Technical Expert

Position Title

Technical Expert

Organisation

YR Gaitonde Medical

Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF)

Project

Disha

Experience Required

5 years

Remuneration will

reflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approved budget

About

YRG MERF

Established in 1993,

YRGMERF is a pioneering non-governmental organisation in India, committed to

transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and

forward-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrity and

sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challenges

empowering communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide

comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment,

particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.

YRGMERF

is anticipating a project to strengthen the Urban Ecosystem Against Future

Disease Threats by implementing a framework for urban-peri-urban coordination.

This project if commissioned will require a team of below positions to support

the coordination, implementation and monitoring of several components.

Key

The Technical Experts

will provide mentoring and supportive supervision to DISHA cluster units,

ensuring the effective implementation of the National AIDS Control Program

(NACP) V. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in public health,

particularly in HIV/AIDS programs, and possess strong mentoring and supervisory

skills..

Mentoring and Supervision:

level, provide mentoring support to 4 to 5 DISHA cluster units or DISHA single

units.

all assigned DISHA units to provide on-site mentoring and supportive

supervision.

technical guidance on all components of NACP V to the DISHA units.

Coordination and Collaboration:

with allied health departments at the district level (NHM, NTEP, NVHCP) for

enhanced referral linkages.

facilities along with DISHA staff for supportive supervision and capacity

building.

Reporting and Data Quality:

quality submission of monthly reports for DISHA.

least 3 facilities per district each month and provide inputs to ensure data

quality.

Guidance and Capacity Building :

advocacy, stakeholder coordination, and coordination with other departments in

the district.

district profiles, integrated action plans, and DISHA-specific IEC materials.

implementation of all component activities as per NACP V in the district/DISHA

cluster.

Implementation of Strategies :

implementing new strategies of NACP V, such as CSS, SSS, SOA, use of virtual

media, APN, index case, etc.

inputs and guidance to enhance the overall performance of DISHA units.

Performance Improvement:

improvement in the 95-95-95 performance targets of the DISHA cluster.

Field Visits:

minimum of 20 days per month to provide on-site support and supervision.

Humanities, or a related field.

particularly in HIV/AIDS programs.

skills.

region.

Environment

days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.

insurance coverage

to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

for learning and professional development.

YRG is an

equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supporting

inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’s

differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our

team are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who

share a passion for improving people's lives.