Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)
Solidarity and Action against the HIV Infection in India, a registered non-profit organization, was founded with a vision for universal access to healthcare, justice, and social welfare for socio-economically marginalized women and children, communities impacted by the HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics, and groups marginalized on account of their sexuality and/or gender identity in India. Headquartered in Chennai, with nine branch offices across the country, SAATHII works towards universal access through information dissemination, networking, operational research, advocacy, training and other technical assistance.
Care and Support Centre 2.0 Program (2024-2027)
About Care and Support Centre (2.0): The national program proposes transforming the current CSC to improve care and support services for priority PLHIV subgroups, as well as incorporating the EVTHS care cascade in accordance with NACO's revised strategy for meeting the second and third 95 UNAIDS fast-track targets. To strengthen care and support services, the project will work with both public and private ART centres to provide tailored care to the following priority PLHIV subgroups (including but not limited to): (a) Newly identified PLHIV initiated on ART; (b) ICTC linkage loss cases; (c)PLHIV Missed ART Treatment and are Lost to Follow up cases; (d) PLHIV with more than 1000 copies/mL viral load and less than 200 cells/mm3 CD4 count;(e) PLHIV newly initiated on second-line or third-line ART;(f) Co-infected individuals (NCD); (g) HIV+ Pregnant and Lactating Women; (h) HIV Exposed Infants (HEI); (i) Discordant couples and index cases; (j) HIV+ high-risk groups and incarcerated population; (k)Co-infected individuals (TB).
SAATHII seeks candidate under CSC 2.0 program for below mentioned position:
M&E and Training Officer (METO - CSC 2.0)
(1 position to be based in Chandigarh for Punjab state)
• The M&E and Training Officer (METO) will report to the SPM-CSC. On an average one METO will be catering to around 7 SSRs. The METO will have the following responsibilities:
• Support the SPM-CSC in oversight of the grant CSC 2.0 component
• Support the SPM-CSC in the timely selection and on-boarding of the SSRs
• Ensure timely recruitment of the SSR staff
• Support the SPM-CSC in preparing annual, quarterly and monthly plans
• Ensure the SSRs 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 CSC 2.0
• Guide the SSR teams on implementation strategies, and regularly conduct data driven review meetings (SSR Quarterly Review Meetings - Cluster Wise) to track program progress
• Ensure the uniform implementation of M&E systems across all the SSRs and conduct frequent data quality audits at the district level
• Build the capacity of SSR staff on data management (recording, validation, triangulation, and reporting), and data quality assurance
• Ensure that the SSRs are able to properly use the project’s MIS systems, and data recording and reporting tools and formats
• Conduct regular Supporting Monitoring Visits (SMV) and RDQA visits to the SSRs on monthly basis
• Visit the sites to provide technical support to program and site staff to improve program and data quality
• Coordinate with DAPCU/ DISHA/SACS - M&E / other officials for timely data reporting, verification, validation, and triangulation
• Coordinate with ARTC for data triangulation and data cleaning
• Ensure that the SSRs are able to prepare high-quality programmatic reports and submit to SACS, NHM, and SR
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL-SET:
• The candidate must possess graduate/post-graduation degree or higher qualification in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health, Statistics, and population studies (Demography) with experience in M&E domain or public health programs. Experienced and knowledgeable candidates from the community (PLHIV/KP) are also eligible to apply and will be considered.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation in the health or development sectors
• Experience working in HIV prevention, care, support, and treatment programs in the GFATM program is an added value.
• Excellent and advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Working experience and knowledge required on analytical and data collection and processing software packages (like Access, Power BI, and SPSS) will be an added advantage.
• Skills strongly required in the development of a basic MIS system include data processing, data analytical skills, and constructive feedback mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and the regional language of the state where working is preferred.
• Strong commitment to work in the areas of HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment, with demonstrated leadership, communication, networking, and presentation capabilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively (12-15 days a month) in the assigned state.
Note: Salary will be Commensurate with experience and Qualification of the applicant maximum up to 45,000/-.
As this position needs to be filled urgently, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The last date for submission of applications is 10th June 2026. No applications will be considered after this date. Therefore, if you have the requisite qualifications and experience, kindly do not wait till last date of application. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
There will be written assessment for shortlisted candidates and for successful candidates in written assessment, personal interview will be held on zoom call.
Previous experience in working with the Global Fund projects will have added advantage.
Application Process - Instructions to apply:
Mandatory: Applications/ CV’s (In English with a supporting cover letter) should be sent by e-mail to recruitncpi@ncpiplus.org, and clearly specify the subject – “Application for the position of METO Punjab.”
Mandatory: please complete the mandatory details in the following link – https://forms.gle/ghdeStGcLdAYoQNRA. Please note application details not available in the link will not encouraged.
In addition to above, Please complete the mandatory details in the following tabular format on the first page of the resume.:
• Name
• Age (as on 1st June, 2026)
• Highest education qualification
• Total work experience in relevant field
• Years of experience in the Global Fund funded projects (if applicable)
• Present organization
• Present designation
• Current location
• Permanent address (if different from current location)
• Email ID
• Mobile No
• Gender
• Current monthly Salary (CTC)
• Expected monthly Salary (CTC)
• Notice Period
• Additional information about yourself