Training staff for GFATM 7 project

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NO: GFATM-7 /BU/ CPC / 11/ 2008-09 Dt: 24-11-2008 The last date for submission of application is 03 November, 2008.NOTIFICATIONThe Bangalore University has been selected as one of the sub- recipients for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria (GFATM) Round -7 grant on the HIV/AIDS counseling sub-component. This programme aims at enhancing human & institutional capacities of HIV counseling training institutes in India. For successful implementation of this programme in four south Indian states, we require a team of highly skilled and experienced training staff staff. Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates for the following positions.

I: SENIOR TRAINING OFFICER (Scientist A: Essential qualifications (1) Master's degree in Public Health/ Health Education/ Psychiatry Or Master's Degree (with a minimum of 55 % aggregate marks) in Population Studies/ Psychological Counseling/ Social Work/ Health Education / Psychology from a recognized university/ institute. (2) Minimum of 3 years experience of training/ research/ monitoring and evaluation (M & E) / management of international projects in the field of HIV /AIDS or related areas.

B: Desirable qualifications and experience :(1) Developing modules, designing training schedules, facilitating and managing training programmes (2) Knowledge of working in multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary areas (3) Efficiency in planning, monitoring, evaluation and control of the technical cooperation processes (4) Strong professional oral and writing skills in English, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest level with working knowledge of Hindi and other south Indian languages (5) Knowledge of management processes and ability to analyze and present data objectively and clearly. (6) Computer literacy as related to programme management (7) Excellent skills for quantitative analysis, complemented by capacity to work and produce results under pressure and with short deadlines (8 ) Excellent facilitation skills.

C: Job Specifications: (1) Responsible for coordinating the zonal level capacity building initiatives in the programme (2) Responsible for management of training programmes and its reporting (3) Timely achievement of training targets and their reporting (4) Performing other duties as assigned by the project implementing authority (5) Resolving difficult issues and recommending remedial actions for effective managerial implementation, including the administration of technical contracts. (d) Salary: 24,000 p.m consolidated)

II: JUNIOR TRAINING OFFICER (SSO) A: Essential Qualifications: (1) Master's degree in Public Health/ Psychiatry Or Master's Degree in Psychology/ Psychological Counseling/ Social Work/ HRD / Health education / Population Studies from a recognized university/ institute with a minimum of 55 % aggregate marks. (2) Minimum of one year experience of Training/ research/ evaluation/ management of projects in the field of HIV /AIDS or related areas.

B: Desirable qualifications and experience (1) Facilitating and manage training programmes (2) Knowledge of working in a multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary area (3) Efficiency in planning, monitoring, evaluation and control of the technical cooperation processes (4) Strong professional, oral and writing skills in English, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest level with working knowledge of Hindi and other south Indian languages (5 ) Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs would be an asset.

C: Job Specifications: (1) Coordinating zonal level capacity building programmes (2) Managing education programmes and its reporting (3) Ensuring timely achievement of training targets (4) Performing other duties as assigned by higher authorities. (d) Salary: Rs 14,000 p.m consolidated)

GENERAL CONDITIONS1. Tentative duration of the project is five years ( ie., from 01-09-2008 to 31-8- 2013)2. Appointments will be for a period of one year on contract basis and it is renewable every year based on performance assessment reports and the overall success of the project.

3. Appointed staff for all the posts are expected to travel within the four south Indian states.4. Candidates may submit their applications only in electronic format on or before 11:00 AM (I.S.T.), 03 December , 2008 to psychologicalcounselling@... CC romatejohn@.... (MS word / PDF) The last date for submission of application is 20 November, 2008.

5. Applicants who receive Email invitation letters from psychologicalcounselling@... are welcome to attend the scrutiny of documents on 24 the November, 2008 at 11.00 am. Applicants found eligible will be interviewed at 02.00 pm on the same day

6. Applications received after the last date will not be considered and the organization takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt.7. Applications not fulfilling above prescribed eligibility criteria will not be considered.

8. Applicants appearing for the interview must produce the following original documents with one set of photocopies of all documents before the scrutinizing officers :a. date of birth proof certificateb. marks cards of all semesters/ years as per the eligibility criteria

c. all experience certificates claimed in the application form d. two passport size photographs and e. other relevant documents in support of their claims 9. Separate applications are to be submitted for each post if an applicant desires to apply for more than one post.

10. Only applicants below 50 years of age are eligible to apply.11. The selection committee has the right not to fill up any of the vacancies advertised. 12. Canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify the candidate.

13. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the post.14. Applicants selected will be required to work at the Project implementation office at the Centre for Psychological Counselling, Bangalore University and travel as and when required

15. Appointment to this project does not ensure any job absorption after the completion of this project or during the project period. 16. Selection will be made on the basis of qualifications, experience and competence of the applicant as assessed by the selection committee which shall be the final decision making authority for all appointments.

17. Applicants are encouraged to go through the details of the project from the Global Fund website round seven proposal on counselling sub-component and the functionary aspects the project are available for downloading

18. Applications must be filled as per the format given below19. Selected applicants must report for duty within a week. 20. For further information contact the undersigned via Email Romate Ph.D

Regional Project Director GFATM 7 Counseling componentBangalore University, Bangalore 560056APPLICATION FORMGFATM 7– Counselling Component , Bangalore UniversityApplication for the post of :

1 Name 2 Age & Date of Birth 3 Address for correspondence: (a) District : (b)State © Pin code: (d)Email:

(f) Ph. No. ( with local code) (g) Mobile ph.No: 4 Employment (please mention your jobs in sequence with the latest at top) Name of the Employer/ Organization Date of Joining Date of Leaving Duration

(year & months) Designation Nature of the Employment 5 Educational Qualifications University/ Institution Year Subjects Percentage of marks

A Ph.D. B M. Phil. C Master's degree D Bachelor's degree E Certificate/ diploma 6 Additional Qualifications 7 Number of research Papers/ Books published : 8 Achievements:

9 Languages Known Speak Read Write A English B Hindi C Kannada D Malayalam E Telugu 10 Any additional information that you wish to giveI hereby declare that the entries in this form are true to the best of my knowledge and belief

-- Romate Ph.DCoordinatorCenter for Psychological CounsellingBangalore UniversityBangalore 560056, Indiaph. 91-80-22961507 / 08 / 09 www.bub.ernet.in