V acancies at SAATHII (PPP for HIV services in TN)

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Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)

seeks to fill the following positions for a technical assistance and

capacity building program that aims to establish and strengthen HIV

services in private sector hospitals in Tamil Nadu through

partnerships with the government.

Date of Issue: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Closing Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010

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Program Officers (three positions) – Job Code PPP-PO0110

The ideal candidate would be a post-graduate in Social Work / social

sciences with minimum of three to five years experience in HIV/AIDS

field. Work experience with hospital setting and program coordination

would be an asset. Key responsibilities include

Provide onsite support to private hospitals in setting up ICTC/PPTCT

program and starting up services

Conduct periodic onsite sensitization program to the hospital teams

Assist private hospitals in establishing supply chain

Conduct periodic supportive monitoring visits for ensuring service

flow and the quality of service delivery

Assist the training agency in organizing trainings for the  core team

Undertake district-wise mapping of other HIV/AIDS service providers,

establish network and linkages with service providers

such as ART centre/RNTCP/NGOs/CBOs/networks to increase access

to HIV prevention, care, support and treatment activities

Ensure the functioning of MIS system

Undertake regular review and planning of the project in their

respective districts through various methods such as Review and

Planning Meetings, on-site support to site level staff and

field visits and participation in district level coordination

meetings.

Monitor the functioning and performance of the sites through review

of technical reports and other methods

Asist in financial management specific to their respective districts

Undertake IEC material procurement and ensure their distribution and

utilization.

Develop quarterly progress reports

Attend district level meetings of DAPCU

Ensure submission of monthly report /updates by private hospitals

The position involves around, fifteen days travel to the sites and

will be based at a regional level.

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MIS and Documentation Consultant (one position) – Job code PPP-MDC0110

The ideal candidate would be a post graduate in Social Work/Social

Sciences with a minimum of three to five years experience in data base

development, data management, data analysis and preparation of

research and project reports.  Key responsibilities include

•       Coordination with program officers in streamlining data systems at

the private hospital

•       Collation of hospital wise data

•       Development of program reports, process documentation and

district-wise progress reports with the assistance of Program Officers

•       Coordination and management in-depth facility assessment, data

collection, data entry, data analysis and preparation of report

The position requires at least five days travel to the sites and will

be based at Chennai

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Medical Manager (one position) Job code PPP-MM0110

The ideal candidate would be a Medical Graduate with specialization in

Obstetrics and Gynecology or Sexually Transmitted Diseases, with a

strong HIV/AIDS clinical background. The Medical Manager will be

responsible for managing the technical (medical) components of the

project. Key responsibilities include

Provide on-site clinical support to the doctors through support

visit and clinical mentorship program

Mentor program officers in conducting onsite sensitization program

and support visit

Develop and finalize the mentorship tools with the assistance of the

Program manager and Project lead

Preparation of reports on medical components of the project with the

assistance of the MIS and Documentation consultant

Send periodic technical updates to the private hospital

Responsible for coordinating with the Mentoring consultants and

mentorship visits

To apply

Please email a comprehensive CV in English with a supporting cover

letter that mentions the title and job code for the position,

including the names of three referees (one should be a current or

previous employer), as well as salary expectations and current CTC to

jobs@...  by 6th February 2010.  Qualified women, people

living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, and people of alternate

sexualities are encouraged to apply.

About SAATHII

Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India, a registered

non-profit organization, works to strengthen and expand HIV/AIDS

prevention and treatment services in India. Headquartered in Chennai,

SAATHII has offices in seven states of the country. Programs based in

the Tamil Nadu offices focus on training and technical assistance for

organizations providing HIV services in government, private and

non-profit healthcare sectors; NGOs, CBOs and positive networks.

SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not

discriminate based on HIV status, religious or community affiliations,

sex, gender, or sexual orientation.

More information at http://www.saathii.org

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Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)

www.saathii.org

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