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The Health Commission of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) is a

sub recipient to Round 6 Global Fund Grants under the Promoting Access to Care

and Treatment (PACT) project. It shall be setting up Community Care Centres

(CCC) in the states of Gujarat, West Bengal, Orissa, Chattisgarh and Bihar.

The objective of the CCC is to provide treatment of opportunistic

infections, to improve drug adherence among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and

to integrate care and support services to existing out reach activities and

build capacities for community-based care. CBCI-HC is currently recruiting a

Regional Coordinator for the Regional Office at Patna.

Tasks and Responsibilities

* Provide technical assistance on various aspects of care and

support of PLHIV to the CCC

* Provide hands-on assistance in setting up CCC and monitor the

implementation of the project

* Work as a link between the office in New Delhi and the CCC in the

state/s

* Assist in developing effective procurement plans for the CCC and

in timely delivery of supplies purchased centrally to the CCC

* Provide over all guidance in helping CCC in putting in good

practice management and M & E systems in place

* Coordinate with other stakeholders including SACS, ART centre,

ICTC and other NGOS in the state and develop working relationships with them

* Other tasks assigned by the Program Manager.

Desired Profile of the candidate

Should have at least a master's degree in social work, management or other

social sciences. Progressively sound technical understanding of the HIV

epidemic, specifically care and support program.

Should possess at least 2-3 years of experience in coordinating multi-location

projects on HIV or health related.

Should have excellent interpersonal and communications skills,

especially in local language. Should be able to lead and motivate others,

consultative and collaborative approach, ability to work and achieve results in

challenging environment, adaptability and ability to cope with change, and,

ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

Interested applicants should email a detailed CV to

mark@...

not later than 15 May, 2008.

Salary will commensurate the best in the NGO sector.

People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Sherry ph

e-mail: <sherry@...>