Job Description / Responsibility

• District Coordinator will report to Project Coordinator;
• Prepare and disseminate District level work plan and implement through Upazila Coordinators;
• Build capacity and provide guidance to Upazila Coordinators for implementation and monitoring of field level project activities;
• S/he will responsible to enhance access to evidence-based, accurate, timely, and culturally appropriate health information on disease prevention and promotion of protective behaviors and community engagement for populations at high risk during public health emergencies and disease outbreaks.
• S/he will strengthen health security by leveraging MNCHN service delivery platforms to promote protective behaviors and sustain essential MNCHN service utilization.
• S/he will enhance community preparedness and response to public health emergencies.
• S/he will strengthen evidence-based public health messaging and community engagement (EMCE) to promote community trust and community-led preparedness, resilience and response during health emergencies.
• S/he will strengthen cross-border disease prevention by improving compliance with screening standards and supporting early reporting and response mechanisms at the source. 
• Monitor the progress of field activities and take initiative for corrective measures in consultation with Project Coordinator and FHI 360 representatives;
• Prepare and analyzes the budget for the field activities;
• Prepare progress reports on field activities; 
• Regular meeting with the project/program staff and provide feedback for improvements;
• Conducted staff performance evaluation at regular basis;
• Document the lesson learnt and best practices on field activities;
• Maintain regular and effective coordination, liaison and communication with FHI 360, Health Department, DAE, DLS, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders at District level;
• Organize and attend various important training, meeting, seminar, workshop at Upazila and district level;
• Support the field team to organize and take necessary preparation for donor visit and produce report;
• Facilitate field staff understanding of organization’s values, vision, mission statements and partnership standards, project directions, goals etc.;
• Respect, maintain and monitor code of conduct practice;
• All kind of positive motivation to support and response in emergency situation;
• In addition to that any other duties and responsibilities may assigned by the authority / organization which need to be carried out.  

Educational Requirements: Masters’ degree in any disciplines.  

Experience Requirements: Minimum of 8 years working experiences in Health, Nutrition, Food Security and Development project in Bangladesh with NGOs.

Age: 30 to 50 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements

• Demonstrated capacity in project management, with conceptual understanding
• Strong understanding of key aspects of Health and nutrition
• Strong understanding of key aspects of prevention, preparedness and response to disease outbreak
• Strong critical and analytical thinking capabilities
• Team building capacity
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Respect on gender, PSEA, Safeguarding and cultural diversity
• Able to operate virtual communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

Salary: BDT 80,000 per month

Job Level: Mid level

Job Location: Jashore or Satkhira District     

Apply Instruction

Shushilan, a national reputed NGO is going to implement a project entitled “Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Project Bangladesh” with technical and financial support from FHI 360.  If you are interested and meet the criteria, please send your application along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae (MS Word file as per prescribed format) to Head of HR Cell, Shushilan on or before 15 February 2026. Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview. Requirements are flexible for highly skilled candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply. All Rights Reserved by the Shushilan Authority.