POSITION TITLE: State Manager, EpiC
REPORTS TO: Team Leaders/Sr. Technical Advisor-HIV, EpiC
LOCATION: Mumbai, India
DURATION: Till December 2025 (extendable subject to funding availability)
About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. FHI 360โs technical areas encompass a range of public health priorities, including HIV and AIDS; family planning and reproductive health; maternal and child health; health systems strengthening; integrated health and development; and infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and malaria, and more recently COVID-19 and Mpox. For more information, visit: https://www.fhi360.org.
Background (EpiC Project)
Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S. Presidentโs Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among at-risk populations and strengthen global health security. EpiC has been operational in India since 2021 and had been focusing on organizational capacity strengthening of community-based organizations (CBOs) working with vulnerable and at-risk populations in the states of Maharashtra and Telangana, and national level networks. Additionally, EpiC has been supporting lifesaving activities for people living with HIV (PLHIV) by addressing non-communicable disease (NCD) screening and management among adult/aging PLHIV clients; and enhancing engagement of young people living with HIV (YLHIV) for index testing and promotion of early initiation and retention on treatment, and responsible living through U=U messaging.
In the light of the Executive Order issued by the Trump administration in January 2025, the EpiC India workplan for fiscal year 2025 is being revised to support implementation of lifesaving activities that align to the guidance issued by The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). In the PEPFAR supported geography of Maharashtra, EpiC is to:
Accelerate early HIV case finding among hidden and unreached at-risk populations in community and facility settings to meet the 1st 95 goal. Support lifesaving care and treatment linkages through early linkage and retention on treatment, viral suppression to meet the 2nd and 3rd 95 goals. Address co-morbidities including mitigation of advanced HIV disease (AHD), tuberculosis (TB), opportunistic infections (OIs) and NCDs among adult PLHIV.
Job Summary
EpiC is seeking applications from qualified and experienced candidates to fill a new position of State Manager for EpiC India for Maharashtra. The incumbent is to be based at the Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) office at Mumbai and will provide strategic and technical leadership and direction to the project team to steer efficient, timely and effective project implementation in PEPFAR districts of Maharashtra. S/he will work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor - HIV and EpiC India Project Director in implementation of the EpiC workplan in close coordination with sub-grantee partners. S/he will assist the state and national team in ensuring evidence-based planning, implementation and regular review of project activities. S/he will coordinate with District AIDS Prevention and Control Units (DAPCU) and MSACS for timely updating on progress and present in review/coordination meetings. S/he will work closely with CDC Lab Partner (SHARE India), Global Fund and other SACS funded partners in Maharashtra and the PEPFAR priority districts.
Job Responsibilities
Liaise and coordinate with the different divisions of MSACS and ensure that all EpiC project activities are implemented in close coordination with the relevant divisional staff and that the project is responsive to additional technical assistance needs of the state.
Support the EpiC state team to discuss the approved state workplan with the DAPCU staff in the PEPFAR priority districts and in the smooth implementation of the approved activities.
Ensure that the required state level manpower is hired, and is appropriately trained in HIV technical, M&E and implementation strategies and approaches.
Supervise the work of the district/cluster coordinators and provide them with the necessary technical and operational guidance and mentorship to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
Participate in state level review and coordination meetings and represent EpiC in important meetings along with Technical Specialist-HIV based in Maharashtra.
Serve as the Project Monitor for the EpiC subgrantee who is responsible for HIV testing, care and treatment outcomes as defined in the approved workplan. This will include partner management including monitoring and supervisory responsibilities.
Establish a system of supportive supervision within the EpiC state team and at the sub-grantee level and ensure that supervisory visits are made regularly and recorded, and action taken reports are briefed to the national team.
Hold regular team meetings with EpiC state team and sub-grantee partner staff to plan and monitor project activities and provide timely and written feedback for corrective action.
Along with the state M&E specialist, ensure that data quality audit and validation exercise is carried out on a quarterly basis. In addition, compliance related supervisory visits are carried out for index testing, treatment and viral load testing activities.
Consolidate monthly progress reports for all state level activities and ensure timely submission of reports to MSACS and DAPCU.
Ensure coordination with Global Fund, CDC, and other USAID-funded partners so that duplication of efforts is minimized.
Plan and organize site visits and any key meetings and events to be hosted at the state level.
Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience
MBBS / masterโs degree in social sciences or public health is required.
Minimum 8 years of experience in managing large scale public health and/or HIV/AIDS projects, with supervisory responsibilities.
In-depth technical knowledge and experience of the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) strategies and experience of working with SACS, preferably Maharashtra SACS.
Knowledge of the gaps and challenges in meeting the 95:95:95 goals in the state of Maharashtra.
Demonstrated experience in implementation and management of HIV case finding strategies, treatment retention and viral load suppression.
Prior experience of leading a team of professionals from diverse background and supervisory experience is mandatory.
Highly proficient with MS Project, and the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi, Outlook, Visio).
Preferably excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Marathi and Hindi.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to motivate, influence and work well with others.
The position is open for Indian national candidates only.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.
Compensation:
- Compensation levels at FHI 360 are equivalent to market rates within the development sector. However, offers shall be based on salary history, relevant experience, and qualifications.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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