Job Opportunity for Community Health Officer/Project Officer at Smile Foundation in * Chennai* Virudhunagar* Bangalore* Hyderabad

## Community Health Officer/Project Officer – Smile Foundation

**About Smile Foundation:**

Smile Foundation is a leading non-profit organization in India dedicated to the welfare of underprivileged children and their families. Founded in 2002, Smile Foundation has grown into a national level development organization with a presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations, and over 650 employees. They work across various thematic areas including education, healthcare, skilling, and women empowerment.  Smile Foundation is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.

**Job Location:**

* Chennai

* Virudhunagar

* Bangalore

* Hyderabad

**Experience Required:**

* 1-3 years of experience

**Job Description:**

As a Community Health Officer/Project Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering and implementing projects in the field. Your responsibilities will include:

* **Project Delivery:** Implementing projects in the designated field area.

* **Data Management:** Entering data into the online MIS system, submitting indents and GRNs from the field, and submitting project reports.

* **Beneficiary Reach:** Ensuring targeted beneficiary outreach.

* **Vehicle Management:** Updating vehicle documentation for the assigned projects in consultation with the driver.

* **Community Awareness:** Conducting IEC/community awareness activities in the field, reaching out to 1000 beneficiaries.

* **Financial Reporting:** Collecting and submitting bills to the Head Office by the 26th of every month.

* **Field Team Support:**  Assisting in the recruitment, induction, and orientation of the field team in coordination with the Head Office.

* **Stakeholder Interaction:** Providing project updates to the field team during donor visits.

* **Government Liaison:**  Engaging and networking with government machinery in the field.

* **SOW Management:**  Ensuring the timely movement of SOWs in the field as per the roster.

* **Reporting & Review:** Providing regular reports and incorporating feedback from reporting managers.

* **Daily Operations:** Compiling and submitting daily diaries from the field to the Head Office.

* **Communication:** Sharing daily field updates with the communication team.

* **Meetings:** Participating in monthly review meetings with both the field team and the Head Office.

**Qualifications & Experiences:**

* Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science.

* Minimum 3-5 years of experience.

* Certifications and continuing education are preferred.

**Competencies:**

* **Strategic Alliance Building:**  Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships to achieve work goals.

* **Energy & Enthusiasm:** Maintaining high levels of activity and productivity, working extended hours when necessary.

* **Information Management:** Establishing procedures for collecting and managing information.

* **Planning & Organizing:** Establishing clear courses of action to ensure efficient work completion.

* **Teamwork:**  Demonstrating engagement and collaboration as a team member, fostering empathy, respect, and consensus in decision-making.

* **Communication:**  Effectively conveying information and ideas through various media, engaging the audience, and ensuring understanding and retention.

* **Initiative:**  Taking prompt action to achieve objectives, going beyond expectations, and being proactive.