Full-time Program Coordinator
The non-profit organization SCHOOL (founded 2007) is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator for its eldercare initiative, Vriddha Mitra. Candidates need an M.S.W., M.A. in Sociology, or Humanities with 5–6 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing field activities in urban slums, community networking, documentation, and MIS management.
7/27/20262 min read
Career Opportunity: Program Coordinator at SCHOOL (Vriddha Mitra Initiative)
If you are a passionate, driven social work professional dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities, an exciting full-time career opportunity awaits you. Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links (SCHOOL) is hiring an ambitious and energetic Program Coordinator to strengthen field implementation, coordination, and project monitoring for its flagship program, Vriddha Mitra.
About the Organization & Initiative
Founded in 2007, SCHOOL is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering empowerment, equality, and active community participation. Guided by the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3: Good Health and Wellbeing), SCHOOL reaches the most vulnerable populations across India.
Through its flagship initiative, Vriddha Mitra, the organization works to build an age-friendly ecosystem where senior citizens can lead dignified, wholesome, and secure lives. The project focuses on shifting societal perception, developing robust support structures, and delivering responsive healthcare and caregiving services tailored to older people.
Position Overview
Position Title: Program Coordinator
Position Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Program Manager
Target Audience/Work Setting: Urban slums and vulnerable elderly populations
Key Roles and Responsibilities
As a Program Coordinator, you will play a vital hands-on role in field execution, capacity building, and reporting.
1. Field Monitoring & Support
Oversee home visits, rapport-building activities, need assessments, counseling, and virtual OPD sessions for the elderly.
Provide training and capacity building for staff and community officers on senior health and social issues.
Supervise record-keeping, organize community awareness meetings, and manage referrals.
Engage key local influencers and community members to build strong support networks for program initiatives.
2. Stakeholder Linkages & Volunteer Engagement
Build partnerships with local community leaders, networking NGOs, and civil society organizations.
Identify, onboard, and manage local community volunteers to support ground activities.
3. Documentation & MIS Management
Document field activities, case profiles, community sessions, and case stories.
Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports.
Assist community officers with Management Information Systems (MIS) preparation and supply data to the M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) coordinator as needed.
Qualification & Experience Requirements
To be eligible for this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:
Educational Background: Master's in Social Work (M.S.W.) from a reputed institute OR M.A. in Sociology / Humanities.
Experience: 5–6 years of relevant field experience in the social sector.
Core Aptitude: Willingness to work directly in urban slums with elderly populations.
Professional Standards: Strong adherence to organizational administrative policies, along with participation in mandatory training and workshops.
Why Join Vriddha Mitra?
Working with the Vriddha Mitra initiative offers an incredible platform to make a tangible difference in eldercare across India. If you have the required experience and a heart for grassroots social transformation, this role presents a fulfilling path to grow professionally while driving lasting social change.
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