State Technical Manager - John Snow India Private Limited (Apply by: October 26, 2015)

State Technical Manager

Application Deadline: October 26^th, 2015

Position Type: Full-time

Company/Division: JSI

Location: Bhubaneswar/ Shimla/Panchkula/ Hyderabad

Salary: Commensurate with experience

John Snow Inc. (JSI) is seeking a full-time State-level Immunization Technical Manager. The candidate must be willing and available to work in state HQs in one of the following States: Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, or Andhra Pradesh.

Overview

Rotavirus diarrhoea has been consistently found to be the leading cause of hospitalizations in India. In order to address the high burden of childhood disease and deaths from Rotavirus Diarrhoea (RD), introducing the Rotavirus vaccine (RVV) is a critical step to avert this problem in India. RVVs have already been introduced in over 50 countries, and the Indian government intends to introduce the vaccine on a rolling scale in up to four states.

State Technical Officer - John Snow India Private Limited (October 26, 2015)

State Technical Officer

Application Deadline: October 26^th, 2015

Position Type: Full-time

Company/Division: JSI

Location: Bhubaneswar/ Shimla/Panchkula/ Hyderabad

Salary: Commensurate with experience 

John Snow Inc. (JSI) is seeking a full-time State-level Immunization Technical Officer. The candidate must be willing and available to work in the state HQs of one of the following States: Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, or Andhra Pradesh.

Overview

Rotavirus diarrhoea has been consistently found to be the leading cause of hospitalizations  in India. In order to address the high burden of childhood disease and deaths from Rotavirus Diarrhoea (RD), introducing the Rotavirus vaccine (RVV) is a critical step to avert this problem in India. RVVs have already been introduced in over 50 countries, and the Indian government intends to introduce the vaccine on a rolling scale in up to four states.

Technical Officer (Project Axshya) - The Union (Apply by: October 26, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical Officer-Project Axshya, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), New Delhi

1. POSITION VACANT: Technical Officer- Project Axshya, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), New Delhi

2. BACKGROUND:

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is an international scientific organization headquartered in Paris, France, since 1920. It has regional and country offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America and South-East Asia regions.

Union South East Asia (USEA), one of the organization’s largest offices since 2009, has managedProject Axshya, a Global Fund Round 9 project designed to extend the reach of India’s Revised National TB Control Programme through advocacy, communication and social mobilization activities in 300 districts across 21 states. Other key projects are to support tobacco control efforts in India, Nepal and Bangladesh through the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use; Project LIGHT, which brought fluorescent LED microscopes to 200 Medical Colleges across India; and the Eli-Lilly supported project to expand sustainable TB control in India. USEA also coordinates trainings to build capacity in the management of TB and MDR-TB, operational research, programme management and other skills.

Assistant Manager - CRY (Apply by: November 19, 2015)

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Function/ Division: Volunteer Action 

Location: Mumbai

About CRY

CRY - Child Rights and You is India's premier child rights NGO. We work to ensure lasting change in children's lives by addressing the key reasons that children are deprived of their basic rights like quality education, good nutrition, access to healthcare and the presence of a safe and nurturing environment. We do this in partnership with over 200 grassroots level NGOs led by passionate individuals across 23 states of India. This is only possible with the support of over 200,000 supporters - donors, volunteers and organisations that make our mission a reality.

Your Role:

If you believe that the ‘responsibility for change lies with all of us’ and that ‘every Individual is a resource of time, skill and goodwill that can be harnessed for ensuring lasting change in the lives of children ', here’s an opportunity for you.

Communications Manager - Landesa (Apply by: October 29, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Communications Manager,
Rural Development Institute, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

1. POSITION VACANT: Communications Manager, Rural Development Institute, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND: 

Landesa has been working in more than 40 developing countries over the past four decades and is dedicated to improving lives of individuals, families, and communities. Landesa partners with governments and local organizations to develop durable, sustainable, pro-poor and gender-sensitive laws, policies and programs, that protect and strengthen land rights of the poorest people.

