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Bill and Melinda Gates foundation (BMGF), India is implementing "Avahan India AIDS Initiative", to prevent the spread of HIV infection among populations at high risk of HIV infection in the select districts of six high prevalent states and national Highways. Targeted populations for the interventions are Female Sex Workers (FSW - various types), Clients of FSWs, Men having sex with Men (MSM), Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) and Long Distance Truck Drivers (LDTD).

To measure the major outcomes and impacts of the interventions funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) under the Avahan India AIDS Initiative (Avahan), the Integrated Behavioral and Biological Assessment (IBBA) surveys are planned at periodic interval. The first round of IBBA was completed in year 2007 and second round is being planned in the year 2009. Family Health International (FHI) New Delhi is providing technical support for the assessment.

Since it is the first project of its kind, it involves a large amount of planning and support infrastructure. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and its affiliate research institutes are handling the study in different states. In Maharashtra, National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) is implementing IBBA in six districts viz. Kolhapur, Mumbai, Parbhani, Pune, Thane and Yevatmal. Following posts are advertised for the above project the Integrated Behavioral and Biological Assessment - Round 2 (IBBA- R2).

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Applications are invited from the willing candidates who wish to enhance their career graph in the field of HIV/AIDS Monitoring and evaluation of the intervention programmes. All the positions are based in Pune at Integrated Behavioral and Biological Assessment (IBBA) project office and National AIDS Research Institute, Bhosari, Pune 411026. Some positions require extensive travel within Maharashtra. All positions are on ad-hoc project basis and are full time in nature.

It is expected the candidate for the positions mentioned below are:

Proficient in computers. Excellent communication skills in English Knowledge of Marathi and Hindi Ability to work in a team

Job Title : Project Secretary (CODE: PS1)

No. of posts: 1 (One)

Essential Qualifications: The candidate should have a Post graduation degree in social Science/epidemiology/social sciences or community medicine or Business management with a demonstrated experience of handing a large scale survey projects.

Desirable Qualification: Experience of handing a large scale survey projects especially in the field of HIV/AIDS, such as BSS or HSS. Ability to think critically and strategically would be an added advantage

Key Job responsibilities:

Assisting in Coordinating, liaising and following up with the concerned sites/agencies / other operational activities Managing logistics Refining documents thru Ms Office

Drawing up power points from defined material wherever feasible Technical & Non technical editing of documents- manuals, guidelines Coordination for timely delivery of various deliverables Handling of Project management work & other administrative issues of surveys. Handling of Project management and other computerized systems developed Preparation of quarterly expenditure statement Preparation of consolidated IBBA quarterly expenditure statement To assist Principal Investigator, Coordinators and Manager Maintaining the Communication with partner organisations Maintaining the data base of the regulatory files/correspondences

Compensation: Consolidated salary of Rs. 23,000/- per month

Job Title : Research Associate (CODE: RA3)

No. of posts: 3 (Three)

Essential Qualifications: The candidate should have a Post graduation degree in social Science/epidemiology/social work. Should have demonstrated experience in the implanting surveys or field activities.

Desirable Qualification: Experience in the field of HIV/AIDS at community level and working with NGOs.

Key Job responsibilities:

Supervision and Monitoring of all field activities Monitoring the data entry of the collected data

Meeting with NGOs, Govt. Officials of the districts

Organize Community Advisory Board, Community Monitoring Board meetings Collation, compilation and assimilation Preparation of documentations of technical information for the during the survey period Guidance to Research Agency representatives in the field Adhere to harm ministration protocols of survey

Compensation: Consolidated salary of Rs. 23,000/- per month

These positions require extensive travel within state of Maharashtra.

Job Title: Administrative Officer (CODE: AO1)

No. of posts: 1 (One)

Essential Qualifications: Graduate or post graduate in any subject with working experience in government setup

Desirable qualification: Familiarity with working in government organization on development aspects of HIV/AIDS. Candidate should be well versed with the government procedures of administration, Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex environment

Key Job responsibilities:

· Provide administrative support to project staff in the state

· Backstage arrangements for meetings and workshops

· Coordinate project-related travel/ accommodation for project staff

· Dispatch letters/ documents/payment; ensuring accuracy of enclosures of supporting documents and addresses

· Follow-up with implementing partners for financial as well as progress reports

· Collate and consolidate reports for further sharing

· Collect, maintain and update administrative data/ files relevant to the project

· Carry out day to day administrative work.

Compensation: Consolidated salary of Rs. 18,125/- per month

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (CODE: ADA1)

No. of posts: 1 (One)

Essential Qualifications: Graduate in any discipline with Diploma in computer application. Excellent.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of government procedures of procurement and supplies would be an add advantage.. Written and oral communication skills in English is an added advantage.

Responsibilities include:

To assist administrative officer in day to day activities To work independently and as a team player in a complex environment, communication and networking. Support service functions, including office administration, travel and logistics, Maintenance of files and records,

Support in event management and bank transaction work

Management of front office related works.

Compensation: Consolidated salary of Rs. 12,805/- per month

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (CODE: ACA1)

No. of posts: 1 (One)

Essential Qualifications: Graduate in commerce and Diploma in computer application and knowledge of TALLY.

Desirable Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication in English. Experience in Govt. Organizations would be an added advantage

Responsibilities include:

To assist accounts officer in day to day activities of accounts Ability to work independently for accounts related jobs

· To generate quarterly and annual financial reports, and support financial and procurement policies.

· Audit of travel bills as per the govt. rules

Compensation: Consolidated salary of Rs. 12,805/- per month

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technical Assistant (CODE: SLTA1)

No. of posts: 1 (One)

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. In Microbiology/Medical Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry & 1 year experience in lab work.

Desirable: Experience in HIV and STI related laboratory assays

Key job Responsibilities include:

· To supervise study related laboratory assays dealing with HIV serology and microbiology.

· To assist Research Associate, IBBA

· Oversee the storage of biological samples;

· Perform and monitor the serological assays in IBBA and perform the Gen-APTIMA Combo2 assays.

· Oversee the quality control of RPR tests done at District laboratories;

· Maintain stocks in stores including indenting and issuing to field;

· Keeping all the laboratory related records.

Compensation: Consolidated salary of Rs. 10,835/- per month.

Interested candidates should submit application on plain paper, full bio data and attested copies of proof of age, qualification, experience along with original certificate (S.S.C., H.S.C., Degree, Date of Birth, etc.) Along with a cross Demand Draft for Rs.25/- drawn in favor of Director National AIDS Research Institute 73, 'G' Block MIDC, Bhosari, P.B. 1895, Pune 411026 (Payable at Bhosari, Pune). Government servants should apply through proper channel. Director, NARI reserves the right to shortlist candidates to be interviewed. Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or bringing political or other influence with regards to selection shall be considered a disqualification. Age, Experience and Qualifications would be relaxable in case of exceptional ability or experience with deserving cases.

A Code of the post for which the application is made should be clearly mentioned on envelop of the application. Last date for submitting applications is January 7, 2009. By January 15-20 the candidates would be intimated over e-mail about the interview date.

Providing E-mail address is mandatory.

DIRECTOR

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