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TITLE: Quality Improvement Specialist: HIV Treatment, Care and Support Organization : EngenderHealthLOCATION: Bangalore, INDIALast Date : September 25, 2008Our Mission: EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poor communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local

needs.Background: EngenderHealth with grants from the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through University of Manitoba is implementing a project to scale up HIV/AIDS Treatment, Care, and Support services in Karnataka and a few districts of Andhra Pradesh. EngenderHealth is one of the key partners in this consortium involving Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), St. ’s Medical College, Project Concern International (PCI) and several other reputed Indian NGOs. Overall Scope: The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist, will assume responsibility for and serve as the project’s specialist for

the QI component. The candidate will assist the Technical Director in the design, assessment, training, implementation and capacity building of NGO sector service providers and service delivery sites in the area of QI in HIV care, support and treatment in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In addition the QI specialist will provide TA to the KSAPS and government service delivery sites as needed. The candidate will assist the Technical Director to build and maintain capacity in developing and strengthening sustainable local training systems in QI tools and approaches through the application of innovative instructional training design and materials development and also by providing direct technical assistance to the facilities and the local partners in both states, in benchmarking and improving the quality of care, support and treatment services. One of the key components will be to institutionalize capacity building on

Infection Prevention and Reduction of Stigma and Discrimination in Health Care Settings. Specific duties: • Assist the Technical Director to strategically plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the project QI strategy and institutionalization of Infection Prevention and Reduction of Stigma and Discrimination in Health Care Settings. o Undertake situational analysis and needs assessment of the existing facilities with specific focus on Quality of Care in VCTCs, PPTCTs, Drop in Center, HIV clinical care sites and NGO linkages with Revised National TB Control Program sites, Orphans and Vulnerable Child care services of NGO/FBO sites implementing the project. o Initiate QI activities at KSAPS’ ICTC’s, and ART centers as and when requested by the government.o

Assist the Technical Director in training of trainers and health workers at VCT/DCT in counseling, testing, stigma and discrimination.o Assist in building health workers’ capacity to provide youth oriented Quality HIV/RH services.o Assist in building the capacity of public/private sector medical colleges, PLHA networks, NGOs/FBOs staff by orienting, training, and facilitating adaptation and implementation of quality improvement tolls at community based care, support and treatment sites.o Build capacity of academic medical institutions and NGO sites to implement and monitor QI approaches at HIV service delivery sites.o Provide targeted Technical Assistance (TA) to the SACS and consortium partners responsible for implementing the ART roll out in the states.o In collaboration with

the Technical Director and the project team assist in monitoring training activities of the project. Document the process, collect and analyse date from the above activities and disseminate the results to the stake holders.• Conduct Training of Trainers and facilitate trainings and workshops and back stop and supervise master trainers to carry out trainings.• Conduct field visits to monitor program activities and follow up on QI and Infection Prevention action plans developed by facilities offering HIV services. • Work closely with Technical Director to review monthly and quarterly narrative reports of the project and to prepare quarterly and annual narrative reports to the donor• Prepare and oversee the implementation of Project Implementation Plan (PIP), annual capacity building plans with consortium

partners, in consultation with SACS, WHO, UNAIDS and NACO• Assist the Project Director to document project findings and represent India Country Office at national and international for a for dissemination and increased visibility• Obtain feedback on technical areas related to curriculum development from New York Head office and other EngenderHealth colleagues. • Perform other duties as advised by the Technical Director which will include training and other capacity building and mentoring activities in HIV-TB linkages, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, HIV Care, Support and TreatmentThis position requires travel 40% or more time for field-based TA and/or leadership activitiesEducation, Experience & Certifications:• Post Graduate

degree in public health, Preventive Social Medicine or equivalent post graduate education or a related degree• Candidates with medical background and experience in HIV care and support will have distinct advantage.• English Fluency required. Knowledge of Kannada (and Telugu) is required.• Five-six years of experience with large scale projects and demonstrated track record of significant achievement in the area of work.• Significant long- and/or short-term experience in providing field-based TA in the area of QI in HIV/AIDS care is preferred.• The successful candidate will have extensive experience in conceptualizing, designing and implementing training and QI programs including supervision and monitoring.Knowledge, Skills and

