JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Program Coordinator – HIV
The
Opportunity
Save
the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We save
children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their
potential. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and
government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and
to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We reached
approximately two million populations and invests over 40 million US dollars
annually to reach more children than ever before, through programs in Health,
Nutrition, Education, Protection and Child Rights and Governance, Livelihood,
HIV and AIDS, and Humanitarian crises.
Program
Coordinator will be responsible to look after HIV & AIDS program in Karnali
Province and manage HIV grant Sub-recipients/CBOs as per assignment under the
direct supervision of senior technical Coordinator based in Karnali Province.
He/She will be also responsible to provide technical assistance to
sub-recipients (SRs) and the Government run Service Delivery Points (SDPs) for
HIV program so that the planned programs are implemented according to national
standards. S/he will be responsible for high quality service delivery at all
levels within his/her area of works in close coordination/collaboration with
relevant Provincial/District/PALIKA level stakeholders, NCASC , HIV Technical
advisor, M&E team, PSM Team, Province team and Finance team a for effective
HIV Program implementation.
In
the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected
to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours
accordingly.
Key Areas
of Accountability:
Program
Planning/Implementation
·
Provide
technical support to SRs/SDPs in program planning, implementation, and
monitoring of HIV program in the province including the red book budget under
province government
·
Support
Sr. Program/Technical Coordinator/Project Manager for quality program delivery
of HIV programs in the province.
·
Review
all periodic programmatic reports submitted by relevant SRs and SDPs and
provide technical feedbacks
·
Provide
regular programmatic/technical update to Sr. Program/Technical Coordinator of
Save the Children and other related focal persons
·
Identify,
prepare and disseminate the best practices and approaches to SCI and entities
·
Assist
in organizing Provincial/District/Palika level HIV program review meetings,
technical discussion forums, trainings/workshops
·
Engage
meaningfully with service recipients to ensure timely and quality access to
services under the Global Fund grant
·
Support
HIV surveillance, studies and other operational research at Provincial level
·
Produce
program reports and carry out evidence-based advocacy.
·
Ensure
HIV related commodities are available at SDPs and support for smooth delivery
of commodities.
Program Monitoring
·
Conduct
frequent monitoring field visits (including joint monitoring) to ensure timely
and quality implementation of projects as per the approved work plans under red
book , direct from PR and through SR in close consultation and coordination
with province government
·
Collect
and analyse the program/finance data in monthly basis and support to finance
team as /when require
·
Ensure
standard packages of services are delivered according to the National
Guidelines/Protocols
·
Monitor
and analyse performances of SRs/SDPs regularly and ensure timely technical and
programmatic oversight, coaching and mentoring
·
Analysis
of program data regularly and provide feedback for necessary correction.
Capacity
building
·
Support
GF field office and entities in training needs assessment of SDPs/SRs to
develop training plan and execute
·
Provide
on-site coaching/mentoring to relevant SRs/SDPs and SCI field staff on various
aspects of HIV program as per the need
·
Support
management team to deliver the training/workshop and monitor the quality of
training/ workshop at provincial level.
·
Work
closely with Province/Palikas to strengthen their capacity on HIV program
Coordination
·
Develop
strong coordination and linkages with Ministry of Social Development,
Provincial Health Service Directorate, Health offices , Palikas and health
facilities for effective HIV program implementation.
·
Coordinate
and collaborate with relevant partners/stakeholders
·
Build
very good working relationship with NGOs, CSOs and Networks
·
Represent
at Province as Focal Person for HIV program
Qualifications
and experience
·
Master’s
degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent in related field
·
Minimum
of 3 years of working experience (2 years for GSI group*) in Public Health
program
*GSI
group include Female, Dalit, Madhesi, People with Disabilities and other
indigenous/minorities.
Required
No.(s): 1
(Nepali Citizens only)
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Based in Surkhet, Karnali Province
The
Organisation
We
employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in
over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need
better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and
advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure
their voices are heard.
We
are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by
2030:
·
No
child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
·
All
children learn from a quality basic education and that,
·
Violence
against children is no longer tolerated
We
know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a
crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our
people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative
and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly
valued.
Application
Information
Please
apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also
include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We
need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous
background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from
abuse.
All employees are expected to
carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process.
Location: Surkhet
Employee Status: Fixed
Term
Closing Date: Jul
14, 2021
Source: Kantipur Dainik, 6 July, 2021