Landesa, registered in India in 2008, as Rural Development Institute (RDI), has been working on securing land rights for the poorest, particularly women, enabling them to lift themselves from poverty.RDI’s theory of change incorporates research to inform and influence policy, legislation and implementation of schemes and projects related to land and the poor. RDI works in coordination with the national and state governments that are responsible for the implementation of these programs. RDI is currently working in seven states viz. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and has a National Office at New Delhi.

Health Specialist - UNICEF (Apply by: October 28, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Health Specialist, NOC, Ranchi

Location: Jharkhand
Temporary Appointment – Days
Closing date: 28 October, 2015

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Health Specialist reports to the Chief, Field Office for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the health program/s and for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of program progress of a sector of the health (e.g. nutrition, gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) program/s within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Financial Accountant (Payroll) - Amnesty International (Apply by: November 15, 2015)

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (PAYROLL)

Closing Date: 15 November 2015

Directorate: Organizational Services

Location: London

Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: until 11 January 2017

Working Hours: 35

Salary: £32,424

For the past 50 years Amnesty International (AI) has brought people together to fight for human rights. Joining us as a Financial Accountant (Payroll), you will provide financial control and insight in support of our existing human rights activity and an ambitious international growth project.

About the role

Using your payroll and accounting knowledge, you will be responsible for maintaining the payroll function of the IS including having responsibility for all payroll tax matters, helping to develop the payroll system for our new regional offices and posting the payroll journals.  A large part of this role will be liaising between the HR department, payroll providers, finance team and overseas offices to ensure that payroll is processed efficiently and consistently across the organisation.  You will also have an important role in performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month end closures as well as taking part in ad hoc project work to maintain and improve financial controls across the organisation, and to provide high quality information to senior managers and directors.

Portfolio Manager (Democratic Governance) - UNDP (Apply by: October 12, 2015)

Location :	Dhaka, BANGLADESH
Application Deadline :	12-Oct-15
Type of Contract :	FTA International
Post Level :	P-4
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	03-Jan-2016
Duration of Initial Contract :	Initially 01 (One) year
Expected Duration of Assignment :	Renewable upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds

Background

UNDP Bangladesh is leading realignment process to align its current structure ensuring CO relevance and impact in the next 3-5 years and taking into account wider changing circumstances in Bangladesh. The changing nature of engagement with donors and partners require that UNDP continuously demonstrates its value added. In this context, UNDP is working on its strategic positioning in Bangladesh and how it organizes itself to be “fit for purpose” and able to support the alleviation of poverty and reduction of inequality and vulnerability in a relevant, efficient and effective manner. In aligning the organizational resources behind its strategy, the proposed Country Office functional structure has been designed accordingly. The Programme Team is designed as three major portfolios to ensure a well-focused programme, which is directly aligned to the UNDP Strategic Plan and the emerging priorities of Bangladesh’s 7th 5-Year National Development Plan. The Governance portfolio will encompass UNDP’s dynamic governance programme activities, which includes Justice and Human Rights, Elections and Parliamentary Affairs, and a portfolio evolving from public administration reform to emerging governance innovations fostering citizen empowerment and social cohesion. The local governance programming activities will be consolidated within the Governance portfolio.

Junior National Consultant (Capacity Development) - UNDP (Apply by: October 11, 2015)

Location :	Dhaka, BANGLADESH
Application Deadline :	11-Oct-15
Additional Category	Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract :	Individual Contract
Post Level :	National Consultant
Languages Required :	English
Expected Duration of Assignment :	120 working days over 6 months

Background

Objectives: The overall objective of the assignment will be the following: The objective of the assignment is to provide necessary support for successful implementation of Capacity Development strategies and plan for Bangladesh Civil Service. Background: A fundamental government responsibility is providing information and services aimed at improving the social and economic welfare of its citizens. During the first phase of the Access to Information (A2I) Programme, fundamental progress was made in improving access to public services through electronic means. However, it is critical to expand the breadth and width of such simplified services and improve the service delivery model to counter the impact of widespread outdated manual processes, resistance to change by civil service staff and a lack of transparency that still frustrates citizens in their attempts to avail of government information and services.

