YRGT1114

Zoho; Jind; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Health insurance coverage

Collaborative environment

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

YR Gaitonde MedicalEducational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF) invites applications for a Technical Expert to mentor and supervise DISHA cluster units within the NACP V framework. The role emphasizes public health expertise, mentoring, and capacity building across district-level teams.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of public health experience, with willingness to travel extensively and coordinate with multiple health departments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with strong public health focus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public health projects, especially HIV/AIDS.
• Excellent mentoring, supervisory, and capacity-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise DISHA cluster units with on-site guidance.
• Conduct monthly visits to DISHA units for mentoring and supervision.
• Provide technical guidance on NACP V components to DISHA units.
• Strengthen coordination with NHM, NTEP, NVHCP at district level.
• Ensure timely monthly reports and verify data from facilities.
• Guide DISHA on advocacy, stakeholder coordination, and IEC materials.
• Support implementation of NACP V strategies and improve 95-95-95 targets.
• Conduct minimum 20 days of field visits per month for on-site support.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervisory skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Public health knowledge

Education

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

Job description

YR Gaitonde MedicalEducational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF)

Project

Disha

Experience Required

5 years

Compensation

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

AboutYRG MERF

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

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

KeyResponsibilities

The Technical Expertswill 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 supervisoryskills..

Mentoring and Supervision:

• Based at the clusterlevel, provide mentoring support to 4 to 5 DISHA cluster units or DISHA singleunits.
  
• Conduct monthly visits toall assigned DISHA units to provide on-site mentoring and supportivesupervision.
  
• Provide evidence-basedtechnical guidance on all components of NACP V to the DISHA units.
  

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Strengthen coordinationwith allied health departments at the district level (NHM, NTEP, NVHCP) forenhanced referral linkages.
  
• Make field visits to NACPfacilities along with DISHA staff for supportive supervision and capacitybuilding.
  

Reporting and Data Quality:

• Ensure the timely andquality submission of monthly reports for DISHA.
  
• Verify data reported by atleast 3 facilities per district each month and provide inputs to ensure dataquality.
  

Guidance and Capacity Building:

• Guide the DISHA team onadvocacy, stakeholder coordination, and coordination with other departments inthe district.
  
• Assist DISHA in developingdistrict profiles, integrated action plans, and DISHA-specific IEC materials.
  
• Orient and ensure optimalimplementation of all component activities as per NACP V in the district/DISHAcluster.
  

Implementation of Strategies:

• Guide DISHA units onimplementing new strategies of NACP V, such as CSS, SSS, SOA, use of virtualmedia, APN, index case, etc.
  
• Provide component-wiseinputs and guidance to enhance the overall performance of DISHA units.
  

Performance Improvement:

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

Field Visits:

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

Requirements

• 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-buildingskills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Flexibility to travel extensively within the assignedregion.
  

Benefits & WorkEnvironment

• 24days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
  
• Healthinsurance coverage
  
• Opportunityto work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  
• Scopefor learning and professional development.
  

YRGis anequal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supportinginclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’sdifferences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Ourteam are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, whoshare a passion for improving people's lives.