Program Assistant - IntraHealth International Inc.

INTRAHEALTH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Capacity Plus Project, Jharkhand

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Program Assistant

Supervisor : Program Manager

Geographic Location : Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Salary Band : B

Duration : Short Term Employment (Up to May 31, 2014)

Position Summary

The Program Assistant will provide administrative and general programmatic support to the Project Director and the program team based in Ranchi to help the Capacity Plus HRIS project achieve its purpose. The Program Assistant is expected to model the values of integrity, genuineness, a commitment to excellence and respect. 

Key Responsibilities

The Program Support Officer will work as a part of the USAID-funded CapacityPlus project team in Jharkhand and will carry out the following tasks:

Responsibilities related to Technical Team

• Assist in providing all needed logistical support in organizing meetings, workshops, conferences, and events (venues, supplies, invitations, catering, follow up calls)

• Respond to inquiries about the project work, via correspondence, email or phone

• Assist in drafting letters, dispatching letters and other documents 

• Assist in preparing and updating PowerPoint presentations and other documents

• Maintain organized files and records of technical team activities, both electronic and hard copy

• Maintain the technical sections of the project’s internal web site (SharePoint site)

• Maintain contacts and databases of technical experts, Nutrition Coalition members and associated groups and others as needed by the technical team 

• Work with Knowledge Management sub-team on document dissemination, information fairs, maintaining photo files, and other knowledge management activities 

• Support data quality review and undertake periodic data quality monitoring in selected districts

• Provide other general technical support as needed

Responsibilities related to Operations Team

• Maintain Petty Cash balance and expenditure record 

• Prepare vouchers for Petty Cash transactions

• Support the team in procurement of goods/services by assisting in preparation of summary bid analysis

• Prepare Travel Expenditure reports (TER) for staff

• Make travel bookings, transport arrangements and accommodation arrangements

• Ensure proper Housekeeping

• Manage and keep a track of the office consumables and supplies

• Maintain inventory records for the office

• Work with vendors for obtaining regular services and payment transactions 

• Maintain contacts and databases of vendors and consultants

• Perform other administrative and coordination tasks as needed

• Manage the Front Office as and when required

• Work collaboratively with other members of the operations team

Qualifications and Capacities

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of two years administrative experience, preferably with the health or development sector 

• Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, use of Internet)

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi

Capabilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

• Strong ability to multi-task even under pressure 

• Ability to organize work, set priorities and manage time to get work done within deadlines

• Proven ability to work well with diverse groups and as part of a team 

• Consultative and collaborative approach

Capacities:

• Adaptability and ability to cope with change

• Ability to solve problems 

To apply please send your updated CV to jobsindia@intrahealth.org latest by December 15, 2013 and mention ‘Program Assistant, Ranchi’ in the subject line.

Divisional Coordinator, Zinc and ORS Scale up Project - Micronutrient Initiative India

Divisional Coordinator, Zinc and ORS Scale up Project

Micronutrient Initiative India

Location: Any District of, Bihar Identification Position Title: Divisional Coordinator, Zinc and ORS Scale up Project, Bihar Reports to/Position Title: Deputy State Program Manager, Zinc and ORS scale up project, Bihar Location: ANY district of Bihar Works with: District and block Programme Managers Supervises: None   Overall Purpose/Broad Function:             Facilitate, planning , capacity building, service delivery, reporting and monitoring of the Zinc      Scale up project in the divisions Key Duties and Responsibilities:   1.    Undertake situational analysis of all districts in the jurisdiction of division placed. 2.    Ensure and build capacity for long-term, effective supply chain management for Zn/ORS 3.    Ensure effective training and capacity building of all health workers/functionaries and ICDS personnel if included 4.    Ensure flow of high-quality monitoring data on regular basis 5.    Maintain productive relations with partners and govt. in order to ensure prioritization and sustainability of ORS/zinc treatment delivery 6.    Ensure effective review and planning of programme by the Govt. functionaries 7.    Serve as subject matter expert  on diarrhoea and its management, including ORS and Zn 8.    Ensure effective implementation of the communications strategy adopted at the state-level   4.Supervisory Responsibilities:          None Education/Professional Designations/Experience: •            Masters degree ( social work / management/Public health/ health administration/ epidemiology/ statistics) •           3-5 years of work experience of which a minimum of one year at grassroots level work   Language Skills       Spoken and written – Hindi and English   Travel Requirements Undertake extensive travel up to 15 days a month in the field area   Other Specific Skill Requirements: • Knowledge of MS office (Microsoft excel, word and power point etc.) • Liaisoning skills • Ability to work hard and achieve results • Ability to work in team • Full compliance with administrative and financial norms     Desirable qualifying parameters   • Experience of handling the monitoring and survey data • Compile and analyze district information/data on key socio-economic and health indicators using data from different source   The position is contractual, subject to availability of specific donor funds. How to apply? Application with covering letter to be sent to bchatterjee@micronutrient.orgThe application must contain information about current salary drawn and expected. The applications should be in MS Word, and should have subject “Divisional Coordinator- Bihar”. The closing date for receiving applications is 1700hrs on 10th December 2013. Telephonic calls will not be entertained.   Applications without the salary information and subject would be disqualified from screening. Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions, to be held in Patna. Successful candidate will be required to join asap. This is a District based position, and the selected candidate will be given consultancy contract for a period of one year with annual renewable based on performance and project duration. The salary is approximately INR 40,000/ month.   MI is a non-smoking work environment.

