Technical Advisor

Overview

Jhpiego, a global leader in public health, is dedicated to saving lives, improving health, and transforming futures through innovative health solutions. By collaborating with governments, health experts, and communities, we build sustainable health systems that ensure a healthier future for women and families. Whether providing life-saving care during childbirth or training midwives to support newborns, we are revolutionizing healthcare delivery, particularly for the world's most vulnerable populations.

In India, Jhpiego partners with national and state governments across various states, providing technical assistance in family planning, maternal and child health, human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases. Our programs are funded by UNICEF, WHO, the University of Manitoba, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers and other esteemed donors

This position supports India's national HIV response program in alignment with PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) initiatives and the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) strategic framework. The technical advisor will provide national-level strategic and technical leadership to advance HIV testing and outreach initiatives across India. This role requires collaboration with NACO, State AIDS Control Societies (SACS), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other key stakeholders to demonstrate scalable, client-centred models of care that align with India's commitment to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.

Responsibilities

Strategic Implementation and Leadership

• Lead the implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve HIV testing outcomes, contributing to the achievement of 95-95-95 targets at state level, with particular focus on PEPFAR-supported districts
• Collaborate with national and state-level stakeholders to ensure alignment of testing strategies with broader HIV testing and treatment goals
• Support Associate Director in building the HIV portfolio for Jhpiego India grants mapping and engaging with donors and getting stakeholder's buy-in.

Testing and Quality Improvement

Vulnerable Population Outreach

Testing-to-Treatment Linkages

Family and Contact Testing

Systems Strengthening and Data Management

Required Qualifications

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego HR.

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Skills Required

Technical Assistance, Epidemiology