State Program Officer

**Title: State Program Officer**

**Internal Title: IN Program Associate**

**Location: Aizawl, Mizoram**

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Since 1978, PATH has been working with public and private partners in India to develop local solutions, support homegrown innovation, and share our technical expertise. PATH develops, introduces, and scales up cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to tackle existing diseases and emerging health concerns. A few of our many successes in India include finding new methods to deliver nutritious food to schoolchildren, creating and implementing successful public-private partnership models to combat diseases, and expanding access to lifesaving vaccines for new mothers and their infants.

**Objectives of the Assignment**

To address the high burden of HIV among high-risk groups, including key populations (KP), through people-centered service delivery, and building on existing efforts while embracing innovation in treatment initiation and continuity, and durable viral load (VL) suppression through catalytic activities is a need. Senior Program Officer - Care Support and Treatment will be responsible for managing treatment interventions and monitor state team’s performance.

**Scope of Work**

SPO - CST will support the HIV treatment vertical to achieve project objectives and targets by focusing on (but not limited to) achievement of the following results:

- Responsible for managing all treatment interventions at state.
- Work in close coordination with Prevention team to ensure linkage with treatment.
- Ensure highest standards of service quality at all sites (both ARTC and DSD sites).
- Plan additional decentralized refill sites as per needs of the program in the State
- Support in improving the quality of coordination activities at sites
- Provide programmatic support to improve retention in HIV cascade across State in coordination with program officers
- Identify capacity building needs of the site staff and plan appropriate training programs in collaboration with Technical Specialist-CST, based at regional level.
- Act as a focal person for treatment literacy events in the state
- Support SACS to conduct periodical review of sites on key program indicators for follow and corrective actions.
- Oversee the site wise cascade data to identify gaps and work with PATH team and CSOs to address the gaps
- Visit ART Centres and provide hand holding support as needed
- Establish a monitoring mechanism for Program Assistants and Treatment Supporters in coordination with Program Officers
- Coordination with SACS, DAPCU officials and other stakeholders
- Conduct granular site-level program data analysis to review progress and prepare course correction plans
- Ensure data consistency and timely reporting from the intervention sites as required
- Coordinate with other PEPFAR treatment partners for effective implementation of HIV program in the state
- Prepare and submit routine reports (monthly/quarterly) as per the requirements of the state program

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience
- Graduation in social sciences with relevant experience in Public Health
- Minimum 8 years’ experience on working in HIV/AIDS prevention program at state/ national level.
- Should have prior experience of program implementation and capacity building.
- Should have good operational and coordination experience of working with state/district health departments.
- Computer knowledge and proficiency in English and local language.
- Capacity to think creatively in dealing with policy and operational issues while maintaining a strong results-oriented approach
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Should be a team player
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure from tight deadlines
- Self-starter, adaptable and able to work as part of a cross-cutting and multi-cultural team.
- Open to travel to project sites for extended periods if required.

**_ Must have legal authorization to work in India._**

**_ PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued._**

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**_PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientati