Job Description

• Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Posted 2 weeks ago

LEPRA Society is a pan-India health and development organization working for the people affected by Leprosy and other neglected diseases to transform their lives and overcome poverty, discrimination and disability. LEPRA endeavors to diagnose, facilitate treatment to those affected and help them to rehabilitate into the mainstream of the society. LEPRA works in collaborations with the Government and other funding agencies to reach into most inaccessible villages of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh states.

The IDU -TI project is one of the few in the state of Orissa and offers unique experience of working with the IDUs. With support from Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS) , LEPRA is successfully implementing the project since 2006. The activities include a) Mapping of ID Users, b) Needle and syringe exchanges programme, C) Drugs substitution programme, Focused Group Discussions with ID Users and family members, f) Training programmes for staff, Peer Educators and Outreach Workers, g) Sensitization programmes for IDUs, h) Collection of Blood Samples for the purpose of the sentinel site survey (one time activity), h) Vein care management, I) Abscess Management, j) Linkages with drug De-addiction Centers, k) Linkages with other secondary stakeholders etc.


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


M&E cum Accountant



Under the direct supervision of Project Manager of TI the M&E Cum Accountant will be responsible for performing the following functions:


Monitoring& Quality Assurance


• Computerization of outreach, clinical and project level data on dailybasis.
• Conduct continuous analysis of data and provide analytical report for weekly and monthly reviews
• Individual tracking of HRG for project services
• Identify potential problems in reported data to improve the qualitydata.
• Conduct field visits for ensuring data quality and handholding of outreach team on MISformats
• Liaise with SACS and TSU team for program performancereporting
• Preparation of SOEs and submit to PM andPD.


Reporting:


• Report to PM of the project.
• Timely submission of monthly program performance data in SIMS/SOCH or other reporting format.
• Preparation and submission ofSOEs
• Provide data / information required for preparation ofreports.
• Compile field level information for operational reports when required by OSACS.
• Assist in preparation, writing and editing of all reports required by OSACS or TI project - for example specific Annual Report, Field Study Reports, Event reportsetc.


As M& E to travel to the project area / hotspots for purposes related to TI programme implementation like work with PE / ORWs and interaction with HRGs to ensure quality data capture. M&E Assistant should visit the field for about 8-10 days in amonth


Training Requirements:


• Programme Management, Supervision and Monitoring Skills, Team Building Skills, Data Analysis,


Community based monitoring and rapport building, advocacy and networking.


Knowledge and Skills:


• Familiarity with government health policies and programmes Strong
• communication skills
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting writing, case study compilation.
• At least 10 days in the field visit required.
• Overall management capacity to monitor, report and guide the team under him/her.




Qualification & Experience:



Graduation in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics and Commerce. Trained in basic



computer software applications .


• Minimum of 2 years of work experience which includes:
• Experience in data management, monitoring and evaluations tools, data quality checks, analysis and interpretation of data on programperformance.
• Maintaining financial records /accounts in Tally


Knowledge and experience in health and social development sector will be an added advantage


Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of selection process.


Remuneration: Rs. 16000 per month(All Inclusive)


How to apply?


If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this position please forward your application along with covering letter and detailed resume in the specified format downloaded from www.leprasociety.in (Get Involved - "career column") to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the REF.NO &Post appliedforon or before due date.

LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer.


Preference will be given to PLHIV with the required qualifications and experience.


Women candidates are encouraged to apply.




LEPRA Society's management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time