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Basic Care Package (BCP) Project Coordinator
2008-11-18

The BCP project is a PEPFAR funded joint venture between SA Partners and Africare. The project promotes early recruitment and retention of newly diagnosed PLWHA into care and support programs. The project will finalize a BCP national curriculum and establish BCP support groups in the Eastern Cape that provide information and support to newly diagnosed individuals at health facilities and within communities.

Organization: South Africa Partners (SA Partners)

Salary Scale: R280, 000 R310, 000

Duty Station: East London/Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape

Deadline: 24 November 2008

Duties:

Liaise with ECDOH, NGOs and PEPFAR partners. Coordinate curriculum development, accreditation, trainings and support group establishment. Provide ongoing supervision and training to Support Group facilitators. Responsible for reports and implementation of the M&E plan.

Required:

Commitment to improving services, treatment, and care of people with HIV/AIDS. Degree in relevant studies (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences). Substantial experience in group facilitation and supervisory skills. Excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with financial management and budgeting. Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and email. Skilled at working with communities, government partners and NGOs. Some experience in monitoring and evaluation. A valid drivers license and willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape.

This is a one-year contract position. Renewal of contract is contingent upon SA Partners receiving continued funding for this project. South Africa Partners is a U.S. based organization that has been working in South Africa for 10 years.

Applications to Diveena Cooppan at info@sapartners.org


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