JOB VACANY IN AHF INDIA CARES

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AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF)INDIA CARES

Positions Vacant:

Testing Coordinator (1), Advocacy Assistant (1), Counselor (2) and

Laboratory Technician (1) for AHF India Cares, India

Location: New Delhi, India

Application Deadline: 10 September 2008 Submission instructions: To apply please

e-mail your cover letter, resume, salary history and contact details of two

professional referees to Dr. Nochiketa Mohanty (Email:

<mailto:nochiketa.mohanty@...>

or by regular mail to: AIDS Healthcare Foundation/ India Cares,

S 7, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi 110017, India

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About AHF

AIDS Healthcare Foundation established in 1987 is the largest non profit public

benefit HIV/AIDS organization in the United States. AHF is supporting more than

70,000 people in 22 countries and hopes to achieve the goal of 100,000 people in

30 countries by the year 2008. AHF global commitment is to establish centers of

excellence which are replicable, scalable and sustainable model for HIV/AIDS

medical services and dedicate itself to the mission of providing " cutting edge

medicines and advocacy regardless of ability to pay " .

About AHF India Cares

'India Cares' under the aegis of AIDS Healthcare Foundation was established in

2004 in India and registered as a Trust in 2006 in New Delhi. The Trust carries

forward the vision and mission of AHF. The HIV/AIDS epidemic in India is

estimated to be 2.4 million and increasing number of people falling sick need

care and treatment. Changing the course of the HIV epidemic of such enormous

scale and measures cannot be restricted to prevention and awareness alone as

people are dying. People living with HIV and AIDS require treatment, care and

support. Denial of treatment and discrimination in accessing healthcare is

rampant and prohibitive medical expenses points to an acute need for treatment

and care for such people. We in 'AHF India

Cares' enable people living with HIV and AIDS to gain access to health care

services free of cost.

Job Description:

Position # 1: Testing Coordinator

Key qualifications:

* Graduate/ Postgraduate - MBBS/Social Work with intimate knowledge of

HIV, Familiarity with HIV disease, HIV prevention theory, HIV treatment options

* Comfortable working with people of all ages and ethnicities, MSM,

high risk women, men and young people on the streets, experience in a

supervisory role.

* Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/

e-mail application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,etc.;

* Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while

working as part of a team;

* Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

* Available to start working in September 2008

Roles and Responsibilities: Includes the following:

1. Monitor Program Activities in relation to AHF India Cares and HIV

Testing Initiative objectives

2. Collate data for reports

3. Keep accurate records of activities

4. Status reports on projects

5. Represent agency in applicable forums and meetings

6. Develop/Sustain relations with community agencies and leaders

7. Training HIV Testing Staff/Outreach Workers

8. Participate in planning activities

9. Plan/maintain calendar of events for programs

10.Assist other supervisors in their duties as needed

11.Research and assist with program grant writing related HIV testing

12.Participate in AHF India Cares staff meetings

13.Supervise/Monitor materials inventory

14.Conduct regular meetings with other community agencies

15.Provide Structured Individual Supervision of HIV Testing staff

16.Monitor expenses for directly supervised HIV Testing programs run

across the country

17.Ensure results are followed up in all sites

18.Ensure timely data entry on activities and/or in-house databases

19.Specific HIV Testing Related Activities Including but not limited to:

a. Facilitate Workshops

b. Train Volunteer Facilitators

c. Provide HIV Test Counseling to clients

d. Assist/Coordinate HIV/STD Testing events

e. Monitor/review HIV Testing client files for accuracy

f. Ensure testing records are submitted to Country Project

Coordinator

g. Provide appropriate referrals to clients

h. Facilitate client/volunteer surveys

i. Assist with Special Projects

20. Other duties as assigned by the Country Project Coordinator

Position # 2: Advocacy Assistant

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Political Science, Public Policy,

Public Administration, Business, Communications, Public Relations or related

field

2. A good knowledge of HIV and AIDS is required as a development and

human rights issue; knowledge of governance issues, especially from a rights

based approach; ability in policy analysis, development and implementation,

especially as they relate to HIV and AIDS, and understanding of the implications

of gender inequalities when working with issues relating to HIV and AIDS is

desirable.

3. Report writing and prioritizing skills; good interpersonal and

communications skills; and a willingness and ability to work as part of a team

and to share skills is very essential.

4. Non-profit work experience, experience working with community

groups and business leaders in collaborative efforts is desirable

5. Previous experience in public affairs or government relations is

desirable

6. Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/

e-mail application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

etc..

7. Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure.

8. Available to start working in September 2008

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to all advocacy related activities , legal services

for PLHAs and other marginalized groups in AHF India Cares;

2. Assist and Promote AHF India Cares treatment, care and support

services to the community and to institutions both at local and national level;

3. Assist in the establishment of advocacy groups, networks,

strengthen linkages, conduct outreach to other NGOs and community based

organizations (CBOs) to expand the vision and mission of AHF India Cares;

4. Assist in the field outreach activities of AHF India Cares - such

as the Positive Link Project to achieve greater goals;

5. Assist in the marketing and promotion of AHF India Cares

initiatives such as the P2Rx - the Second Line Treatment Program for AIDS

Activist, the Positive Lounge, Public Health Initiative e.g. HIV Testing

Campaign in India etc.;

6. Actively participate, assist in weekly monthly support group

meetings, attend positive groups meetings on behalf of AHF India Cares, conduct

individual and groups education sessions on positive speaking and providing

skills in public speaking for HIV patients;

7. Provide weekly, monthly and other reports regularly and keep AHF

India Cares updated in advocacy related information;

8. Assist in the initiation and establishment of a consortium of NGOs

involved in HIVAIDS treatment, care and support in India;

9. Assist in the operations of AHF India Cares initiative - 'Grievance

Redressal Cell for PLHAs' (GRCP) ;

10. Assist in advocacy related research and documentation of legal, human rights

issues;

11. And any other task assigned from time to time;

12. Provide technical support

a. To identify key issues to advocate on,

b. To facilitate the development and implementation of

comprehensive advocacy and mobilization strategies and build skills in

advocacy, policy analysis, documentation and information dissemination

regarding HIV and AIDS.

13. Help build the knowledge and skills of fellow staff members to

develop and implement effective advocacy programmes.

14. Other duties as assigned by the Advocacy Coordinator

Position # 3: Counselor (1 Male and 1 Female)

Key Qualifications:

1. A Graduate, MSW, Psychology, Sociology from a recognized institute.

2. At least 2 to 3 years experience in providing counseling services

in HIVAIDS pre- post test counseling, ART adherence counseling in nursing care

in hospital or clinics or in AIDS NGOs

3. Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/

e-mail application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

etc.;

4. Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while

working as part of a team.

5. Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

6. Available to start working in September 2008

Roles and Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

1. Provide counseling services to Clients.

2. Provide pre and post test, ART and PPMTC counseling for patients

ensuring patient confidentiality.

3. Provide additional psycho social support required face to face or

on the phone including partner and family counseling.

4. Provides basic referrals for additional non medical services

(including legal services).

5. Insure that all clients receive the appropriate follow up

counseling services. Conducts individual and group education sessions

on-site and off-site at various local facilities.

6. Participate in Medical Staff Meeting

7. Other duties may be assigned.

Position # 4: Laboratory Technician

Key Qualifications:

Qualifications:

1. Must possess a degree/diploma in medical Laboratory

technology (DMLT) or an equivalent from a recognized institute

2. Must have experience in phlebotomy and blood collection techniques

for at least 1 year.

3. Experience with flow cytometry procedures (CD4 Count) advantageous

but training can be provided.

4. Experience in HIV Testing procedures (ELISA/Western Blot/ Rapid

Immunological tests) is desirable.

5. Excellent communication, organizational & record keeping skills

6. Professional experience as a lab technician in a recognized

hospital/clinic for more than 1 year is advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

1. Laboratory maintenance and organization

2. Collect Blood Samples

3. Perform Routine Blood tests

4. ELISA/Western blot analysis of clinical samples

5. Maintain Laboratory Inventory and Client Test report

6. Perform CD4 Count Tests and Analysis.

7. Assist the Medical Officer in clinical data maintenance.

8. Other duties may be assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Will be based on knowledge and experience and will be comparable to other

HIVAIDS Clinics in India

Additional Information

* A probation period of three months is applicable.

* People living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

* AHF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not

discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex,

gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, marital

status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

* Selected candidate must be available to begin work in September 2008.

* Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Dr. Nochiketa Mohanty

Project Coordinator

AHF - India Cares

S 7 Panchsheel Park

New Delhi 110017 India

(+91) 11 417 45541[O]

(+91) 11 417 45542

(+91) 11 417 45543[Fax]

(+91) 9958262277[Cell]

nochiketa.mohanty@...

http://www.aidshealth.org