Cluster Coordinator
SCHOOL is hiring a Cluster Coordinator in Pune for its Vriddha Mitra initiative, focused on elderly dignity and SDG-3. The role involves supervising Community Officers, monitoring home-based health services, and local advocacy. Ideal candidates are empathetic, mobile-ready, and have a background in welfare. Apply via ppathak@school4dev.org by January 20, 2026.
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Empowering the Elderly: SCHOOL Announces Cluster Coordinator Opening for ‘Vriddha Mitra’ in Pune
The Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links (SCHOOL), a dedicated non-profit organization founded in 2007, is expanding its flagship initiative, Vriddha Mitra. In a push to achieve SDG-3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), the organization is currently seeking a dynamic and empathetic Cluster Coordinator to join their team in Pune.
The Mission: Dignity and Care for India’s Seniors
The core vision of the Vriddha Mitra initiative is to ensure that India’s elderly population leads lives defined by dignity, security, and wholeness. By building an age-friendly ecosystem, SCHOOL aims to shift societal perceptions and actions regarding senior citizens.
The program focuses on:
Developing robust support structures within the community.
Delivering responsive, specialized care.
Fostering and maintaining the innate abilities and independence of the elderly.
Role Overview: Cluster Coordinator
The Cluster Coordinator serves as a critical link between high-level program goals and the practical delivery of community services. This role is essential for ensuring that the mission translates into tangible support for seniors at the street and household level.
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Pune
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will oversee Community Officers (COs) and ensure the seamless delivery of essential services:
Program Implementation: Facilitate comprehensive home-based services, including health monitoring, nutritional guidance, physiotherapy, and emotional support.
Mentoring & Supervision: Conduct regular field visits and provide on-site mentoring to build the capacity and effectiveness of the CO team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with government officials and local health institutions to help seniors navigate and access vital social schemes.
Advocacy: Champion the need for elderly-friendly infrastructure, such as improved sanitation and accessible footpaths.
Knowledge Management: Validate data within MIS tools and document "success stories" that highlight the impact of the program.
Who Should Apply?
SCHOOL is looking for individuals who pair field-based experience with a deep sense of empathy for the aging population.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Minimum $10^{th}$ or $12^{th}$ grade pass.
Experience: Previous background in community welfare or elder care is highly preferred.
Language: Proficiency in the local language(s); basic knowledge of Marathi, Hindi, and English.
Tech Literacy: Ability to use smartphones for app-based reporting and data entry.
Personal Traits: High levels of patience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel extensively within the assigned cluster.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about social welfare and eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations, SCHOOL encourages you to submit your application.
Application Method: Submit your CV via email to ppathak@school4dev.org.
Deadline: January 20th, 2026.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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