Project Manager - Newborn Sepsis - Save the Children - Patna, Bihar

Position: Project Manager - Newborn Sepsis (Job  Code : PM-NBS)

 

Location: Patna, Bihar

 

E-mail Id to send the applications : jobs@savethechildren.in (please mention job code in the subject line)

 

Last date to send the application : 12^th December 2013

 

Type of employment : Consultancy one year (extendable based on project requirement)      

 

Job Summary:

 

The Integrated Family Health Initiative (IFHI) program is a five-year project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that aims to increase use and coverage of maternal, newborn, child, and women’s health and nutrition interventions within the state of Bihar. The program aims to assist the state substantially reduce maternal, neonatal, and child mortality contributing to an accelerated progress towards achieving MDG 4 and 5 targets, working in partnership with governments, civil society organizations, and communities at large. A consortium of organizations, led by CARE, India supports the implementation of this program, with the Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) program of Save the Children (SC) India serving as the technical partner agency for the Newborn Care component.  The Project Manager – Newborn Sepsis, a SC staff based in Patna, Bihar, works with and reports to the Technical Director – IFHI, with daily coordination with the Manager – Newborn Health, and frequent collaboration with the SNL India and Washington, DC teams.

 

The Project Manager - Newborn Sepsis will play a critical role in implementing technical interventions in the management of newborn sepsis. Based in Patna, the position will be responsible for overall leadership of the neonatal sepsis management project. S/he will be working closely with the Quality Improvement team and the M&E team to analyze and understanding data obtained from the field and ensure use of data for improving the quality of implementation of the newborn health services. S/he will also oversee training and implementation activities to ensure the intervention is carried out as designed. Thus, in close collaboration with the Manager – Newborn Health, ensuring learning from the field is incorporated and developed into technically sound and responsive interventions.

 

S/he will be required to visit the implementation district routinely. This position will report to the Technical Director – IFHI, and will communicate with the Manager - Newborn Health on a regular basis and with SC-India and SNL teams biweekly. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities will include:
• Strategic planning;
• Detailed implementation and management planning;
• Establishing solid working relationships with the government, IFHI, and other partners Working in the district as well as with the state level GOB and IFHI authorities;
• Obtain approval on the standards/protocols, operational guidelines, and training and BCC packages;
• Workplan development and implementation;
• Personnel and financial management;
• Program monitoring and evaluation, documentation, and dissemination;
• Developing a sustainable exit strategy. 

S/he will ensure the effective use of resources in compliance with IFHI regulations and policies. This position will be required to communicate regularly with the IFHI Technical Team and SNL HO and India staff.

Qualification & Experience:

Required:• Master’s in Public Health or similar medical degree
• Extensive technical experience in designing and implementing newborn health interventions in Bihar or in similar settings
• Experience in program planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis
• Understanding of health systems and working in partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of newborn health as well as the global thinking on evidence based interventions
• Ability to manage complex health programs

Preferred:• Research experience in MNCH
• Medical or nursing training

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven ability to conceptualize, analyze, innovate, plan, write and execute ideas, as well as impart knowledge and skills
• Eye for detail, ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Demonstrates efficient decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function effectively as a team member
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Hindi essential
 

Full time, housed in CARE/IFHI office in Patna with up to 60% time spent in the implementation district.

 

Interested candidates should mention the job code in the subject line and send their CV as an attachment at jobs@savethechildren.in

 

Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Recruitment and selection procedures & checks reflect our commitment to protect children from abuse.

Consultant – PHA - NHSRC

Consultant – PHA

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) seeks to recruit Consultant-PHA to extend his/her support to the PHA division of NHSRC. The Consultant will work under the supervision of Sr. Consultant (PHA), NHSRC. 

Responsibilities: 

I. Undertake field visit to assess progress of Skills laboratories for competency based Training 
II. Undertake field visit to assess progress of QA initiatives undertaken by the states
III. Undertake field visit to assess progress of Maternal / Child Death or Near Miss Reviews undertaken by the states
IV. Assist in the collection and development of background materials for publications of the division 
V. Maintain data base of all relevant documents/communications related to allocated work area.
VI. Undertake follow up with stakeholders on the Family Medicine programme 
VII. Any other duties that may be assigned.

