Join SNEHA as a Community Organiser in Dharavi: Make a Difference in Palliative Care!

Are you passionate about social work and dedicated to improving community health? SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), a leading non-profit organization in Mumbai, is seeking a Community Organiser for their Palliative Care program in Dharavi. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital cause, ensuring dignity and comfort for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses.

About SNEHA: Empowering Health and Well-being in Mumbai

SNEHA is a Mumbai-based non-profit with over 500 dedicated individuals working tirelessly to build healthier lives for urban women and children. Their innovative programs address critical health determinants, including maternal and neonatal mortality, child malnutrition, adolescent anemia, and gender-based violence. SNEHA's comprehensive approach tackles health equity through various initiatives like Maternal and Child Health, Empowerment Health and Sexuality of Adolescents, Public System Partnership, Prevention of Violence against Women and Children, Nurse Aide Program, Palliative Care, and Livelihood Generation.

The Palliative Care Program: A Commitment to Compassionate Support

SNEHA's Palliative Care project is dedicated to providing holistic support to individuals, irrespective of their background, allowing them to live with minimal pain, dignity, and comfort until the very end. The program focuses on preventing and relieving suffering for patients with life-limiting illnesses or intense pain through medical support, counseling, and other essential services.

Key Objectives of the Palliative Care Program:

• Improving Quality of Life: Enhance the well-being of registered patients through effective symptom management.

• Caregiver Support: Empower primary family caregivers to confidently look after their loved ones.

• Increasing Awareness: Boost knowledge and uptake of palliative care services within vulnerable communities in H West Ward.

• Institutionalizing Care: Establish palliative care OPDs in four Mumbai tertiary hospitals to increase awareness, coverage, and sustainability of the intervention model.

What's in it for You at SNEHA?

At SNEHA, people are at the heart of everything they do. The organization fosters a supportive and growth-driven environment with an open-door policy that encourages transparency, open dialogue, and the free flow of ideas and feedback. If you are committed to excellence and passionate about nurturing individuals, SNEHA offers a fulfilling career path where innovation and teamwork flourish.

Community Organiser Role: Your Impact in Dharavi

As a Community Organiser based at Chotta Sion Hospital, Dharavi, you will play a crucial role in the Palliative Care program's success. You will report directly to the Program Officer and contribute significantly to organizing meetings, events, training sessions, and awareness campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Outreach: Conduct regular visits to OPDs and the community to raise awareness about palliative care, identify patients, and register them for services.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with health posts, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), ICDS staff, ASHA workers, and other SNEHA personnel to involve them in program activities.

• Volunteer Coordination: Facilitate meetings with volunteers and Sanginis.

• Community Mobilization: Mobilize community members for awareness meetings, events, training, and campaigns.

• Reporting and Documentation: Consistently report on ongoing activities and case updates to the Program Officer. Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team activities. Prepare and maintain monthly reports, training documentation, and event minutes.

• Program Support: Undertake any other tasks assigned by the supervisor to support program needs.

Who We're Looking For:

Educational Requirement: Minimum SSC (Secondary School Certificate)

Experience: Minimum one year of work experience. Freshers with relevant social work experience, particularly those who have volunteered for a considerable period in the same field, are encouraged to apply.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Empathy and Compassion: Understand and share client feelings with a nonjudgmental attitude.

• Active Listening: Listen attentively, reflect accurately, and respond to emotional cues.

• Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and adapt to clients' emotional and cognitive needs.

• Confidentiality and Integrity: Uphold strict confidentiality and demonstrate ethical behavior.

• Attention to Detail: Accurately record case data, prepare documentation, and ensure thorough reporting.

Critical Traits:

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjust to changing community dynamics, needs, and program requirements.

• Initiative and Proactiveness: Take independent action to conduct visits, identify cases, and support individuals.

Apply Today and Be a Catalyst for Positive Change!

If you are a dedicated and empathetic individual looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities, this opportunity at SNEHA is for you.

To Apply: Send your application via email to ijp@snehamumbai.org with the subject line: "Community Organiser- Chotta Sion".

Application Deadline: 24th July 2025

For more detailed information about SNEHA and their impactful work, please visit their website: www.snehamumbai.org

Join SNEHA and help shape a future where everyone receives the care and dignity they deserve.