Project Officer is a key program supporting position responsible to manage the entire HIV/TB project for migrants and their spouses in the district which is supported by Save the Children under Global Fund. H/She is accountable and responsible in district level program planning, implementation and monitoring of all the agreed activities. H/She is also responsible for technical oversight, progress tracking, coaching/mentoring project staffs and reporting to the Project Coordinator. Project Officer will work closely with health office, respective PALIKA and Health facility to ensure smooth implementation of the project in the district

Scope of Role

Reports to: Project Coordinator (PC)
No of Position: 1      
Duty Station: Baglung District 
Position type: Contract
Salary & Benefits: As per the organizational rule for this position 
Contract Duration: Initially up to 31st Dec 2021 and possibilities of extension depending upon the performance

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Implement planned activities in coordination with Health Office (HO), Palikas coordinators, ART sites and Health Facilities as per organizational norms and policies
• Support in program mapping and appropriate area for BCC intervention, HIV testing camp in the wards/Palikas and other areas in close coordination with PALIKAs  
• Orient In-reach workers and FCHVs on HIV Program particularly for organizing mobile camp and other areas of BCC 
• Submit accurate and complete district reports timely in the prescribed forms 
• Manage and track all the reactive client & Index partners for HIV confirmation, ART enrollment and connection to care and support program
• Participate in district and Palika level implementation plan (Field visit, joint monitoring visit, Program monitoring visit by PR/Donor/HO/Palika, event/activities) with the support of HO, Palika official /Coordinators and team members
• Participate in district/palika level meetings, trainings, workshop and seminars
• Review record, reports and provide feedback to IRW & Lab Asst. and guide them
• Ensure program quality is maintained at all levels using different tools and techniques 
• Enhance relationship with government officials and other stakeholders at the district level to share and contribute on 90-90-90 strategic targets 
• Check availability of the program related logistic items/commodities in the districts and demand as per district need
• Follow the Safeguarding Policy of SCI and comply at all level
• Perform any other duties as required or requested by Project Coordinator and organization

Qualification and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or Social Science with 1 year working experience in related field
• Good writing, documentation and program skills
• Command in report preparation, event note and record keeping
• Proficiency on computer usage on office packages, email and internet
• Residency of program district will be given a priority