Programme Manager (HIV/AIDS)

HIV/AIDS Program Manager shall be responsible for performing the following duties:

Programme Management:

• Lead the design, implementation and coordination of  GFATM HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment and control project;

• Provide guidance for and reviewing work plans, training plans and reports submitted by the fund’s beneficiaries and ensuring that they are sound and in line with the national programme and the funding policy and strategies and reflect gender issues as appropriate; 

• In coordination with relevant PR units, assist SRs in implementing GF projects and in developing their capacity as required.

• Assist in Progress Update – Disbursement Request and cash forecast exercise of PR. Assist in routine monitoring of project progress, activity, results and implementation cost against planning to ensure the actions supported by the fund are implemented effectively and efficiently and adjusted as needed to reflect changes in the national programme as agreeable to the fund board; 

• Assist in the HIV drugs forecasting and quantification

• Lead the grant making and reprogramming exercises of the project 

• Routinely reviewing and analyzing the performance of the SRs and propose relevant interventions as necessary, including catch up plan/adjustment actions to ensure compliance with the fund’s policy and strategies; 

• Attending all relevant technical meetings and maintaining excellent contact with all stakeholders, whether in Yangon or in the field and a detailed knowledge of all relevant issues impacting public health, particularly in the context of HIV & AIDS; 

• Promoting information sharing in all aspects related to HIV & AIDS in Myanmar; 

• Providing close support to the M&E team in: 

  • The development and implementation of the fund’s internal M&E Systems 

  • Providing adequate feedback to/from the fund’s beneficiaries and data obtained     from the fund’s internal M&E System 

  • Providing advice to projects/actions supported by the fund on their own internal M & E System and needs. 

  • Gaining in-depth knowledge of the national programme on their own internal M&E System, its consistency and effectiveness. 

• Ensure GFATM protocols and standards are adhered to by UNOPS Partner agencies and SRs; 

• Coordinate and manage training activities for SRs as needed; 

• Liaise with National AIDS Program, WHO & Other UN Agencies to present and discuss strategies and issues regarding the HIV initiative programs; 

• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Education 

• Advance Degree in Medical & Health Sciences, in Public Health, Epidemiology or other related field relevant to the above duties. 

• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience relevant to the above duties and responsibilities may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the prevention, treatment, care and support in HIV & AIDS program management. Minimum 7 years of similar experience with a bachelor’s degree is considered equivalent.
• Prior experience in health programme management and implementation with a focus on HIV/AIDS is an advantage; including coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are required. 
• Prior experience and familiarity with the UN system and the Global Fund rules and regulations are considered as asset.
• Knowledge of Google Suites is required.

Language 

     ● Fluency in English and Myanmar required.