Vacancies in Chennai: I-TECH India Training Programme Specialist

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I-TECH India Training Programme Specialist

Organization Description: The International Training and Education Center on HIV

(I-TECH) is a federally-funded project which supports the development of highly

responsive HIV/AIDS care and support training centers in designated regions

acutely impacted by the epidemic worldwide. Funded in part by a grant from the

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), I-TECH works in conjunction

with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global AIDS Program

(CDC/GAP) field offices to develop and deliver high quality educational

programming when provider training and improvements to clinical care are

identified as priority needs in a country or region.

I-TECH is housed in Seattle, Washington within the Center for Health Education

and Research (CHER), a multi-disciplinary University of Washington (UW) center

comprised of several grant or contract-funded health education and training

programs. Country offices are located in various countries throughout Africa,

Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.

Position Description: The Training Programme Specialist is a full-time position

based in Chennai, India. The Training Programme Specialist will work on the

I-TECH India Health Communication Team (HCT) to oversee the development and

revision of training programmes and clinical training curricula (facilitator’s

guides, participant manuals, and PowerPoint slide sets) and other educational

materials. This position will work in support of the many documents India HCT is

tasked with developing. The position may also coordinate the work of content

experts and consultants, and will ensure consistency, timeliness and high

standards in those efforts. The work of the Training Program Specialist will

report to the Deputy Director of Programmes.

Job responsibilities:

· Support ongoing curriculum development and training implementation projects as

requested, such as a national medical doctor 4-day training programme

· Work directly with HCT Lead in headquarter office (long-distance and in

person) to develop curricula using the “I-TECH standards” and expectations

around materials development

· Coordinate local clinical review of curricula as required in collaboration

with Medical Director and Nurse Advisor

· Train I-TECH staff and partners in training programme and curriculum

development standards and activities

Format, organize, and apply document standards to complex Microsoft Word

documents in English

Review and edit curriculum products to ensure consistency and usability

Participate in the pilot testing and revision process

Assist in developing an evaluation plan for existing I-TECH India curricula and

a timeline for revising and updating existing training curricula

Integrate reviewer notes and changes into documents

Review documents to ensure formatting is consistent throughout

Develop and draft proposals for training programme design and roll-out

Identify HIV conferences in India and work with Team members to develop and

submit abstracts

Develop non-clinical training topic training calendar to be conducted quarterly

for partners (e.g., training skills, curriculum development). Conduct trainings

where relevant

Work with CD to develop a quarterly newsletter, with a focus on updates as well

as capacity building updates/tips for the field

Work with M & E Coordinator to develop M & E framework for programmes and present

jointly with M & E Coordinator to partners as requested

Essential functions and duties:

Training Programme Proposal/Development: 20%

Meet with key stakeholders. Work with Team members to develop comprehensive

curriculum development proposals with available staff and financial resources.

Develop comprehensive roll-out plans of training programmes (e.g., how will the

curricula products be USED in the field most effectively and efficiently?).

Curriculum and Product Development: 30%

The Training Programme Specialist will develop and adapt curricula, training

materials and training tools in support of country-specific project objectives.

Materials Review: 20%

The Training Program Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and editing

curricula and other training documents in preparation for publication and

dissemination. Material development may include a quarterly newsletter, success

stories, and abstracts/conference presentations of I-TECH projects.

Project Management: 20%

The Training Program Specialist will manage all communication with clients,

consultants, partners and other I-TECH staff involved in curriculum and

educational materials projects. This may include writing of monthly reports,

writing consultant contracts and monitoring project activities in line with the

allowable budget.

Other Project Duties, as assigned: 10%

Requirements:

· A Master’s degree in public health, health education, education, or a related

field, or equivalent experience AND at least 3 years work experience designing,

developing, and editing professional-level training materials for adults in

international healthcare settings

· Strong training skills, utilizing adult learning principles

· Ability to pull together diverse stakeholders to reach consensus on programme

deliverables

· Experience managing projects, including regular client communication, budget

management, and team coordination

· Works effectively in guiding a team through the curriculum development process

· Experience with international health-related topics, issues and challenges,

especially related to work in developing country settings

· Strong knowledge of health education and HIV/AIDS treatment and care

· Exceptional organizational and planning skills

· Exceptional skill with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and competency

in Excel

· Exceptional writing and editing skills in English

· Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Ability to respond effectively to urgent requests, must be comfortable and

capable working independently

Experience training adults in the area of HIV care and treatment, reproductive

health, and/or sexually transmitted diseases strongly desired. Experience

training trainers (TOT)

Experience working in team settings, preferably in an international capacity;

experience with the evaluation of health education/training, preferably in an

international context; strong initiative, and a commitment to building personal

and organizational capacity

Fluency in English and knowledge of at least one Indian language (preferably S.

Indian language) required

Travel within India of approximately 3 days/month, as needed

To Apply:

To apply please send (AT THE EARLIEST), a cover letter and résumé or CV to the

attention of:

Ms. Jasmine B. Rajan

Senior Office Manager

I-TECH India

GHTM Training Centre

Tambaram Sanatorium

Chennai 600 -047

e-mail: <jasminebrajan@...>

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