Senior Associate – Surgery Support Program

Empowering Futures: Join Ekam Foundation Mumbai as a Senior Associate in Child Healthcare

Mumbai, Maharashtra – Are you driven by a desire to create impactful change in children's lives? Ekam Foundation Mumbai, a dedicated non-profit focused on expanding access to vital healthcare and education for young people, is actively seeking a Senior Associate for its impactful Surgery Support Program (Ekam Aarogyam). This pivotal role provides an incredible opportunity to directly contribute to life-saving medical interventions for underserved children across India.

About Ekam Foundation Mumbai: Nurturing Health and Education

Ekam Foundation Mumbai stands as a beacon of hope, committed to improving the well-being of children. By championing affordable healthcare and quality education, the organization strives to build a brighter and healthier future for the next generation. Their initiatives are designed to offer crucial support to families in need, fostering long-term positive outcomes.

Ekam Aarogyam: A Program That Transforms Lives

The Surgery Support Program (Ekam Aarogyam) is a cornerstone of Ekam Foundation Mumbai's efforts. This initiative provides direct financial assistance to children who require critical medical treatments, often surgical, for their health and recovery. Since its inception, Ekam Aarogyam has played a crucial role in saving over 9,000 children's lives across 23 states in India, underscoring the foundation's unwavering dedication to child welfare.

Your Contribution: The Senior Associate's Vital Role

As a Senior Associate within the Surgery Support Program, you'll be at the forefront of this impactful work. This demanding yet deeply rewarding full-time position requires a meticulous and dedicated individual to manage essential program aspects, ensuring seamless support for children undergoing surgical procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive Documentation & Data Management: Meticulously maintaining records for each surgery case, including all medical documents, evaluation forms, and financial details. You'll ensure the accuracy and timely updating of both the program's database and physical files, alongside funder-specific tracking.

• Strategic Coordination & Case Oversight: Collaborating closely with hospital-based Medical Social Workers (MSWs) to ensure prompt case referrals and comprehensive documentation throughout the surgical process. You'll also assist in scheduling surgeries, tracking timelines, and facilitating fund disbursements.

• Impact Reporting & Narrative Creation: Providing daily updates on data collected and case progress to your reporting manager. A crucial part of your role will be crafting five high-quality success stories each month, showcasing the program's impact with photographs and beneficiary testimonials for various funding partners.

• Essential Field Engagement: Conducting monthly home visits (4 per month) to gather in-depth case stories, perform follow-up checks, and capture compelling photographs. Additionally, you'll conduct monthly hospital visits (4 per month) to follow up on documentation or billing, and to cultivate strong relationships with hospital MSWs and staff.

• Administrative & IT Support: Maintaining and updating Excel trackers, funder reports, and other Management Information Systems (MIS) as required by program needs, and providing general administrative assistance to the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile: Skills and Experience

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• A Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, or a related field (a Master’s degree is preferred).

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a comparable role, preferably within the healthcare or non-profit sectors.

• Exceptional documentation and written communication skills across English, Hindi, and Marathi.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

• Comfort with field travel within and beyond Mumbai for hospital and home visits.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including hospitals, MSWs, and beneficiary families.

• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a small team.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with mandatory field visits as per monthly targets.

Compensation and Benefits

Ekam Foundation Mumbai offers a competitive monthly remuneration of up to ₹35,000/-, dependent on your experience and qualifications. You'll also receive travel reimbursement for field visits in accordance with organizational norms, and crucially, the opportunity to contribute significantly to child health initiatives that truly make a difference.

Take the Next Step: Apply Today!

If you are a local candidate in Mumbai, passionate about child welfare, and possess the skills to excel in this impactful role, Ekam Foundation Mumbai encourages you to apply.

Please send your CV and a concise cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to hr@ekamfoundationmumbai.org with the subject line: "Application for Sr. Associate – Surgery Support Program (Mumbai)" by July 23, 2025. This is your chance to join a team that is actively transforming young lives!