Job Posting: Regional Coordinator in Karnataka

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Job Posting: Regional Coordinator in Karnataka

Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) / India Canada Collaborative

HIV/AIDS Project (ICHAP) is seeking two suitable candidates for the position of

Regional Coordinators, Counselling Supportive Supervision System. There two

regional coordinators will be in-charge of the North and South regions in

Karnataka respectively. They would report to the Deputy Director in-charge of

VCTCs in KSAPS. Candidates for this position need to have good knowledge of

HIV/AIDS issues, good managerial skills to coordinate and facilitate the various

activities of the VCTCs & SSTs, be willing to travel to the various districts in

their region and with ability to deal with different stakeholders in the project

at state-level, i.e., the Supportive Supervision Team (SST) & Peer Support Team

(PST) members and the VCTC teams.

Regional Coordinator (North)

The Regional coordinator (North) would be responsible for the following

tasks and would report to the Deputy Director, VCTC in KSAPS: Provide direct

supervision to the VCTC counsellors across Karnataka.

Coordinate with SST members & its activities – bimonthly visits and meetings.

Coordinate with Medical Officers (VCTC) & District Surgeons.

Make periodic site visits especially to sites experiencing difficulties.

Organise and conduct regional level training programmes.

Implement state level decisions in the respective regions.

Coordinate between VCTC and PPTCT activities.

Assist DD, VCTC in developing policy and working procedures for Taluka

VCTC / PPTCTs in consultation with the advisory committee.

Capacity building for counsellors, SST and PST in consultation with DD,

VCTC and the advisory committee.

Network with regional level government programmes such as RCH, RRTC, TB

programme and with non- government agencies.

Monitoring and evaluation of VCTC and PPTCT functioning.

Report to VCTC in-charge regarding functioning, problems, etc.

Assist DD, VCTC in developing policies and plans that meet the

diverse needs of the region.

Would be stationed in Dharwad - Hubli.

Regional Coordinator (South)

In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities Regional coordinator

(South) would have certain coordination responsibilities in terms of assisting

DD, VCTC in program planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Support system.

More specifically it would involve the following tasks:

Assist DD, VCTC in developing policy and in planning and implementing

services, developing procedures.Coordinate between KSAPS and field level staff

regarding policy – new initiatives, recruitment, and salaries.

Liaison with the manpower agencies to ensure that salaries are released

on time and vacancies are immediately filled in.

Education and Experience

Doctoral Degree or Master's degree in Psychology / Social Work required.

Minimum two years work experience in HIV/AIDS field.Working (read & write)

knowledge of Kannada.

Should have had some experience in managing projects.

Proven ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

that encourages open communication and a diversity of viewpoints.

Ability to generate and communicate new ideas.

Demonstrated commitment to support team and organizational goals.

Knowledge of office procedures required.

Highly organized with abilities to prioritize and multi-task and take

initiative.

Possess strong accuracy, attention to details and ability to follow-

through.

Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy with the ability

to interface with staff, other administrators, senior management and

willing to be part of a diverse team.

Ability to work under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, and troubleshoot and

problem solve.

Demonstrated ability to provide supportive supervision, including networking to

expedite work and projects.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound

judgment.

Proficiency in word processing software (Microsoft Word, Excel,

Power Point, Acrobat) & Internet / emailing would be an added advantage.

TO APPLY:

Email cover letter, resume and salary history to

srinath@...

Postal Address:

Dr. Srinath M Maddur

India Canada Collaborative HIV/AIDS Project

#4/13-1, Crescent Road

Highgrounds, Bangalore – 560001

Karnataka, India

Tel: (080) 22201237 / 38

Fax: (080) 22201373

E-mail: " srinath@... "