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Regional coordinator of the mobile team in Khmelnytskyi region in Alliance for Public Health, ICF
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Alliance for Public Health, ICF
The International Charitable Foundation "Alliance of Public Health" (hereinafter the Alliance) announces the competitive selection of consultants - Coordinators to participate in the program "Optimized detection of HIV cases with the participation of regional mobile rapid response teams (MCF)" with the support of Control Centers and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Khmelnytskyi region. , including HIV/AIDS and TB in Ukraine, manages prevention programs and provides quality technical support and financial resources to organizations on the ground.
The mission of the Alliance is to reduce the spread of infections and mortality and reduce the negative impact of epidemics by supporting public response to them in Ukraine, as well as by spreading effective approaches to prevention and treatment in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
strong>Information about the project within the framework of which the tender was announced:
The overall goal of the MCF project is to increase the effectiveness of the HIV testing strategy by working with risk groups of HIV-positive PLHIV and improving access to ART for HIV-positive persons through their active involvement in medical support programs, as well as meeting the needs of PLHIV and their sexual partners by providing them with a package of the following services: /p>
- assisted testing for HIV and hepatitis C using rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV and hepatitis C;
- consultations on reducing the level of risky behavior related to reinfection and transmission of HIV, which related to injecting drug use and unprotected sex;
- providing links to HIV care and treatment services through the case management component within the CITI component;
- forming in LVNI of sustainable adherence to taking ART and receiving medical services, which includes timely reception of ARV drugs and regular medical examinations.
The Alliance is looking for Coordinators who will work from May 2024 to September 29 2025 with possible further extension.
The purpose of the competition:selection of consultants - coordinators for the implementation of activities within the framework of the MCF CDC project in the Khmelnytsky region at the local level.
The regional coordinator will be responsible for qualitative and quantitative indicators of the fulfillment of the conditions of the MCF project CDC.
- Search for new locations for initial testing of representatives of target groups in order to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of MCF CDC project indicators.
- Provide social support services to positively identified clients with the aim of achieving one of the project goals- appointment of treatment.
- Provision of consultations to project clients regarding the prevention of HIV, tuberculosis, treatment of HIV infection, hepatitis, safe sexual behavior.
- Motivational counseling and work on forming adherence to ART .
- Internal monitoring of the work of the project site, control over recruitment of project participants, implementation of indicators, complete and correct filling of program/financial reporting documentation.
- Reporting on program indicators to the Coordinator of the Alliance regional teams in accordance with conditions of the MCF CDC project.
- Implementation of financial management for the implementation of the conditions of the MCF CDC project. The regional coordinator will be responsible for the financial component of reporting to the Coordinator of the regional teams of the Alliance.
- Establishing cooperation with AIDS centers and offices of the Trust, psycho/narcotics, skin-venereal and anti-tuberculosis dispensaries in the region, close cooperation with project specialists in order to fulfill the goals of the MCF CDC project.
- Assistance and prompt resolution of planned and problematic issues of project implementation.
Territorial coverage: Khmelnytskyi region.
Term of project implementation:May2024 – September 29, 2025 with possible further extension.
Target groups of the project: people who inject drugs and their partners.
Coordinator reports: all consultants selected as winners of the competition are required to report monthly to the Alliance. Reporting forms and other project documentation will be provided to selected consultants separately.
General requirements for the candidate:
- Higher education in the field of public health, sociology, social work, epidemiology - will be a significant advantage.
- Previous work experience in creating and coordinating the work of a team in the field of HIV/AIDS and in the field of public health - will be a significant advantage.
- The presence of a team of specialists (social workers) who can be involved in fulfilling the terms of the project - will be a significant advantage.
- Experience of working in non-governmental organizations and providing services to key groups ( PLWIN/MSM/RCS).
- Tolerance towards representatives of key groups (PLVIN/MSM/RKS).
- Experience of working with state institutions, health care facilities and public organizations.< /li>
- Dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS and a high level of motivation to work.
- Understanding and acceptance of the philosophy, goals and objectives of the drug harm reduction strategy.
- Established interaction with AIDS centers in the region and non-governmental organizations that provide services to target groups.
- Persistence and organization in work.
- High communication skills:
- ability to establish trusting relationships;
- ability to interest the interlocutor;
- ability to concentrate on dialogue;
- li> the ability to present the material in detail and clearly for the interlocutor.
a regional coordinator must be impartial, tolerant, have high communication skills, initiative, and clearly formulate and carry out work tasks. He/she must be able to work independently, establish effective interaction of all performers and motivate the team to achieve a high result.
We offer:cooperation with a dynamic organization that is developing and focused on results.
How to participate in the competition:please send your resume and motivation letter in Ukrainian to [email protected]
In the title of the message, be sure to specify: "For the competition for the selection of a consultant - coordinator/ ________(In the relevant region) ______ (NAME)".
Please pay attention to the following: em>Alliance of public health works in accordance with the policy of equal opportunities, therefore it hires qualified specialists from various sectors of society, regardless of their socio-demographic characteristics, HIV status, and individual preferences.
For additional information on the activities of the Alliance, contact the website: www.aph.org .ua
We wish you success!
