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Tamilnad Network of Positive People (TNP+)
Job designation : State Program Manager (State Level Position)
Project : GC-7 - HIV – Intervention with incarcerated population in Prison and Other closed settings (P&OCS)
Location : Chennai
Date of Issue : 26-05-2026
Closing Date : 04-06-2026
About TNP+ : Tamilnad Network of Positive People (TNP+) is a community-based organization working for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) in Tamil Nadu and parts of South India since 1995. TNP+ provides comprehensive care and support services through Community Care Centers, Drop-in Centers, counselling, referrals, and field outreach programs in collaboration with National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS), Puducherry State AIDS Control Society (PACS), and Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
Since 2013, TNP+ has been implementing the Vihaan Care Support Centre (CSC) Program as a Sub Recipient under India HIV/AIDS Alliance. The organization has supported multiple partner organizations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, providing technical assistance and community-based HIV care services. Currently, TNP+ continues to support care and treatment services for nearly 1.6 lakh PLHAs across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry through its strong network of community partners and government collaborations.
At present, TNP+ is also serving as a Sub Recipient for SAATHII, implementing CSC 2.0 and Prison P&OCS programs across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, focusing on strengthening community-led HIV care, support and outreach services.
About the Prison Intervention: To reduce new infections among incarcerated populations, the project will employ a variety of approaches for comprehensive prevention education on sexual health, HIV, TB, STI, syphilis, and Viral hepatitis (VH), their routes of transmission, harm reduction and other prevention methods, and mental health issues. These strategies will be tailored to specific population groups, with an emphasis on early screening and treatment initiation. The interventions will use different strategies for disease prevention and screening based on (i) inmate load, (ii) HIV positivity rates, and (iii) the availability of functional testing facilities and health care providers inside those prisons and other closed settings (P&OCS). The project will provide the comprehensive services in accordance with international (UNODC, WHO) and national (HIV/AIDS Act of 2017, Technical Guidelines) protocols to protect the rights and improve health access of incarcerated populations.
The position is for immediate employment
Position Summary: TNP+ is looking to recruit a State Program Manager (SPM) to oversee its programs across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with the position based in Chennai. The SPM will be responsible for the overall implementation and management of the GFATM-supported CSC 2.0 project in these regions. Ideal candidates should possess strong experience in program implementation, along with technical expertise in HIV/AIDS, TB, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis, particularly in the context of working with people living with HIV (PLHIV) and High-Risk Groups.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The State Project Manager (SPM) P&OCS will report to the Senior Manager (SM) and will be responsible for the following:
The State Project Manager (SPM) P&OCS will be based at the SACS office or SR office and report to the Senior Manager and the nodal person of the respective SACS office(s). The SPM P&OCS will be responsible for
• Supporting the SM in the oversight of the grant at the SR level for the Prison and Other Closed Settings (P&OCS) and Community Systems Strengthening (CSS) components.
• Ensure timely recruitment of the SR team based on the requirements.
• Support the Prison Coordinators (PC) in preparing quarterly and monthly plans.
• Ensure the PC are able to implement the project as per the program's logical framework, and SOP and are able to achieve the region-specific outputs and outcomes of P&OCS and CSS components.
• Guide the PCs on implementation strategies, and regularly conduct data driven review meetings to track program progress.
• Coordinate with SACS, STO, and NVHCP, to ensure HIV, STI, and TB testing and treatment services for prisons and OCS inmates and ensure uninterrupted supply of testing kits and other consumables.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities towards establishing F-ICTC, LAC, and S-OST (as per requirement) inside prisons.
• Coordinate with the SJE/WCD departments and prisons to establish Drug de-addiction Centres inside prisons with large numbers of drug-dependent inmates.
• Work in close coordination with the Principal Recipient (PR) team members and ensure adherence to program, organization, and donor compliances.
• Coordinate and advocate with various stakeholders at the state and district levels (SACS, NHM, other government departments, partner CBO/NGOs, networks). Manage stakeholders through continuous interaction with the leadership of SACS, NHM, Prison department, and other government departments.
• Provide mentoring and monitoring support to the PCs through Supportive Monitoring Visits (SMV).
• Visit various P&OCS to review the quality of services provided to the beneficiaries.
• Development of need-based tools and IEC materials.
• Set up State Oversight Committee (SOC), District Oversight Committee (DOC) and District Community Resource Groups (D-CRG) and ensure their regular meetings at the state and district levels.
• Support in the formation of State Level Networks for various Key Populations (MSM, TG, and FSW) In coordination with SACS.
• Ensure the training of Community Champions (CC), and support Community Champions in conducting Community Led Monitoring (CLM).
• Develop and finalize high-quality programmatic, and financial reports and ensure timely submission from state(s) to SACS, NHM, and PR.
• Represent the program at the state level and, where needed, at national level forums.
• Any other responsibility as relevant to project implementation assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience and Skill-set:
1. Postgraduate in Public health, social work, sociology, psychology, management or its equivalent with at least 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in health and development sector
2. Understanding of the national HIV program is essential
3. Experience of working on HIV projects with in-depth technical knowledge of HIV prevention, care, support, and treatment services
4. Proven ability at managing state level complex projects with tight deadlines and ambitious targets
5. Ability to manage multiple partners, and engage with stakeholders from various sectors of government, civil society, and communities at national to sub-district levels
6. Proven track record of being a successful mentor to individuals, teams, and organizations
7. Demonstrated experience in conducting and managing training for healthcare providers.
8. Familiarity with M&E and research, and experience using M&E data in program management
9. Proven experience preparing budgets, and expenditure analysis
10. Sound computer skills, including use of the Internet, MS Office™ software, and data analytics
11. Proven ability to develop high-level technical reports and ensure timely submission to donors and stakeholders
12. Excellent oral and written communication in English and the regional language is preferred
13. Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex multicultural environment
14. Willingness to be based in the location they are applying for and work from office, and travel extensively to project implementation states (12-15 days/month), and willingness to work beyond standard hours and / or on holidays based on project requirements.
Please note that we can communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of the selection process.
Remuneration: The salary offered for the position is Rs 50000 /- commensurate to last drawn CTC, experience, and relevant skills and knowledge.
To apply: Please submit a comprehensive CV in English with a supporting cover letter, including the names of three references (including a current or most recent employer), as well as expected salary, last salary earned, and required notice period.
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