Helen Keller

POSITION TITLE                 : Program Coordinator (PC)

LOCATION                           : Jakarta - Indonesia

DURATION & TERM        : 1 year, full time

PROJECT DEPARTMENT : Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), SiB Phase V/WDF; HKI-Indonesia

REPORTS TO                       : Senior Program Manager- Eye Health

THE ORGANIZATION

Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research. Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness among working age populations. There are currently over 9 million people with diabetes living in Indonesia; the fourth largest number in the world.

Since 2009, Helen Keller International – Indonesia (HKI-I) in collaboration with Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, with the support of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) were developing the diabetic retinopathy screening program in Jakarta Province. Within the DR Program, the screening procedures, standards for grading and treatment for diabetes patients were established.

Through SiB Phase V Program, the DR Program has been expanded to Bandung and Jogjakarta. The program will build the capacity of the hospital team to be able to provide comprehensive services for DR patients. Health promotion is one of key component to increase awareness among the patients, their family and the community.

HKI Indonesia is looking for Indonesian candidates with suitable qualifications and experience to fill this position: Program Coordinator (PC)

DUTIES:

The Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for the implementation of DR Program and the role includes the following functions:

–      Preparatory planning and implementation of the program for the three sites

–      Coordinate activities relating to retinal photography, grading, referral and treatment between the area of screening (community, medical clinic) and the referral center.

–      Liaise with the ophthalmologists at the referral centers to develop appropriate systems and monitor these systems accordingly.

–      Liaise with program partners in three sites.

–      Coordinate training activities for graders, photographers, ophthalmologists, GPs, health workers and educators along with the Senior Technical Coordinator

–      Liaise with the communications officer for production of appropriate Information, education and communication materials; writing success stories and media campaigning through radio and TV talk shows

–      Liaise with the M and E Manager for strategies to monitor the various aspects of the program.

–      Monthly budget planning for each site.

–      Provide timely and appropriate data to the program manager for reporting.

–      Provide any additional supports to the Program Manager whenever required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

·         University degree in Public Health, Medical, Nutrition, Social Science or related discipline. Masters degree is a plus.

·         At least 3 years experience in handling the Health Programs

·         Experience working in I-NGO or hospital/clinic environment.

·         Knowledge about the government bureaucracy mainly the Department of Health and understand about the public health services system in Indonesia.

·         Fully computer literate with working knowledge of database system.

·         Excellent oral and written English.

·         Communicative and interpersonal skills.

·         Strong leadership and program management skills.

·         Efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking, and punctual.

All applications should include an updated CV (in English) with
three references and salary expected. The applications should be received no later than December 14, 2012. Please state the title “DR - PC” of the post in the email subject and email to esulistyani@hki.org.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.