Positions Available - ICHAP

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Dear group members,

I am writing to inform you that the India-Canada Collaborative HIV/AIDS Project

(ICHAP) is seeking qualified applicants for a number of technical and

administrative positions for our Bangalore office.

ICHAP is an HIV/AIDS prevention project that is funded by the Canadian

International Development Agency (CIDA). It is being implemented by three

Canadian institutions, the University of Manitoba, ProAction-Partners for

Community Health, and Mascen Consultants. The project is based in the States of

Karnataka and Rajasthan.

The Bangalore-based technical positions for which we are recruiting include:

- Assistant Project Coordinator.

- Community-based Program Specialist

- Communications Specialist

- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

- Surveillance and Epidemiology Specialist

- Planning and Evaluation Specialist.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Project Coordinator include helping to

establish a project office, supervising technical staff and consultants, and

co-ordinating external and local project inputs. Responsibilities of the other

specialists include providing technical support to governmental,

non-governmental and academic institutions involved in HIV/AIDS prevention and

care activities. Post-graduate degree in a health or development-related

discipline, with at least five years of experience in relevant health projects.

Experience in working with government and non-governmental organizations is

important, as is fluency in Kannada and English, with excellent communication

skills. Experience in the HIV/AIDS field is an asset.

The administrative positions are:

- Financial Officer

- Office Administrator

Responsibilities of the Financial Officer include finances, accounting and

administration. Responsibilities of the Administrative Officer include general

office management and administration, supervision and coordination for office

support staff, logistics support for technical staff, procurement, and

maintenance of Project resource materials. The Financial Officer should be a

qualified CA/CFA with a post-graduate degree in finance or related discipline

from a recognized institution, with a minimum of 8-10 of experience in heading

financial operations and 4-5 years of experience in developmental and social

sector accounting. The Administrative Officer should be a dynamic individual

with a university degree and demonstrated administrative and organizational

skills. The incumbent should also have hands-on knowledge of office set-up and

supervision, with good logistics and negotiation skills. For both positions

experience in working with government and non-governmental organizations is

important, as is fluency in Kannada and English. Excellent communication skills

and good computer skills are desired. Experience in the HIV/AIDS field is an

asset.

These positions were advertised in the Times of India (Wednesday, August 29

edition), and the Deccan Herald on the same day. Applications are to be sent

directly to those papers, who will forward them to our offices for review.

We would welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Also, if you know

of individuals who would be suitable, please inform them of this opportunity.

Regards,

Blanchard, MD, MPH, PhD

Resident Canadian Coordinator

India-Canada Collaborative HIV/AIDS Project (ICHAP)

E-mail: <james_blanchard@...>

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