Central Project Coordinator for HIV/AIDS Team - Multiple Positions

Overview

Coordinate and manage HIV/AIDS program activities effectively.

You have:

• University degree in Medicine.
• Post graduate degree on public health or training on HIV/AIDS programme Management.
• Minimum of two years working experience in public health.
• Knowledge of spoken and written English and Myanmar Language.
• Field level programme management experience on HIV/AIDS.
• Working experience with UN, International NGOs.

Contract

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Organizational Setting

Central Project Coordinator works under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative in Myanmar, the technical guidance of the Medical Officer (HIV & Hepatitis) in collaboration with the National AIDS Programme (NAP) and Drug Dependency Treatment and Research Unit.

Duty Station: Naypyitaw and Yangon

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the National AIDS Program Manager, assist respective focal (ART/Methadone/PMCT/TCP/M&E), in planning of yearly GF budget, commodity quantification and forecasting as well as drafting quarterly work plan and procurement process in collaboration with PR
• Support to organize central level meetings and trainings and provide technical assistance to facilitate the meetings/trainings. Assist for planning and management of GFATM-HIV activities of each component and keep tract of programme implementation and progress on procurement and supply management
• Assist in facilitating that all sites for ART / Methadone / PMCT / TCP have timely reporting and ensuring the quality of the reported data. Maintain central level database and keep track of program reports. Assist to prepare GF quarterly reports of NAP
• Provide technical support to field offices in implementing activities, monitoring and reporting on a regular basis. Conduct field visits to Field Offices and townships if necessary
• Assist NAP in coordination between PR, UN, other INGOs and NGOs. Regular communication to WHO/UN to give information on progress of GFATM activities and implementation
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• To submit assignment report quarterly

Work Relations and Partnerships

The Central Project Coordinator provides technical support to National AIDS Programme and Drug Dependency Treatment and Research Unit. He/she needs to coordinate with focal from NAP, UN agencies, development partners, and implementing partners. He/she works together with Field project Coordinator/Field Assistant/Data Assistant of respective state/region and M&E team/Logistic team from central as a team. He/she works as a part of WHO HIV-AIDS team in achieving goals of National Strategic Plan of HIV in collaboration with different stakeholders working on HIV/AIDS.

Impact of functions

The function plays a key role in strengthening the programme management of HIV/AIDS prevention and control programme. The support to NAP will contribute in strategic planning, efficient resource mobilization and effective programme evaluation.

Qualifications required

Educational background

Essential: university degree in Medicine

Desirable: Post graduate degree on public health or training on HIV/AIDS programme Management

Experience and knowledge

Essential:

• Minimum of two years working experience in public health
• Has a broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology and techniques in public health

Desirable:

• Field level programme management experience on HIV/AIDS
• Working experience with UN, International NGOs

Language Skills: Knowledge of spoken and written English and Myanmar Language

Competencies

• Communicating in a Credible and Effective Way – Core Competency
• Knowing and Managing Yourself – Core Competency
• Producing Results – Core Competency
• Fostering Integration and Teamwork – Core Competency
• Ensuring the Effective Use of Resources – Management Competency
• Building and Promoting Partnerships Across the Organization and Beyond – Management Competency
• Promoting Innovation and Organizational Learning – Leadership Competency

Additional Information

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
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• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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• Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Salary will be paid with MMK Converted in local currency at the official prevailing exchange rate at the time

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