Ansh

We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer and Operations Manager to help take Ansh from startup to scale up! COO: Lead expansion from 3 to 15 hospitals within a year Scale team from 46 to 200+ people Help shape strategy alongside the CEO Operations Manager: Strengthen organizational operations across HR, finance, and compliance Coordinate with partners across countries Innovate systems and processes Both roles: Full-time, 1-year contract Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about having a positive social impact through their career. Apply by October 9, 2024:?https://lnkd.in/g_2Te88r

Successful Conclusion of Ansh's Kangaroo Mother Care Pilot Program in Pali & Baran, Rajasthan ?? We are delighted to announce the successful completion of Ansh's pilot program on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in low-resource, high-burden district hospitals across Rajasthan. This program aimed to reduce neonatal mortality rates through the implementation of Kangaroo Care and other evidence-based interventions for low birth weight and premature newborns. The cornerstone of this success lies in the synergy between a meticulously researched and data-driven program strategy and the dedication of our exceptional implementation team. Key elements of the program included: 1) Skin-to-Skin Contact: Mothers and families were guided to do skin-to-skin for extended periods of time during their stay at the hospital and received in-depth counseling on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care) for neonates. 2) Breastfeeding Support: Mothers and families were supported and encouraged to breastfeed 10-12 times a day during their stay at the hospital and were equipped with the knowledge and skills to practice exclusive breastfeeding, addressing challenges like low milk production and infant feeding difficulties. 3) Early Warning Signs Recognition: Training focused on identifying critical danger signs associated with neonatal mortality and appropriate responses to these situations. Additionally, our nurses identified and referred multiple babies exhibiting danger signs and ensured life-saving care was delivered to them on time. A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Team ?? We extend our sincere gratitude to the entire team who made this program a reality. This includes our implementation partners, the two dedicated on-ground M&E Coordinators who ensured meticulous data collection and monitoring, the two Program Managers who provided invaluable leadership, and the remarkable team of over 23 Nurses who delivered exceptional patient care. Their unwavering commitment from January to March 2024 was instrumental in the pilot's success. Promising Initial Results and Future Developments ?? We are thrilled to share that preliminary data analysis indicates neonatal mortality reduction. Stay tuned for the release of a detailed report in May, which will delve deeper into the program's impact on improving newborn mortality rates in these district hospitals. Given the positive outcomes of the pilot, Ansh has decided to continue the programs in both districts. We are currently fundraising to ensure these life-saving interventions can reach mothers and babies in our existing districts and more. Please reach out if you are interested! ??????

Thrilled to Welcome Tan, Our New Head of Programs! We're excited to announce that Tan (They/Them) has joined Ansh as our new Head of Programs! Tan brings a wealth of experience working on gender justice and access to sexual and reproductive healthcare through a restorative justice lens at the grassroots level. Tan is passionate about ensuring holistic healthcare access and has a proven track record of mentoring grassroots organizations to be data-driven and impact-focused.? This expertise will be instrumental as we scale up our programs and ensure last-mile delivery. They will lead the programs in Baran and Pali and will be responsible for ensuring program quality, effectiveness, and compliance through data analysis, team leadership, and risk management. Please join us in welcoming Tan to the Ansh team! We're confident their expertise will be instrumental in advancing our mission of saving neonatal lives in Rajasthan.

I had the absolute pleasure of discussing Ansh and our work at the Second Regional Conference of Asia-Oceania Network of Kangaroo Mother Care, and I couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Shashi Vani for extending the invitation. ?? We had the incredible opportunity to soak in the wealth of support and guidance from some incredible individuals at the event. Special thanks to Dr. Shashi Vani, Dr. Sushma Malik, Dr. Neena Raina, Dr. Harish Chellani, and Dr. S. Srinivasan for offering mentorship and advice. Looking forward to more opportunities to connect, learn, and make an impact together! ??