Job Description

• Alirajpur District Madhya Pradesh
• Posted 4 days ago

About Organisation: LEPRA Society is an organization working for people affected by Leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, TB, HIV/AIDS & other NTDs, Eye Care and governed by a board comprising of distinguished individuals from across India.


About the project :



LEPRA Society established a referral center with the support of the State NLEP Unite Government of Madhya Pradesh since April 2023 in the premises of District Hospital Alirajpur because District Alirajpur consistently reporting very high leprosy burden and a large number of disability cases. In the neighboring district Jhabua, which is also endemic for Leprosy, there is a dire need to restore functional ability of persons affected with leprosy, disability prevention and medical rehabilitation. The referral center provides the following services to persons affected with leprosy .in Alirajpur district of Indore division




• Identification and treatment through In-door Patients Department and OPD services.
• Prevention of disability through comprehensive care
• Referral and linkages with other districts Hospital NLEP unit for treating complicated cases
• Awareness activities in the every block of district Alirajpur.
• To provide specialised protective footwear
• Physiotherapy and counselling
• Ulcer care and treatment.
• Linkages and referrals of cases for RCS St. Joseph's Leprosy Centre, Sanawad District Khargone.


The positions is for immediate employment



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Location: Alirajpur- District - Madhya Pradesh


What you would do ():



Job description of block coordinator -


• Direct responsible for implementation of project activities
• Prepare monthly action plan for project activities implementation
• Ensure documentation (Register, forms, etc) for leprosy and LF in every project activities as soft and hard copies.
• Prepare tour plan and maintain the daily data, vehicle log book and compile reports as per the formats and timely submissions.
• Active search activities for the suspects identification of leprosy and LF
• Home visit to the all high risk persons
• Provide training in self-care practices to the patients, families and communities.
• Take foot measurement for leprosy and LF affected persons.
• Organize integrated POD camps for leprosy and LF
• Take awareness campaign for leprosy and LF during camps and field visits
• Distributions of MCR footwear & self-care kit with health education of affected parts.
• Capacity building to Asha and other volunteers for suspects of leprosy and LF.
• Establishing linkages with health services and social benefit schemes for leprosy and LF.
• Participate in the online or physical review meeting with relevant data
• Liaise with the project team and NLEP system for smooth coordination





Any Other tasks assigned by Line Manager


Qualification and Experience


Graduate in Social Science


• 2-3 years in development sector preference for experience in health domain


Required skills:

• Primary- Good communication skills & knowledge of physical therapy & practical knowledge.
• Secondary - Computer knowledge, case study writing and team work


Remuneration : Rs.15,000 (CTC) per month


How to apply?





If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this role please email your application along with detailed resume in the specified format downloaded from www.leprasociety.in (careers column) to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the REF .NO : BCALI535 in the subject line.



"Women candidates are encouraged to apply"



"Only Shortlisted candidates will be communicated at every stage"