Multiple vacancies at IHAT in Karnataka

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INIDA HEALTH ACTION TRUST (IHAT)

The India Health Action Trust invites applications from committed

development professionals for the project Karnataka TSU (Technical Support

Unit). The TSU is a three (3) year project, which is supported by the National

AIDS Control Organization (NACO). The main objective of setting up a TSU is to

support State HIV /AIDS programs particularly Karnataka State AIDS Prevention

Society (KSAPS) in the areas of targeted interventions, strategic planning,

capacity building, HIV mainstreaming and private /public partnership.

1. Program Officer (STI, HIV Surveillance, Care and Support): 2

positions based in Karnataka

The Program Officer (STI, HIV Surveillance Care and Support) will be

responsible for supporting district level programs, targeted interventions,

strengthening services for STI, HIV surveillance, care & support, and social

marketing of condoms. The Program Officer will closely work with high-risk

groups such as FSWs, MSM and Transgenders.

* Qualification and Experience: MBBS with at least 7 years

clinical experience or MD in a clinical field such as General medicine, Skin &

STD, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or Community Medicine, and having

worked with and taken care of people living with HIV and AIDS, for at least 3-5

years. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, experience with designing

and developing training modules and ability to set up and

directly provide services for the HIV infected and affected populations.

Knowledge of the local language and skills in computer use are essential.

2. Program Officer ( Programme): 2 positions based in

Karnataka.

The Program Officer (Programme) will be responsible for supporting district

programs. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and developing district

level outreach strategies for high-risk groups, target interventions, advocacy

and HIV mainstreaming.

* Qualification and Experience: Postgraduate in social

sciences with at least 5-8 years experience in the HIV field, having worked with

people living with HIV and AIDS. Ability to work with a

multidisciplinary team, experience with designing and developing training

modules and documents and reports is useful. Knowledge of the local language and

skills in computer use are essential.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: (1 position based in Karnataka)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for data

compilation and analysis related to the HIV prevention, care and support

programs in the district. The Officer will also compile monthly and quarterly

reports, and sort out technical problems with the data.

* Qualification and Experience: Post graduation degree in

Demography/ Statistics with 4-5 years of relevant experience in program

monitoring and evaluation.

4. Advocacy and Documentation Officer: (1 position based in Karnataka)

The Advocacy and Documentation Officer is responsible for supporting and

documenting the advocacy, community mobilization, and HIV main streaming

activities, and managing the capacity building needs of the projects at the

district level.

* Qualifications & experience: Post Graduation in Journalism

and Mass Communication / English / or other relevant discipline.

* 5-8 years relevant experience working with Govt / NGO

sectors, designing and implementing advocacy programs, working with

community groups and policy makers. Knowledge of local language and

experience in the HIV sector would be an added advantage.

5. Capacity Building Officer: (1 position based in Bangalore)

The Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for providing logistics

support, documenting activities related to capacity building initiatives of the

Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) and Technical Support Unit (TSU)

in the state. The officer will organize capacity building activities as per the

project requirements.

* Qualification & experience

* A minimum of 4-6 years experience of providing logistic

support and documenting capacity building activities.

* Experience in organizing capacity building programs at the

district level.

* Understanding of issues relating to HIV/AIDS programs.

* Post graduate degree in any discipline, with relevant

experience.

* Written and spoken fluency in Kannada and English.

6. Finance Manager: 1 position based in Bangalore

The Finance Manager will be responsible for TSU finance management. The Manager

will support the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) to generate

quarterly and annual financial reports, and support financial and procurement

policies. Ability to monitor and control accounting activities related to the

TSU and maintain records.

* Qualification & experience: Charted Accountant/MBA (Finance)

with 8-10 years of experience. Excellent computer skills, usage of Tally

package, MS-Excel is required. Sound knowledge of financial system and

procedures.

7. Admin Associates: 1 position based in Bangalore

The Admin Associate will be responsible for support service functions,

including office administration, travel and logistics, maintenance of files and

records, event management, bank transaction work and management of front office

related works.

* Qualification and Experience: Any graduate with 3-5 years of

relevant experience working in office settings in a supportive role. Good

interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Local language is essential

* Excellent knowledge of PC operations

All of the above positions demand excellent communications and computer skills.

Preferences will be given to candidates who know Kannada and have work

experience with NGOs and HIV programs. Positions from 1-5 involve extensive

travel. Please send your latest resume indicating the post applied for, to the

following address, by 31st October 2007. Shortlisted candidates will be called

for an interview during the first week of November at Bangalore.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

India Health Action Trust

#4/13-1, Pisces Building, Crescent Road

High Grounds, Bangalore - 560 001

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