Job Description

Project Coordinator: (1 position)

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Project Coordinator

LOCATION: State of Nagaland

About the Project

‘SASHAKT’- Achieving and sustaining epidemic control in India through technical assistance to India’s National AIDS Control Program by strengthening the HIV prevention to treatment cascade under PEPFAR. . In collaboration with Technical Partners, SHARE INDIA aims to strengthen community engagement, particularly within Christian congregations, to accelerate the HIV response by enhancing Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) engagement.

Primary Responsibilities:

 Strengthen coordination and foster engagement in HIV response between FBO (Faith Based Organizations in Nagaland and Nagaland State AIDS Control Society

 To Sensitize a network of Faith Based Organizations in the North Eastern States in preparing a directory

 To Provide technical and monitoring skills on care and treatment services through hands on and on-the job mentoring during the visit to the ART center’s

 Providing site-specific recommendations to the ART centers based on granular data analysis

 In coordination with SACS identify key technical gaps and to conduct thematic trainings during the on-site visits

 Identify IEC materials Accurate, credible key messaging on HIV to promote awareness for self-testing/ partner testing/ treatment literacy, etc. using faith leaders and community in local languages

 To support and provide technical assistance as a model treatment centers sites

across NVHCP at respective government Hospitals where the screening for

Hepatitis B & C are being provided

 Reports to the Senior Medical Consultant, and represent SHARE INDIA during technical proceedings and key stakeholder consultations

Desired Qualifications, skills and competencies:

 Post graduate in Social Work (MSW) specific to health or preferably Masters in public health (MPH)Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Proficiency in capturing success stories and public health case documentation

 Excellent presentation and negotiations skills

 Ability to operate with diplomacy and tact, seamlessly coordinating with Government officials, NGO partners, FBO leadership and PLHIV community

 Observe religious and cultural sensitivity at all times

Experience:

 More than two years in the field of HIV AIDS programme in prevention and Care Support and treatment

 Experience in supporting National Public Health Programs and demonstrated expertise in building partnerships/ stakeholder management

This is purely a consultant contract and the period of contract would be starting from May 2024 and for a period of 5 months (September 30, 2024). The project is likely to renew, however, renewal is subject to grant extension and funding

Preference will be given to local candidates from the state, fluent in both English and Nagamese. The selected candidate will be stationed in Kohima and required to travel within Nagaland for field assignments.

SHARE INDIA is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with industry standards, based on experience and qualifications. We kindly request no telephone inquiries. Any form of canvassing will result in disqualification.

Remuneration: Negotiable

Offers shall commensurate with the qualifications and experience and the last drawn salary of the selected candidate

How to apply?

Interested candidates could send their latest CV along with a cover letter mentioning their motivation for the job; the specific skills and experience that makes them suitable for the job. Last date for submitting applications is May 5, 2024 and the application should be sent to hr@shareindia.org indicating “Application for Project Coordinator” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates would be contacted for further discussion

About Company

All Jobs posted by: SHARE India