Eligibility:

(i) MPH or MD (Community Medicine) or MSc. Nursing (Community Medicine) from a recognized University with 2 years post qualification experience
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health / Health Administration with 3 years post qualification experience
(iii) Experience to be relevant as per TOR 

Age Limit:

The maximum age limit shall not be exceeding 35 years as on the closing date of receipt of the application. It is mandatory to mention date of birth on the Resume.

Application must reach by 4pm on 29-Oct-2013 by email to consultant.pha.nhsrc@gmail.com Or by post / by hand to HR Manager, NHSRC, NIHFW Campus Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi-110067. Please ensure to mention Post Applied For on the envelope (in post) and subject- line (in e-mail), without which application will not be accepted.

Communications Associate: Publications - India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India)

India HIV/AIDS Alliance invites talented professionals to join our team in Delhi as 

Communications Associate: Publications (Full time) 

Introduction:

India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India) is a diverse partnership that brings together committed organisations and communities to support sustained responses to HIV in India. Complementing the Indian national programme, we work through capacity building, knowledge sharing, technical support and advocacy. Through our network of partners, we support the delivery of effective, innovative, community-based HIV programmes to key populations affected by the epidemic. 

Alliance India works through NGO and CBO partners to support efforts that have a sustainable impact on HIV. We place communities at the center and work to ensure that vulnerable and marginalised people are meaningfully involved in all aspects of our response, including sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), transgenders, injecting drug users (IDUs) and people living with HIV. Our programming and policy efforts are driven by evidence of what works; quality and accountability are core priorities in our interventions, technical support and grant management.

For further details about Alliance India, please visit http://www.allianceindia.org

Summary of Responsibilities: 

The Communications Associate will be responsible for producing documents and publications across Alliance India’s programmes in order to disseminate lessons learned; to promote best practise and broaden the response to HIV programming. This includes the assessment of documentation/publication needs of programmes of Alliance India and their partner NGOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective documentation of programme activities, in order to disseminate lessons learned and best practise and raise awareness of Alliance India’s activities.
- Document programme learning through case studies, policy/ issue briefs, and evidence based research and other methodologies;
- Document innovative approaches in project implementation, with a particular focus on community driven mechanisms and programming for key populations;
- Identify new issues and methods for effective documentation to maximise the impact of our policy and programme work;
- Support the development of Alliance India communications by providing documentation to aid the production of various communication collaterals.

• Manage publication needs of the organisation.
- Collaborate with programme managers, strategic information team and other departments to generate content for various publications;
- Prepare advocacy material and policy briefs;
- Editing content and checking material to ensure it is accurate and original;
- Manage, develop communication briefs and relationships with external design and print institutions and assist in designing and production of resource documents and materials;
- Rewrite or modify copy to conform to organisational publication style and editorial policy;
- Work on publication design and coordinate with graphic designer;
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure timeliness, product quality, and best pricing; 
- Constantly interact and keep abreast with all programmes within Alliance India;
- Proactively track progress of publication plan-related tasks, providing internal updates where necessary;
- Oversee distribution, dissemination and promotion of all publications; 
- Maintain an archive of electronic publications and an inventory of print publications and send them out when requested. 
• Assist communications team update and maintain Alliance India and other programme websites.
• Keep abreast of current trends in design and publications, with special attention to electronic and social media influences, tools and techniques.
• As a member of the communications team, support other parts of the communication portfolio as needed.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the Technical Support department. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in communications, social sciences, health or development field (or equivalent) 

Experience:

At least three to four years of relevant experience in HIV or public health.

The position requires a strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and NGO activities in India, and a strong interest in and understanding of relevant issues.

Skills:

• Excellent editorial skills and experience in supporting production of publications.
• Experience of writing a variety of communication materials, including policy briefs and advocacy materials.
• Proven experience in designing and knowledge in using applications like Adobe Photoshop, etc.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
• Ability and willingness to undertake travel within India.
• Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.

Alliance India is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people most affected and living with HIV.

As a matter of policy, Alliance India operates rigorous recruitment and selection procedures and checks. This approach is part of the organization’s institutional commitment to protect children and other supported groups from abuse. Alliance India’s Child Protection Policy will be made available to short-listed candidates.

Compensation package will commensurate with qualification and experience. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to visit our website – http://www.allianceindia.org/about-us/careers.php to download our application template. The completed application should be sent before the closing date by e-mail to recruit@allianceindia.org. Please indicate the title of the post applied for on the subject line of your e-mail. 

Only completed applications in our prescribed format will be considered.

India HIV/AIDS Alliance
6 Community Centre, Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extension, New Delhi – 110 048
Email: recruit@allianceindia.org
Website: www.allianceindia.org

Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 27th October, 2013 

Interviews will be take place during the last week of October, 2013. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.

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