Program Director - SAATHII (Apply by: October 21, 2015)

Program Director (1 position, Chennai)
Job Code: PR-PD-0915
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

About the Organisation:

Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII), a registered non-profit organization that works towards universal access to healthcare, legal and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS and vulnerable groups such as transwomen, men who have sex with men, women who sell sex and people who inject drugs. Registered in 2002 and headquartered in Chennai, SAATHII has offices in Delhi, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, West Bengal.

Job Description: SAATHII seeks a Program Director to be part of its Prime Recipient (PR) team for the proposed GFATM-supported Project Svetana, a 27-month initiative to scale up Public Private Partnership (PPP) programs for Prevention of Parent To Child Transmission (PPTCT) services in the private health sector. Project Svetana will be implemented in 235 districts across twelve states and two union territories, in coordination with National AIDS Control Organization and respective state AIDS Control Societies.

Deputy Country Representative (Programs) - EngenderHealth (Apply by: October 21, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Deputy Country Representative (Programs)
PROGRAM/OFFICE: India Country Office 
REPORTS TO: Country Representative
SUPERVISES: Country Clinical Advisor, Program Team Leads 
DUTY STATION New Delhi, India

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Senior Manager Information Technology - British Council (Apply by: October 07, 2015)

Region: South Asia

Country: Gurgaon, India

Department: Business Support Services

Job Category: IT

Pay Band: Locally appointed Grade G

Vacancy Description

Pay Band G/ Starting CTC INR 7,35,000 per annum plus benefits/ Indefinite Contract/ Open to all/Must have valid permit to work in India/ Closing Date 7th October 2015 (23:59)

Context: The British Council is the UK’s International organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. India is a priority country for the British Council and our current operations through a network of 9 offices across India, including the 4 main metro cities and five further cities, engage with over 3 million people a year – and is set to grow.  We work across 3 strategic business units, Education & Society, English & Exams and the Arts.

Communications & Research Officer - Aga Khan Foundation (Apply by: October 26, 2015)

Position Title: Communications and Research Officer

Location: United Kingdom

Agency: Aga Khan Foundation

Sector: Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies founded by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Network's organisations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise. AKDN is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to faith, origin or gender. More information....

The position

The Aga Khan Foundation (UK) is currently looking to appoint a Communications & Research Officer.

Associate Director/Deputy Director - J-PAL South Asia (Apply by: October 24, 2015)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/DEPUTY DIRECTOR – PAYMENTS AND GOVERNANCE RESEARCH PROGRAM, J-PAL SOUTH ASIA

Overview

PROJECT TITLE: Payments and Governance Research Program

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director/Deputy Director (AD/DD)

LOCATION: New Delhi, with regular travel in India and occasional travel outside India

COUNTRY: India

START DATE: At the earliest

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:  3 years

EDUCATION: Master's, other advanced degrees

ORGANIZATION: J-PAL South Asia at IFMR

Organization/Mission Description

Technical Officer - The Union (Apply by: October 08, 2015)

Positions: Technical Officer
Number of positions: Multiple vacancies
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Location: New Delhi

The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. Founded in 1920, The Union today is both a non-profit institute with five scientific departments and several offices worldwide and a federation of close to 3,000 organisations and individuals who are committed to the same goals. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research; and each engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. www.theunion.org 

Our Mission: The Union brings innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle- income populations.

Our Vision: Health solutions for the poor.

Project Manager - LEPRA Society (Apply by: October 05, 2015)

LEPRA Society is a pan-India health and development organization working to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy and other diseases linked to poverty, discrimination and disability. LEPRA endeavours to diagnose, facilitate treatment to those affected and help them to rehabilitate into the mainstream of the society. LEPRA works in collaboration with the Government and funding agencies to reach-out to the most inaccessible villages of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh states.

LEPRA Society in partnership with LEPRA UK, is implementing a project for people living with leprosy and Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in seven blocks of Puri and Nayagarh District of Odisha State. The project aims to establish an integrated approach to the care and support of people living with leprosy and LF. It will enable its beneficiaries to lead healthier and self-sufficient lives through an integrated approach tackling the health issues, obstacles to income generation and stigma associated with leprosy and LF. 

