Project Associate – SAHAS (Healthy Ageing) Project
About Organization:
Ekjut is a non-profit voluntary organization of India. It’s partnering communities are the indigenous people, people living in the underserved districts and the urban deprived communities. Ekjut works on the theme of Survive, Thrive and Transform. For more details about the organisation, please visit the website http://www.ekjutindia.org/ .
About the Project:
The SAHAS (Societal Action for Healthy Ageing Solutions) project brings together a multidisciplinary team of community workers, and healthcare professionals to implement community-embedded interventions aimed at preventing early-onset frailty and age-related morbidities among local communities in and around Chakradharpur, Jharkhand.
The project will adopt the Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) approach, actively engaging community members in identifying challenges, developing solutions, and implementing strategies to promote healthy ageing and overall well-being.
Vacancy details:
Base Location: Chakradharpur block of West Singhbhum district
Key Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Project Lead and work closely with the project team.
- To assist in developing PLA & Intervention training materials for the project.
- To assist in training project personnel.
- To supervise participant screening and data collection.
- To occasionally conduct and/or monitor sessions in person or remotely.
- Any other work assigned to you by the organisation for organizational development.
Qualification & Experience:
- Graduates from any field may apply.
- Candidates with a degree in Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), or Nursing (GNM & BSc Nursing) will be given preference.
- Good communication skill, especially in Hindi/English.
Required skills:
- Ability to work effectively in a team and engage in a professional manner.
- Proficiency in Ho language will be given priority.
- Basic knowledge of computers, MS Office, and Excel is essential.
Remuneration: CTC up to Rs. 18,000/ per month (CTC includes EPF, ESIC, Gratuity, other Taxes)
Note:
- Applicants especially women and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to link with the community and community-based organizations is a plus.
- Applications will be received on a rolling basis until positions are fulfilled.
- Call or WhatsApp from Applicant will not be entertained.
- Only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Ekjut HR (Human Resources) or an authorized officer.