Abilities:• Proven track record in development of QI tools and the development of training methodologies and QI approaches for HIV/AIDS care.• Capacity to oversee the development and implementation of work plans, M & E activities, and reports• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills• Should be able to use MS Office including Word, Excel and spread sheet. • Knowledge and experience in SPSS, SAS, Epi Info or other related software with Public Health application will be an asset. • Excellent networking and strong collaborative and diplomatic skills in managing multiple partner relationships including working closely with networks of HIV+ people.• Excellent report

writing and curriculum development skills• Ability to multitask and Capability to develop relationships with stakeholders as NGOs, SACS, NACO and WHO • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, partnering and supervisory skills to be applied to a multidisciplinary team across two states.To apply submit your CV and a cover letter to: adwivedi@... Please note: Your cover letter should explain how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills meet the position requirements. EngenderHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified and experienced people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

TITLE: State Coordinator – MaharashtraOrganization : EngenderHealth SocietyLOCATION: Mumbai, INDIALast Date : September 25, 2008EngenderHealth Society (EHS) is a registered Indian NGO affiliated to EngenderHealth, an international NGO with over 60 years of experience. Under the GFATM supported Round IV Access to HIV Care and Treatment project in six high prevalence states Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Manipur and Nagaland, EHS work focuses on increasing the number of NGO sector providers capable of delivering high

quality care and support services to people living with HIV and AIDS. Overall Scope: The state co-ordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of the GFATM project activities at the state level and providing technical assistance to the partners and Continuing Centres of Education and Training (CETCs). Reporting to the Training Manager and working with the project team for training, documentation, monitoring & evaluation activities, the state co-ordinators represent EngenderHealth in six high prevalence states.Responsibilities:1. Co ordinate program implementation at state level including:• Assist the Training Manager and the Program Associate to prepare the state level annual work Plan in consultation with consortium partners.• Facilitate

the project team in setting up state level training institutions.• Manage provision of TA to CETCs including conducting annual program design workshops and maintaining quality of the training programs.• Prepare a data base of consultants and trainers for project activities.• Monitor implementation of project activities at CETCs and work closely with the consortium partners to ensure timely roll out of trainings at state levels.• Assist the Training Manager to document project findings and represent ICO at state level for dissemination and increasing visibility.2. Technical Assistance for training and curriculum development related to counselling, and peer based interventions for HIV positive people:• Assist the Training Manager and

the Program Associate in preparation of concept papers, proposals for new activities and activity narratives.• Conduct TOT, trainings and facilitate workshops.• Responsible for data collection related to MIS and reporting to Training Manager for monitoring and evaluating project activities.• Conduct field visits to monitor program activities.• Facilitate CETCs and master trainers to carry out trainings.• Assist the Training Manager and Program Associate to provide targeted TA to staff of State AIDS Control Societies (SACS) and public health providers and consortium partners • In collaboration with the project team and consortium partners develop training and learning mechanisms for counselling and peer based

interventions3. Develop and maintain relations with counter parts at SACS, PFI, Indian Network of Positive people and other stakeholders• Representing EngenderHealth in state level project meetings with consortium partners, SACS and other stakeholders.• Responsible for maintenance of relations and routine coordination with counterparts at PFI, INP Plus, SACS, implementing counterparts including local NGOs• Represent the project in the general area of training and learning approaches to State AIDS Control Societies, institutions hosting Continuing Education and Training Centres, and other projects, donors, and agencies working at the state level.This position is state based and may require travel up to 30 % . Qualifications

and Experience• Post Graduate degree in health management/social work, psychology and or sociology or equivalent• 5 years experience in developing and implementing training programs and other field interventions, with a minimum of 3 years experience in HIV/AIDS or other relevant health area preferably with NGO sector• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming in the NGO and public sector specifically in the area of quality of care and support and issues related to treatment literacy• Experience in training for treatment literacy issues and working with positive people• English and Marathi fluency necessary. Strong language skills (written and spoken) in Tamil, Telgu, Kannada highly desirable• 2-3 years experience in counselling and community

based interventions with positive people .Desired Skills• Strong networking and relationship building skills• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills• Collaborative and diplomatic skills in managing multiple partner relationships.• Able to meet tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.• Strong written and oral communication skills in English• Team and partnering skills To apply submit your CV and a cover letter to: adwivedi@... Please note: Your cover letter should explain how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills meet the position

requirements. EngenderHealth Society is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified and experienced women and People Living with HIV and Aids (PLHAs) are encouraged to apply.

