Various Positions - SHARE India

SHARE India is a not for profit society registered in 1986 under the AP Public Societies Registration Act. Presently, SHARE is implementing a project that provides technical assistance to Department of AIDS Control (DAC) for human capacity development.  The project is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

About the project:

The DAC has established District AIDS Prevention and Control Units (DAPCUs) in 189 high priority districts during NACP-3 to provide programmatic oversight. SHARE is currently engaged in providing technical assistance for strengthening DAPCUs in collaboration with DAC and State AIDS Control Societies (SACS). The support is managed by DAPCU National Resource Team (DNRT) comprises of Senior Program Managers, DAPCU Coordinators, Regional Coordinators and M&E Officers.

SHARE invites highly motivated professionals for various positions as shown below:

1.                  Senior Program Manager (SPM): (1 position) - Hyderabad

The SPM will be leading a team of 4-5 Regional Coordinators and one M&E Officer and reports to the Project Director (PD); will be responsible for program planning and implementation; coordinate with the DAPCU Coordinator at DAC, DAPCU Nodal Officers (DNO), and Project Director in SACS, and with DAC officials, as necessary. The broad responsibilities of the position are:

        i.            Lead the team and provide technical and programmatic guidance for their optimal performance.

      ii.            Guide the SHARE team and support the DNOs/SACSs to enhance DAPCUs capacity to facilitate effective and quality delivery of services.

    iii.            Enhance the capacity of SHARE, SACS and DAPCU staff for managing DAPCU functions.

    iv.            Provide oversight for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of program activities and work for need-based mid-course corrections.

      v.            Engage in in project activities documentation and support the PD in preparation of periodical reports for Government and donor.

Qualifications required:

·         MBBS or Masters in Public Health or Social Sciences

·         3 to 5 years’ experience in public health programs, preferably in HIV/AIDS in progressive responsibilities.

·         Good team player with proven record of managing teams

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Experience in working with the government system at state or national level

·         Good negotiation and problem solving skills

·         Experience in capacity building and institutional strengthening

2.                  DAPCU Coordinator (1 position): Delhi

The DAPCU Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the DNRT in effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of the DAPCU strengthening activities. The Position will coordinate with different divisions of DAC and SACS to ensure the needed administrative and management support is provided to DNRT. The broad job responsibilities are:

        i.            Work with the DNRT and provide inputs for program planning, implementation and management of the project activities efficiently.

      ii.            Appraise and coordinate with the senior leadership and other officers of DAC for managing DAPCU strengthening activities

    iii.          Providing program oversight of the  states and DAPCUs assigned

    iv.            Co-ordinate with the other members of the DNRT, engage SACS and DAC point of contacts for better management of the activities and resolving bottlenecks

      v.            Serve as a link between SHARE and DAC for DAPCU related activities for better coordination.

    vi.            Advocate with DAC on DAPCU activities by actively engaging in various meetings.

Qualifications required:

·         MBBS or Masters in Social Sciences or Public Health

·         3 to 5 years’ experience in public health, preferably in HIV/AIDS

·         Experience in working with Government and multi-sector environment at state or national level

·         Team player with  excellent  skills in coordinating with expanded teams  

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a regional language

·         Good negotiation and problem solving skills

3.                  Regional Coordinator (6 positions) – Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati Hyderabad,  Lucknow and Mumbai

The Regional Coordinator (RC) will function under the direct supervision of the Senior Program Manager. The broad job responsibilities of the position are:

i.     Coordinate with the DNO and other component officers in SACS for context-specific program planning, and implementation and monitoring of the activities

ii.      Enhance DNO’s capacity for effective management of DAPCU portfolio

iii.    Facilitate for DAPCUs capacity development

iv.    Support SACS in establishing responsive systems for DAPCUs monitoring and provide oversight

v.      Promote innovations, document and submit various program documents and reports

vi.    Advocate with the district and state leadership for mainstreaming HIV activities

vii.  Support in implementing or managing any activities as advised by DAC or SACS

Preference will be given to regional candidates in the states, where vacancies are announced.

Qualifications required:

·         Masters in Social Sciences or public health or medical graduates

·         3-5 years’ experience working with public health programs at  state level

·         Strong  in capacity building and systems strengthening

·         Proven skills in program monitoring, data analysis and interpretation

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the regional language

·         Good  government coordination and representation

·         Strong in negotiation and problem solving skills

4.                  Documentation Officer : (1 position) - Hyderabad

The Program Manager, Documentation will be reporting to the Senior Program Manager.  The position will be responsible for preparing good quality project documents, editing various field reports, preparing publicity materials, developing success stories/case studies etc. The broad responsibilities include:

i.        Prepare good quality project documents, donor and government reports in coordination with the SPMs

ii.      Document program related success stories, case studies, good practices etc. for wider dissemination

iii.    Take lead in supporting and building the capacity of DNRT and DAPCU staff  in documentation    

iv.    Review program data and field reports to capture quality information in donor and government reports.

v.      Prepare training and workshop reports

Qualifications required:

·      Postgraduate in Mass Communications or in Social Sciences / Humanities with degree / diploma in communications

·        4 years’ experience, preferably documenting health/HIV/AIDS programs

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Please attach a sample of and/or link to your  work)

·       Attention to detail and knowledge of documents, pictorial aids designing and developing videos.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office

All the positions need extensive travel within the country.  Remuneration will be at par with market standards and based on experience and qualifications. Interested candidates may forward their updated resume to the address given below. No telephone inquiry would be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Please mention the name of the position you are applying for on the application, envelope and/or in email subject matter.

The Executive Administrator / HR, Public Health Management Institute (PHMI), 6-1-126 & 127/4, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad, AP- 500 025 or e-mail to:hr.shareindia@gmail.com.

SHARE INDIA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons living with HIV are encouraged to apply

Last date for receipt of the application: October 22, 2013