Regional Coordinator ( EAII Advisors)

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.

About EAII

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families. 

For more information, read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. 
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. 
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. 

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role

Regional Coordinator will provide technical assistance to strengthen the implementation of the state’s Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative in line with government guidelines and will report to the State Program Lead, Andhra Pradesh. You will work closely with the state team, representing our technical assistance to Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation program at the district level.

We supports the IFA supplementation programme (6 months to 19 years) in all 28 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Each Regional Coordinator will oversee program activities across eight to nine districts, ensuring interventions are carried out smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Advocacy

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Region, district and block officials, fostering strong working relationships with senior administrators in Health, Education, ICDS, and others, in alignment with state office guidance.
• Represent Evidence Action in regional/district review meetings (where held), District Coordination Committee meetings, District Health Society meetings for AMB, and other district forums of Health, ICDS, and Education. Ensure such meetings are convened regularly and used to address challenges and plan for successful outcomes.
• Advocate for expansion of the IFA program in assigned districts.
• Work with district health officials to ensure inclusion of budgets and IEC strategies in annual NHM Program Implementation Plans (PIPs).
• Engage with representatives of development partners and stakeholders at district levels, as guided by the state team.
• Provide support to the Department of Health and Education on other school health programs, as guided by the state team.

Program Implementation

• Coordinate with the state team, including the tele-calling unit, to address the needs of assigned districts. 
• Travel approximately 18-20 days per month within assigned districts to provide on-site support and guidance to the district officials, as per AMB guidelines.
• Coordinate drug need assessments with Health departments and ensure timely requisition and distribution of IFA supplies, monitoring the supply chain up to the last mile.
• Facilitate the rollout of the IFA training cascade (6 months–19 years) at district and mandal levels. Monitor sessions and identify opportunities to orient and sensitize officials and staff from relevant departments on IFA benefits. 
• Work with districts to plan and execute IEC