Technical Expert

Position Title

Technical Expert

Organisation

YR Gaitonde Medical
Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF)

Project

Disha

Experience Required

5 years

Compensation

Remuneration will
reflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approved budget

About

YRG MERF

Established in 1993,
YRGMERF is a pioneering non-governmental organisation in India, committed to
transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and
forward-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrity and
sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challenges
empowering communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide
comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment,
particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.

 

YRGMERF
is anticipating a project to strengthen the Urban Ecosystem Against Future
Disease Threats by implementing a framework for urban-peri-urban coordination.
This project if commissioned will require a team of below positions to support
the coordination, implementation and monitoring of several components.

Key

Responsibilities

The Technical Experts
will provide mentoring and supportive supervision to DISHA cluster units,
ensuring the effective implementation of the National AIDS Control Program
(NACP) V. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in public health,
particularly in HIV/AIDS programs, and possess strong mentoring and supervisory
skills..

 

• Mentoring and Supervision:

• Based at the cluster
  level, provide mentoring support to 4 to 5 DISHA cluster units or DISHA single
  units.

• Conduct monthly visits to
  all assigned DISHA units to provide on-site mentoring and supportive
  supervision.

• Provide evidence-based
  technical guidance on all components of NACP V to the DISHA units.

• Coordination and Collaboration:

• Strengthen coordination
  with allied health departments at the district level (NHM, NTEP, NVHCP) for
  enhanced referral linkages.

• Make field visits to NACP
  facilities along with DISHA staff for supportive supervision and capacity
  building.

• Reporting and Data Quality:

• Ensure the timely and
  quality submission of monthly reports for DISHA.

• Verify data reported by at
  least 3 facilities per district each month and provide inputs to ensure data
  quality.

• Guidance and Capacity Building:

• Guide the DISHA team on
  advocacy, stakeholder coordination, and coordination with other departments in
  the district.

• Assist DISHA in developing
  district profiles, integrated action plans, and DISHA-specific IEC materials.

• Orient and ensure optimal
  implementation of all component activities as per NACP V in the district/DISHA
  cluster.

• Implementation of Strategies:

• Guide DISHA units on
  implementing new strategies of NACP V, such as CSS, SSS, SOA, use of virtual
  media, APN, index case, etc.

• Provide component-wise
  inputs and guidance to enhance the overall performance of DISHA units.

• Performance Improvement:

• Responsible for periodical
  improvement in the 95-95-95 performance targets of the DISHA cluster.

• Field Visits:

• Conduct field visits for a
  minimum of 20 days per month to provide on-site support and supervision.

 

Requirements

Desirable Attributes

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Public Health,
  Humanities, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public health projects,
  particularly in HIV/AIDS programs.

• Strong understanding of NACP V and public health systems.

• Excellent mentoring, supervisory, and capacity-building
  skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility to travel extensively within the assigned
  region.

Benefits

Benefits & Work

Environment

• 24
  days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.

• Health
  insurance coverage

• Opportunity
  to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

• Scope
  for learning and professional development.

YRG is an
equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supporting
inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’s
differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our
team are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who
share a passion for improving people's lives.