TITLE: Quality Assurance SpecialistOrganization : EngenderHealthLOCATION: Delhi, INDIALast Date : September 25, 2008Our Mission: EngenderHealth works to improve the health and

well-being of people in the poor communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.Background: The Monitoring and Evaluation ( M & E) frame work for the second phase of Reproductive and Child Health Program (RCH II) has proposed to introduce monitoring of quality of services at the health centers and at out reach level. To begin with, Quality Assurance (QA) will be introduced at the sub-centers, primary health centers, CHCs and block PHCs. The QA has been introduced in selected districts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand. The QA specialist will also

ensure the integration of this initiative into the State’s general plan for quality assurance, as well as complete consistency of the initiative with the EngenderHealth approach to quality assurance.OVERALL SCOPEThe QA Specialist will provide programmatic guidance and technical assistance to the QA project in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand. The QA specialist will also help in identifying and pursuing new development activities in Reproductive and Sexual Health including HIV/AIDS. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Management of the QA project in UP, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand• Recruit, train and supervise Program officers for the QA project in UP, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand.• Work in collaboration with MOHFW, State Health Directorates

and District Health officials in UP, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand to implement the QA project. • Provide targeted Technical Assistance (TA) to the state governments for implementing the QA Project in the states.• Plan and conduct Training of Trainers and facilitate trainings and state and district level workshops and backstop state trainers to carry out trainings at the district level related to QA, emergency preparedness, use of emergency equipment, infection prevention, other areas of clinical service delivery, facilitative supervision and team work.• Conduct field visits to monitor program activities.• Compile and analyse data from districts, prepare monthly and quarterly narrative reports of the project and to prepare annual narrative reports to the donor as per the project requirements.• Maintain relations with USAID, UNFPA, MOH, GOUP, GOUA and GOJ and routine coordination with project partners. • Orientation of the state and district partners to the project.• Routine monitoring, documentation and dissemination of the results of the project. • Assist the Country Director to document project findings and represent India Country Office at national and international forums for dissemination and increased visibility.• Obtain feedback on technical areas related to curriculum development from New York Head office and other EngenderHealth colleagues.2. Assist the Country Director in Business development initiative • Initiate and develop contacts with donors, international foundations, local

organizations and NGOs;• Assess opportunities in India for EngenderHealth/ICO to expand its RH work in India in quality improvement, family planning, maternal and child health and HIV/AIDS;• Develop and maintain relations and routine coordination with key donors and potential partners including but not limited to MOH, NACO, State Governments, SACS, NGOs, USAID, DFID, UNFPA etc;• Prepare concept papers for potential new activities;• Documentation of project findings and dissemination in national and international forums for increased ICO visibility. 3. Any other responsibility assigned by the Country DirectorThis position requires travel up to 30% of the time for field-based TA and/or leadership activitiesEducation, Experience & Certifications:• Post Graduate degree in public health, Preventive Social Medicine or equivalent post graduate education • Candidates with medical background and experience in government sector will have distinct advantage.• Fluency in Hindi and English required. Minimum ten years of experience working with Public Health Sector or large scale projects and demonstrated track record of significant achievement in the area of work.• Significant long term experience in providing field-based TA in the area of QI in clinical health care settings. • The successful candidate will have extensive experience in conceptualizing, designing and implementing training and QI programs including emergency preparedness, use of emergency

equipment, infection prevention, facilitative supervision and monitoring.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Proven track record in development of QI tools and the development of training methodologies and QI approaches for RCH and clinical services.• Capacity to oversee the development and implementation of work plans, M & E activities, and reports.• Excellent training, analytical, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills• Should be able to use MS Office including Word, Excel and spread sheet. • Excellent networking and strong collaborative and diplomatic skills in managing multiple partner relationships. • Excellent report writing and curriculum development skills• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, partnering and supervisory skills to be applied to a multidisciplinary team across three states.To apply submit your CV and a cover letter to: adwivedi@... Please note: Your cover letter should explain how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills meet the position requirements. EngenderHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified and experienced women are encouraged to apply.

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