Technical Expert

YRG; Aizwal District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leave 24 days

Learning opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

YR Gaitonde Medical Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF) seeks a Technical Expert to support the DISHA project in Mizoram. You will mentor DISHA cluster units and ensure high-quality implementation of NACP V activities.

The role requires substantial public health experience, especially in HIV/AIDS programs, with strong mentoring, data reporting, and capacity-building skills. Occasional travel within the district is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field.
• 5 years of experience in public health projects, especially HIV/AIDS.
• Strong mentoring, supervision, and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and supervision to DISHA cluster units.
• Coordinate with district health departments for referrals and capacity building.
• Ensure timely monthly reporting and data quality checks for DISHA.
• Guide DISHA on advocacy, action planning, and IEC material development.
• Support implementation of NACP V components and new strategies.
• Aim for 95-95-95 targets and conduct field visits ~20 days/month.

Skills

Public health

HIV/AIDS programs

Mentoring

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Health

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Job Information

Job Opening ID

YRGT1113

Work Experience

4-5 years

Industry

NGO/Social Services

City

Aizawl

State/Province

Mizoram

Zip/Postal Code

796001

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.

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 & 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.