AHF India Cares - POSITIONS VACANT

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AHF – India Cares. Asia Pacific Bureau

Positions Vacant for AHF India CARES HIV Testing Initiative – Ehsäs Programme in

India

A. Medical Officer (1)

B. HIV Testing Coordinator (1)

C. Counselor – Male and Female (2)

D. Nurse (1)

E. Community Motivator (GIPA position) (1)

F. Driver (1)

G. Attendant (1)

Location: New Delhi INDIA. Application Deadline: 10th May 2008

Submission instructions: To apply please e-mail your cover letter, resume,

salary history and contact details of two professional referees to

chinkholal.thangsing@... or

by regular mail to:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - India Cares,

S 7, Panchsheel Park,

New Delhi 110017, India

Web: www.aidshealth.org

About AHF India Cares:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit, non-governmental

HIVAIDS organization established in 1987 in the United States. AHF specializes

in providing HIVAIDS medical care and currently serves over 65,000 patients

globally regardless of their

medical insurance status or ability to pay currently providing services in 22

countries. AHF is dedicated to its mission of providing " cutting edge medicines

and advocacy regardless

of the ability to pay " .

`India Cares' under the aegis of AHF was established in 2004 in India and

registered as a Trust in 2006 in New Delhi. The trust carries forward the

vision and mission of AHF. We in AHF India Cares enable people living with HIV

and AIDS to gain access to health care services free of cost.

AHF India Cares HIV Testing Initiative

Ehsäs is a unique HIV testing initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation India

Cares. This initiative employs cutting-edge technology to conduct rapid testing

using 60 seconds test

kits with pre- and post-test counselling. The initiative intends to create

awareness of the HIV epidemic among the general population in India, especially

among vulnerable population through extensive community outreach and appropriate

follow up and treatment. This is an extension of AIDS Healthcare Foundation's

global initiative to test 2 million people this year around the world.

Why: There is a critical need to bring HIV/AIDS testing and treatment services

to India's population. In New Delhi, in particular, the number of AIDS cases has

been increasing since 2000, despite the provision of VCTC centers and ICTC

centers and a drop in the

country's national estimate of HIV/AIDS cases. This initiative makes an attempt

to reach those areas where awareness among the population is less; the risk

factors are high and testing and treatment facilities are either non-existent or

not accessible.

How: Along with the provision of the state of the art mobile testing unit and

rapid 60 second testing (for the first time in India), this initiative involves

partnership with various community organizations, state level and district level

positive networks, youth groups,

health groups, CATA members and many others who work at the grass root level and

are involved in community awareness and mobilization for HIV testing, treatment,

care and support.

Where: This initiative will be conducted at various locations which include

Industrial pockets, University Campus, Trade Fairs, Interstate Bus Terminal,

Railway Stations, Truck stops, Maternity Care Homes, Slum Clusters in Delhi and

the NCR region.

AHF India Cares Ehsäs Programme in New Delhi requires the following staff:

I Job Description: Position #

1: Medical Officer

Key qualifications:

• Medical Graduate, MBBS from MCI recognized University in India

• At least three (3) years clinical experience and HIVAIDS treatment experience

would be an added advantage, in clinic or in NGO setting.

• Must be dedicated and ready to work full time.

• A clinical research background in HIV AIDS will be an added advantage

• Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/ e-mail

application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;

• Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while working as

part of a team;

• Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

• Available to start working in June 2008

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct medical care services on the identified sights in Delhi and NCR region

through the state-of-art Mobile Van Service.

• Conduct medical examinations for clients and monitor HIV testing initiative,

referral and follow up services

• Supervise and head the medical team or Health Task Force team to perform

efficiently on-sights

• Ensure quality in filling up pre- and post-test counselling, informed consent

report formats, data entry and documentation and reporting to the HIV Testing

Initiative Team Leader

• Coordinate with Testing Coordinator to effectively and efficiently utilize

on-sight schedule

Position # 2: Testing Coordinator

Key qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology and other Social Sciences from

recognized University in India

• At least three (3) years experience in coordinating with HIVAIDS activities

preferably in similar counselling and testing initiatives would be an added

advantage in Government or NGO setting. Also, deserving fresher might also be

considered for the position.

• Must be dedicated and ready to work full time.

• Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/ e-mail

application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;

• Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while working as

part of a team;

• Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

• Available to start working in June 2008

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To achieve testing goals through innovative strategies involving community

based organisations

• Liaise and network with NGOs, community based organisations and positive

networks to support identifying vulnerable population and provide follow up

services

• Coordinate with Health Task Force Team to effectively and efficiently utilize

on-sight schedule

Position # 3: Counselors (2 Nos)

Key Qualifications:

• A Graduate, MSW, Psychology, Sociology.

• At least 2 to 3 years experience in providing counseling services in HIVAIDS

pre- post test, ongoing counseling, ART adherence counseling in nursing care in

hospital or clinics or in AIDS NGOs

• Must posses an adequate computer skills including use of internet/ e-mail

application and MS-Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;

• Ability to meet deadlines and to manage multiple priorities while working as

part of a team.

• Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

• Available to start working in June 2008

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling services to Clients.

• Provide pre and post test, ART and PPMTC counseling for patients ensuring

patient confidentiality.

• Provide additional psycho social support required face to face or on the phone

including partner and family counseling.

• Provides basic referrals for additional non medical services (including legal

services).

• Insure that all clients receive the appropriate follow up counseling services.

Conducts individual and group education sessions on-site and off-site at various

local facilities.

• Participate in Medical Staff Meeting

Position # 4: Nurse (1 no.)

Key Qualifications:

• degree in Nursing GNM.

•At least 2 to 3 years experience in providing basic nursing and care services

in a hospital/ clinic/ care home facilities

• Aware about basic computer skills including data entry

• Team player service-minded and able to work under pressure;

• Available to start working in June 2008

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent support to Health Task Force

• Must be compassionate and sensitive to clients

• Should be a multi-tasking profile

Position # 5: Community Motivator (GIPA Position)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent support to Health Task Force and the supporting community

organisation

• Should be a multi-tasking profile

• Possess leadership qualities to organize community mobilization/ referral and

follow up services

• Provide peer education, counselling, reporting

Position # 6: Driver

Key Qualifications:

• Should possess Heavy Motor Vehicle license issued by Government of India and 5

years of driving experience in an organisation

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Should be a multi-tasking profile

• Regular maintenance and reporting to the Head of Health Task Force (Medical

Officer)

Position # 7: Attendant

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Should be a multi-tasking profile

II Compensation and Benefits

As comparable to other HIVAIDS NGOs in India

III Additional Information

• A probation period of three months.

• People living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

• AHF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not

discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex,

gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, marital

status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Selected candidate must be available to begin work in June 2008

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Dr C Thangsing

e-mail: <chinkholal.thangsing@...>