Vacancy: Programme Manager & Technical expert - Research, APAC Chennai

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Dear Sir / Madam,

Greetings from APAC.

AIDS Prevention and Control (APAC) Project, The Voluntary Health Services (VHS),

Chennai is currently seeking to recruit Programme Manager - MIS & Documentation

and Technical Expert - Research.

Brief Profile about AIDS Prevention and Control (APAC) Project, VHS

The Voluntary Health Services (VHS), Chennai, a large Community Health NGO

founded in 1958, is implementing the AIDS Prevention and Control Project (APAC)

in Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry. This project is funded by United States Agency for

International Development (USAID) and implemented in close collaboration with

National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). The project supports a large number

of NGOs and Corporate in the State to implement AIDS prevention, Care & Support

activities among different target groups.

This project with an initial outlay of US $10 million has successfully completed

seven years and has been extended further till March 2007 with an additional

outlay of US $18 Million. Based on the successful implementation of APAC

project, USAID has also provided another US $5 million as a direct assistance

under “Technical Assistance Component” to support the existing activities of

APAC project.

Proposal to USAID for extending the project from April 2007 to 2012 is under

process. During the extended phase, APAC will concentrate to provide

comprehensive STI/HIV/AIDS prevention and Care & Support for people living with

HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in selected districts of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry.

Opportunities for USAID supported AIDS Prevention

And Control Project (APAC), Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry

PROGRAM MANAGER – MIS & DOCUMENTATION

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining MIS related to project

activities. S/he will collate and analyse activity reports submitted by NGOs and

other project partners and make recommendations for dissemination and action.

S/he will also coordinate activities related to documentation of the processes

and outcomes of the project.

Candidates should be a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication/Social

Sciences/ Journalism/Management with 3-5 years relevant experience. Good

analytical skills, writing and interpersonal skills and experience in data

management are very essential.

TECHNICAL EXPERT – RESEARCH

The incumbent will coordinate in developing a strategic research agenda for the

APAC project and be responsible for planning, commissioning and managing

different types of research activities related to project objectives. The

incumbent will take the lead in coordinating the process of research activities

undertaken by various research agencies contracted by the project.

Candidates should be a post-graduate in Bio-Statistics / Social Sciences /

Public Health with strong research background with sound working experience in

statistical packages like SPSS tools, EPI info, etc., with 3-5 years relevant

experience. Working experience in GIS will be an added asset.

It is expected for the above positions the candidate must be proficient in

computers, knowledge of Tamil and excellent communication skills and ability to

work in a team. The above positions involve extensive travel.

The appointments are on contractual basis initially for two years with a

probation period of six months from the date of joining and further extension of

service is based on satisfactory performance.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply by mentioning the post to which they

are applying.

Honorary Secretary,

THE VOLUNTARY HEALTH SERVICES

AIDS Prevention & Control (APAC) Project,

TTTI Post, Adyar, Chennai 600 113,

Email: apacvhs@...

For more details on the terms of reference and the project, visit our website

apacvhs.org

Dr.P.Krishnamurthy

Project Director

e-mail: <apacvhs@...>