Fwd: Request for Circulating Vacancy Announcement: Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation, The Union, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Praveen Varkey MSW, RSW
From: "SAMS Jobs" <toapi...@sams.co.in>
Date: 9 Dec 2016 12:07
Subject: Request for Circulating Vacancy Announcement: Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation, The Union, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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SAMS is helping The Union recruit a Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation based at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Project Management Unit of the Union South-East Asia Office, the Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation shall be responsible for managing the implementation of project related activities under Project Axshya in the state of Uttarakhand.
Applicants must be Post Graduates in Public Health, Social Work, or related area, from a reputed institute with minimum three years of relevant experience in managing public health programmes at the national/ state level. Experience of working with RNTCP shall be preferred.
Please scroll down for the detailed JD which can also be viewed at http://www.sams.co.in/JD-TOAPI-UNION.html
We shall be extremely grateful if you could circulate this vacancy announcement to friends/ colleagues whom you believe to be qualified and interested in the post.
Please request eligible candidates interested in the vacancy to email their latest resume/CV and cover letter indicating the position applied for in the subject and discussing their interest and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, current cost to organization and expected compensation to career...@theunion.org,latest by December 23, 2016.
Applicants must also submit the Job Application Form (to be filled online at https://goo.gl/forms/hchmlnx4QzdbJBRx1 before the deadline. Please note that applications submitted without the Job Application Form will not be accepted.
We thank you for your attention and support to this recruitment initiative.
With regards,
Senior Consultant
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Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.,
1/1B (Ground Floor), Choudhary Hetram House,
Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony, New Delhi -110 025;
(Landmark: Behind Mata Mandir)
Phone: 011+4165 3612; 26842162; 41011564, 41011565;
Email: career...@theunion.org Website: www.sams.co.in
JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation, International
Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
1. POSITION VACANT: Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), Dehradun, Uttarakhand
2. BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1920, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), 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.
The Union’s Mission: To promote national autonomy within the framework of the priorities of each country by developing, implementing and assessing anti-tuberculosis, lung health and non-communicable disease programmes as well as other public health issues.
The Union’s Vision: Health solutions for the poor.
The Union’s Values:
(1) Quality: The Union delivers services and products to the highest possible standards.
(2) Accountability: The Union is responsible steward of resources and delivers on its commitments.
(3) Independence: The Union maintains the freedom to pursue innovation and is guided by the best evidence to improve the health of the poor.
(4) Solidarity: The Union stands together with its members and partners, as one, to overcome the greatest challenges to improve health among the communities it serves.
India is a part of Union South East Asia (USEA), one of the organization’s largest officessince 2009, managing Project 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 to 300 districts in 21 states across the country. 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.
For more information about The Union’s work in South East Asia, please visit http://www.theunion.org/where-we-work/south-east-asia
3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Project Management Unit of the Union South-East Asia Office, the Technical Officer/ Advisor- Project Implementation shall be responsible for managing the implementation of project related activities under Project Axshya in the state of Uttarakhand.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
(1) Supervise and manage project implementation in conjunction with the project staff in Uttarakhand, including personally visiting intervention sites and providing supportive supervision to ensure delivery of project outcomes defined in the performance framework and at a community level;
(2) Assist in ensuring coordination among government and non-government sectors, including involvement of NGOs and private physicians;
(3) Coordinate closely with RNTCP, state and district level; coordinate closely with other SRs working in the State; coordinate closely and synergise with other programme partners at the state and district levels.
(4) Establish a strong system that facilitates active monitoring and validation of the project activities at a district and state level;
(5) Supportively supervise project staff in the state including but not limited to the following activities:
(a) Providing technical expertise in the development and conduct of training to build the team’s capacity
(b) Checking, validating and approving activity and travel plans, summary reports and claims
(c) Ensuring proper, authentic and complete documentation for Project, Finance and HR related processes
(6) Facilitate regular reviews of the project including:
(a) Submission of periodic reports for project and policy implementation in prescribed formats
(b) Coordinate and actively participate in Sub-Recipient/ partner meetings and reviews
(c) Organizing quarterly Uttarakhand staff review meetings
(7) Support and sometimes lead on preparation of project related communication material like IEC material, concept notes for district/ state level activities;
(8) Manage and develop a diverse and spread out project team;
(9) Exercise duty of care towards all project staff and ensure an environment of safety, security and engagement for all staff.
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
Applicants must be Post Graduates in Public Health, Social Work, or related area, from a reputed institute.
Experience:
(1) Minimum three years of relevant experience in managing public health programmes at the national/ state level;
(2) Experience of working with RNTCP shall be an advantage.
Competencies and Skills:
(1) Strong oral and written communication skills;
(2) Fluency in both Hindi and English are highly desirable;
(3) Proficiency in using Microsoft Office package;
(4) Willingness to travel as necessary (up to 50% of time) within the country;
(5) Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
(6) Ability to build strong network and relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
Gross compensation for the position shall be attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.
6. LOCATION: Dehradun
7. CONTRACT:
This is a contractual position for an initial period of one year, extendable based on availability of funds and the performance of the incumbent.
8. REFERENCE: TOAPI-UNION
9. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565
10. LAST DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates must send their latest resume/CV and cover letter indicating the position applied for in the subject and discussing their interest and suitability for the position, along with an updated resume, giving details of three references, current cost to organization and expected compensation to career...@theunion.org, latest by 23 December 2016.
Applicants must also submit the Job Application Form (to be filled online at https://goo.gl/forms/hchmlnx4QzdbJBRx1) before the deadline. Please note that applications submitted without the Job Application Form will not be accepted.
The Union is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Praveen Varkey MSW, RSW
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