Job Description

Job title: Centre Manager- OSC

Department: Program Implementation (GF-ATM Project)

Reporting to : Program team/M&E team- GFATM

Locations:

East Siang – Arunachal Pradesh

Namsai - Arunachal Pradesh

Kaimur - Bihar

Aizwal - Mizoram

Yadgir - Karnataka

Durationof the project: Till 31st March 2027

Grade: B1

Level Of Contact With Children: 1 – ( Direct contact with Children)

The position holder shall be responsible to adhere with & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding & Gender Equality Policies.

About Plan India

Plan International (India Chapter) commonly referred to as Plan India, is an Indian registered not for profit organisation that is constantly striving to advance welfare and development for children and equality for all girls and women in India. Through its grassroots social development work, Plan India seeks to create lasting impact in the lives of poor and vulnerable children, their families and communities, by gender transformative child-centered community development.

Since 1996, Plan India has improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them to access and benefit from the safety nets and schemes of the government for child protection, quality education and healthcare services, healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in community development.

Project Overview

Plan India shall be implementing Phase II of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) supported One Stop Centres program under the grant cycle April 2024- March 2027. In phase I, GF grant cycle April 2021- March 2024, under the guidance of NACO, 74 One Stop Centres (OSC) for KP (Transgender persons & People who inject Drugs) and bridge population have been established as person-centered and resource-effective approach to deliver an integrated HIV prevention- care cascade services to new and uncovered key and bridge population, that were beyond reach of traditional HIV programs, thereby eliminating facility navigation bottlenecks and contributing towards improved individual as well as community level health outcomes. These one stop centres have been positioned strategically at locations after due consultations with the SACS/DAPCU and the community members.

Job Summary

Centre Manager-OSC, will be the overall in-charge of One Stop Centres. The responsibilities include program planning and management, stakeholder engagement, capacity building of staff, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, data management, advocacy and communication, quality assurance of program activities, financial management, and engaging in research and innovative practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific roles and responsibilities of the Centre Manager of One Stop Centre would be as follows:

1. Program Planning and Strategy:

• Consult with community and develop newer strategies for maximum program impact based on feedback from the local community members.

• Align interventions at the Centre with OSC specific guidance document.

2. Program Management:

• Over all in-charge of the OSC.

• OSC site identification (in case of relocation), management & periodic verification of OSC infrastructure/assets.

• Support to organize camps for Community based HIV Screening (CBS).

• Oversee the execution and regular evaluation of OSC program at grass root level.

• Monitor program timelines & targets, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

• Coordinate with SACS/DAPCU/ICTC/TI to access commodities for OSC such as condoms, lubricants, Needle Syringes, STI drugs, screening kits, etc.

• To ensure that strict universal precautions are being followed at OSCs during service delivery.

• Coordinate with nearest ICTCs or other government agencies for biomedical waste disposal as per OSC guidelines, in line with Universal guidelines.

• Facilitate referrals to the ICTC, ART, DSRC, DOTS and other health/social service centres.

• Facilitate linkages for provisioning of additional services at OSCs.

• Lead in mainstreaming and transitioning of the OSC activities.

• Any other task assigned by Plan India team.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with and engage in periodic co-ordination meetings with SACS/DAPCU & other line departments, TIs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and effective program response.

• Attend review and experience sharing meetings organized by Plan India, SACS, DAPCU, NHM or any other stakeholder.

4. Capacity Building:

• Identify training needs and facilitate capacity-building programs for staff, partners, and community members.

5. Community Mobilization:

• Lead efforts to engage and mobilize communities vulnerable to HIV/AIDS for OSC program interventions.

• Foster partnerships with community leaders and organizations (TIs/CBOs) to enhance the reach and impact of program interventions.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation frameworks are implemented as per program design.

• Regularly review data collection by other staff members with periodic verification; and provide feedback accordingly.

7. Data Management:

• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to the program.

• Allocation of UHID to newly registered OSC clients.

• Ensure completion of OSC MIS tools.

• Ensure data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.

• Timely and prompt submission of reports to M&E division of Plan India, GFATM team.

8. Advocacy and Communication:

• Advocate for policies that support OSC program, and alignment with National programs.

• Strategize and implement communication plans to raise awareness and reduce stigma related with HIV/AIDS.

9. Quality Assurance:

• Implement and monitor quality assurance measures to ensure the delivery of high-quality services in line with established standards.

10. Financial Management:

• Collate and submit budgetary requirements (activities/local travel of OSC staff), one month in advance, to implementing Program Team at National level.

11. Research and Innovation:

• Stay abreast of research and innovations in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.

• Integrate evidence-based practices to improvise OSC program and provide relevant feedback to Plan India Team.

Reporting

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Team on programmatic issues and M&E team on data collection/recording/reporting issues.

All assest needs to be assigned to the CM in the JD

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and targeted interventions.

• Strong understanding of national health policies and guidelines.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Preference will be given to individuals from KP community (TG/MSM/PWID/FSW/PLHIV). In case of PWID, the candidate should be stable on OST or should have completed OST treatment.

• Unbiased views about and interested to work with at risk communities like H/TG/MSM and PWID in HIV and AIDS sector.

• Ability to work in small teams and flexible ways of working.

• Proficiency in data recording/ management, report writing, case study compilation.

• Ability to speak, understand, read and write in Hindi, English and/or regional language based on the State of operations.

Compensation and Employment: Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.

How to apply:

Please send us your updated resume (Word Format only) at planindiacareers@planindia.org along with a suitability note for the position of “Centre Manager- OSC - Location” at planindiacareers@planindia.org.Please mention “Centre Manager- OSC-Location ” in the subject line.

Last date to apply 10 April 2024.

Please note applications are being assessed on a rolling basis.

About Company

Plan International India Chapter is a non-governmental organization (NGO). The registration number of the organization is: S-30005 OF 1996?(16-08-1996). It was established in the year 1996. Plan International India Chapter works in the area of Advocacy and Research, Children, Civic Issues, Dalit Welfare, Disability, Disaster Management, Education & Literacy, Environment and natural resource management, Health & Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, Land Resources, Micro Finance (SHGs), Panchayati Raj, Right to Information & Advocacy, Rural Development & Poverty Alleviation, Tribal Welfare, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Vocational Training, Water and Sanitation, Womens Development & Empowerment, Youth Affairs, etc. The organization works towards the promotion of sustainable development. The organization operates in Delhi, India.

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