Program Coordinator for NCR – EpiC HIV

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Program Coordinator for NCR (EpiC HIV Project)

FHI 360/Philippines (www.fhi360.org) is in search of candidates for Program Coordinator position to join the USAID-funded EpiC HIV project in the Philippines. The position is based at the TB Innovations Office in Makati City.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

EpiC is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The project provides strategic technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, treatment programming and viral load (VL) suppression among key populations (KPs) and priority populations (PPs). In the Philippines, EpiC will work in the Greater Metro Manila Area (Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Central Luzon) to address critical gaps and bottlenecks in the HIV response by expanding HIV case finding in the community, upscaling of PrEP implementation, and strengthening treatment initiation, adherence, and retention support for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Further, EpiC Philippines aims to build the capacity of local, community-based KP organizations and work closely with the government of the Philippines to deliver HIV services tailored to the needs of KPs.

Job Description / Scope of Work for Short-Term:

**▪ Assist the Program Officer in monitoring the agreed deliverables and completion of indicators of the
sub grantees and other partners. S/he will ensure that the activities conducted harmonize and
complement with the regional and local operations of GF PROTECTS.
▪ Assist the EpiC sites in establishing linkages with their respective DOH Regional Offices/ CHD, and partner local government units to complement their HIV/ AIDS-related initiatives with EpiC’s activities.
▪ Provide technical assistance on the participation of the EpiC sites in the Local AIDS Council to lobby for the budget allocation of HIV projects/ activities in the local budget plans including the integration into the Service Delivery Network.
▪ Facilitate communication by answering implementing partner inquires and liaising with FHI360 Epic
Philippines, government officials, and other local, regional, and international stakeholders.
▪ Assist in the conduct of EpiC project technical assistance provision in the form of meetings, trainings,
orientations, and workshops to the sites.
▪ Review and contribute to work plans, support project team administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables.
▪ Coordinate with the Data Encoders for follow up HIV/AIDS reports from sites and partners for proper entry into the national reporting system; and review the submitted reports from sites before submission to the M&E and Program Officers.
▪ Assist Regional Program Coordinators and Data Encoders on the development schedules for site
monitoring visits and data encoding assignments.
▪ Participate in quality improvement plans which focus on site-level program improvement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues among key populations in the Philippines.

· Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization and limited resources.

· Experience working with civil society organizations on financial reporting and compliance for HIV and/or health-related activities.

· Experience of proactively identifying risk, addressing issues and appropriately communicating these to the project staff, FHI 360 HQ, and USAID as needed.

· Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different organizations and cultures.

· Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.

· Ability to travel within the Philippines, as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment,
Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or related field required. Master’s Degree or international equivalent preferred.

· 3-5 years’ relevant experience in non-governmental accounts, program/grant management, and US Government rules and regulations.

· Prior work experience on USAID funded programs with USAID PEPFAR funded programs preferred;

· HIV/KP-focused programs a plus.

· Native Tagalog speaker and good communication skills and good command in written and spoken
English.

· Previous experience in the Philippines is required. The position will be based in Manila, Philippines and work out of the FHI 360 Country office. Preference is for Filipino national candidates.

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