following organizational guidelines.
- Coordinate drug need assessments with Health departments and ensure requisition and distribution of IFA supplies, monitoring the supply chain up to the last mile.
- Facilitate the rollout of the IFA training cascade (6 months–19 years) at district and block levels. Monitor sessions and identify opportunities to orient and sensitize officials and staff from relevant departments on IFA benefits.
- Collaborate with districts to design and implement IEC activities within the allocated budgets, making sure that standard IFA messages are incorporated.
- Support process monitoring through training observations and field visits to schools, Anganwadi centers, and communities. Share observations with district officials (e.g., District Magistrate/ Civil Surgeon/DIOs) for corrective actions.
- Oversee short-term consultants (resource persons) engaged in monitoring ASHA facilitators to improve IFA syrup coverage among under-5 children, and support the transition of these responsibilities to Community Health Officers (CHOs).
- Ensure submission of monthly reports and HMIS data by coordinating with block and district officials. Share daily status updates with the state team and document program progress, success stories, and lessons learned.
- Assist district and block officials in preparing presentations and analyzing program data to inform decision-making and reviews.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly district-specific action plans based on field visits and data review, highlighting bottlenecks and important actions with the State Program Lead.
- Perform all responsibilities as assigned by the State Program Lead, coordinate with colleagues, and support other program staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Management, or a related field, along with 4–5 years of experience in the development sector
- Direct program implementation experience in public health or nutrition (e.g., maternal and child health, micronutrient supplementation, school health programs) is preferred
- Experience coordinating government health program at the district and sub-district levels in Bihar, with engagement of government officials. Experience working with district Magistrates and other district-level officers is important.
- Communication skills in Hindi for daily work and in English for reporting and documentation, including the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and email correspondence. Familiarity with local languages or dialects is considered a plus.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, forms, etc.), for data management and reporting tasks. Ability to Examine and evaluate program data (e.g., coverage, attendance) and use insights for improvements.
- Willingness to travel approximately 70 % of the time within assigned districts and across the state. Must have a valid two-wheeler or four-wheeler driving license and preferably access to a personal vehicle for field travel
- Independent work capability while being a collaborative team player, with problem-solving skills and commitment to improving health and nutrition outcomes for children and communities
Disclaimer - The job description provided above is a general outline of the typical responsibilities and requirements for the role. It can be adjusted or extended according to the particular requirements and organizational structure.
Position Location - The role will cover 03 districts under each division in Bihar. Additionally, you may be asked to work from the Divisional HQ as needed.
Engagement: This position is a fixed-term engagement of three years, concluding in September 2028.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Indian employment visa at this time. Candidates applying for positions located in India must have legal authorization to work within the country.
Benefits
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions
- Life and Accidental insurance
- PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
- Generous leave
- Mental and physical wellbeing benefits
- Avenues for engagement and recognition
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.
All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
Top Skills
What We Do
Evidence Action is a global non-profit operating in seven countries in Africa and Asia. We were founded in 2013 to address a big gap in the fight against global poverty–many of the most promising interventions are either implemented at a very small scale, or not at all. We set out to address this gap by building programs that would scale evidence-based and cost-effective interventions, leading to significant improvements in quality of life for hundreds of millions. Our model worked. In less than a decade, our two flagship programs, the Deworm the World Initiative and Dispensers for Safe Water, have grown to measurably impact over 280 million people each year by supporting governments to deworm and through our last-mile delivery network providing safe water access. This success is achieved through the dedication and talent of our staff, the hard work of our partners, and the commitment of our supporters. Every part of our work across the lifecycle of our programs is driven by evidence. This starts with the interventions we select to invest in, and continues as we use real-time data to refine and adapt our operations, including responding rapidly and effectively to resolve challenges as they arise. Our pursuit of cost-effectiveness is driven by a recognition that when we optimize every aspect of our programs, we can reach as many people–and do as much good– as possible with each dollar. We measure value for money in terms of the number of lives we can help improve. Scale enables our massive impact. We invest in solutions for which the need is great, and leverage existing networks like schools or community organizations to grow rapidly, minimize costs, and increase efficiencies. We think big and act urgently–because poverty does not wait. By 2024, we seek to double our impact. We are strengthening and expanding our existing programs, and working to identify a new generation of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that we can scale to reach millions more
