Position: Regional Medical Manager

Organization: Uttar Pradesh Welfare For People Living With Hiv/Aids Society

Location: Uttar Pradesh

Objectives:

•Towards attaining universal access, facilitate the expansion of HIV testing at Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHSND), and Urban Health Facilities (including the Private Sector) by building capacities of Health Service Providers.
•To ensure effective convergence of HIV testing- Treatment and Care and support services for HIV-positive pregnant women and HIV-exposed babies till 18 months
•To develop a convergent and resilient data management system through continuous monitoring and mentoring of the facilities for quality program delivery and bring them at ‘level ready’ for country EVTHS data validation

Job Description: -

•Support the state teams in mapping all private health facilities providing Antenatal Care Services and HIV Treatment Services.
•Advocacy with the private medical associations and private health service providers to join hands with the government on EVTHS
•Orientation of the state chapters of private medical associations (FOGSI, IAP and IMA) and private health service providers on the Country EVTHS protocol
•Provide overall technical guidance to AHANA and other projects
•Regular analysis of program data and support the Program Team in identifying the gaps and planning for addressal of the same
•Organizing regular capacity building of the outreach team on technical topics to facilitate effective counseling of the clients during home visits

Required Qualification & Experience: -
•Essential: MBBS, BDS, Ayush, or MPH
•Minimum 5+ years of work experience in the field of maternal, child health & HIV/AIDS programs
•Preference will be candidates with experience in HIV and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply

Essential Skills: -

•Awareness on the scope and functioning of the Private Health Services sector at the state level
•Networking skills to build liaisons with Private Medical Associations and the popular private health services providers
•Able to develop state-specific strategies Able to analyze program data & manage a program dashboard
•Organizing & conducting Capacity Building on technical topics related to HIV and EVTHS
•Proficiency in the usage of the computer (MS Word, MS Excel, MS – Access)
•Strong presentation and communication (written & oral) skills
•Experience working with multiple stakeholders in civil society and grass root level government health department
•Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel, (50% of the total time) primarily within the state
•Fluent in English, Hindi, and/or (any other regional languages)
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience