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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.
Position: Program Coordinator - HIV
Required No.(s): 1 (Nepali Citizens only)
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Based in Surkhet, Karnali Province
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.
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.
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