LEPRA Society is looking for committed and suitable candidate for the following positions to implement the above project. The project is for a period of 3 years commencing on 1st October, 2015. All positions are for immediate employment.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Editor - WHO (Apply by: October 12, 2015)

Vacancy Notice No: HQ/15/HIS/FT498 Title: Editor Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment Duration of contract:  One year - Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the post	Date: 21 September 2015 Application Deadline: 12 October 2015 (12 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland   Organization unit: HQ/HIS Health Systems and Innovation (HQ/HIS) / HQ/KER Knowledge, Ethics and Research (HQ/KER)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The mission of the Department of Knowledge, Ethics and Research (KER) is to manage, disseminate and ensure the quality of WHO's information products, including guidelines; to translate evidence into policy and practice; to develop ethical and evidence-based policies for research; to coordinate the implementation of the WHO strategy on research for health; to develop and manage the Global Observatory for Health Research and Development; and to develop, strengthen and promote the use of information and communication technologies for health. The unit of WHO Press (WHP) is located in the department of Knowledge, Ethics and Research (KER). WHP is responsible for the production and publication of the Bulletin of the World Health printing services, supports publication activities throughout the organization and provides secretariats for the Publishing Policy Coordination Group and the Guidelines Review Committee Organization, promotion and distribution of WHO monographs and the Global Health History Seminar series. WHP manages WHO copyright and licensing translations, contracts external printing services, supports publication activities throughout the Organization and provides secretariats for the Publishing Policy Coordination Group and the Guidelines Review Committee.

Director of Communicable Diseases - WHO (Apply by: October 18, 2015)

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/15/FT505 Title: Director of Communicable Diseases (position # 172013) Grade: D1 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment Duration of contract:  For two years (subject to availablity of funds)	Date: 27 September 2015 Application Deadline: 18 October 2015 (18 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Cairo, Egypt   Organization unit: EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office (EM/RGO) / EM/DCD Division of Communicable Disease Control (EM/DCD)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The programmes to be covered in the area of Communicable Diseases and Health Security will include, but not be limited to, communicable diseases prevention and control including pandemic and epidemic diseases, vaccine preventable diseases and immunization, epidemiological surveillance and International Health Regulations (IHR), public health laboratories and blood safety and health risk management.

Advisor (Health Systems & Services) - WHO (Apply by: October 22, 2015)

Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/15/FT504 Title: Advisor, Health Systems and Services Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment Duration of contract:  Two years, first year probationary period.	Date: 25 September 2015 Application Deadline: 22 October 2015 (22 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Bogota, Colombia   Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) / AMCO Countries (AM_ACO) PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR/COL)/Health Systems and Services (HSS)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The primary objective of the Department of Health Systems and Services is to strengthen health systems based on Primary Health Care, supporting universal health coverage. Its work encompasses the following areas: strengthening of health systems governance for social protection in health; strengthening of regulatory frameworks and financial protection for progressive realization of the right to health; organizing people-centered, integrated health service delivery; promoting access to and rational use of quality, safe, and effective health technologies; strengthening national health research systems, and promoting the integration of scientific knowledge into health care, health policies, and technical cooperation; and developing human resources for health.

Advisor (External Relations & Patnerships) - WHO (Apply by: October 27, 2015)

Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/15/FT512 Title: Advisor, External Relations & Partnerships Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment Duration of contract:  Two years, first year probationary period.	Date: 28 September 2015 Application Deadline: 27 October 2015 (27 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station:  Washington, D.C., United States of America   Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) / AMCO Countries (AM_ACO) External Relations, Partnerships & Resource Morbilization (ERP)/Deputy Director (DD)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The mission of the External Relations and Resource Mobilization (ERP) Department is to mobilize political support, financial resources, and strategic alliances to support the hemispheric health strategies and goals of PAHO towards improvement in the lives of the people in the Americas. ERP manages the PAHO Secretariat's diplomatic functions and supports Member States and the PAHO Director in the fulfillment of their mandates.