Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN)
JOB VACANCY
The Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN)-Myanmar is an International Non-Governmental
organization, which is implementing a harm reduction programme to reduce HIV transmission
among people injecting drugs, their (sexual) partners and the communities they live in by providing
support to implementation of harm reduction interventions and to create an enabling and
supporting environment through advocacy, capacity building, training and service provision.
The following positions are vacant;
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The positions are full-time, based in Kalay and Tamu, Sagaing Division with a probation period
of three months.
Starting date of the contract: As soon as possible.
Application deadline: Until candidate identified
Position:
• Medical Coordinator
• Nurse
• Laboratory Technician
(2)Post (Kalay and Tamu)
(2) Post (Kalay and Tamu)
(1) post (Kalay)
Position: Medical Coordinator ( 2 ) post (Kalay/Tamu)
Personal and Professional Requirements
• Medical Doctor, preferably with some experience and/or interest in drug treatment, STI, HIV, TB
and primary health care;
• 1‐2 years working experience with INGOs or LNGOs;
• Fluent in Myanmar and English language, both written and spoken;
• Knowledge of Local language will be given preference;
• Excellent communication and networking (interpersonal) skills;
• Willingness to work with drug users and their families;
• Availability to travel any parts of Waimaw area;
• Some understanding of drug and HIV situation in Myanmar/Sagaing area;
• Keen interest in contributing to HIV/AIDS responses in Myanmar;
• Ability to drive motorbike well;
Main Responsibilities
Project Site Operations Level Advocacy Tasks
• Advocacy with local level officials (MoH, and DoH…) in consultation with the Project
Management Team (i.e. Project Manager, National Health Coordinator …) for smooth medical
interventions at project site operation;
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Represent, liaise, create networks, coordinate and advocate with different stakeholders
including (I)NGOs, LNGOs, government departments, drug users and the community in project
site operations;
Medical Interventions Tasks
• Providing advice to the CMT on AHRN Health Care Policy matters;
• Responsible for all matters related to AHRN medical interventions (i.e. primary health care, oral
substitution treatment using harm reduction techniques, and other associated issues …);
• Representing the Medical Interventions Unit and maintain close working relationships with Drug
Treatment Centers, STI-HIV Team, General Hospital and other associated INGOs;
• Ensuring that AHRN and its ongoing project activities are effectively marketed to drug users in
Kalay/Tamu area so that it is perceived as a service that caters to the needs of drug users
through consultations and participation of users in intervention design and ongoing project site
operations, more specifically to medical interventions;
• Supervise periodical procurement of medical supplies (i.e. necessary medicines and equipment);
• Supervise and represent medical interventions and its team members (i.e. Nurse, Treatment
Facilitator…) at all levels on operational matters;
• Identifying medical training needs of Medical team and inform National Health Coordinator;
• Ensuring mutual coordination between Medical Interventions and the counseling Unit;
• Developing a mutually agreed network of referrals for general and specialist health care facilities
(i.e. MMT, STI, TB, ART etc.);
• Providing training to project team members on medical topics (first aid, CPR, overdose etc.)
• Responsible for health check up of project team members;
• Coordinate with Project Manager for IEC materials with the specific objectives for sustainable
Behavioural Change among target people;
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Position: Nurse ( 2 ) post (Kalay/Tamu)
Personal and Professional Requirements
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Diploma in Nursing or any other degree/diploma in health disciplines
1-2 years working experience in related field;
Fluent in Myanmar and local language, both written and spoken;
Excellent communication and networking (interpersonal) skills;
Willingness to work with drug users and their families;
Some understanding of drug and HIV situation in Myanmar/ Kalay/Tamu area;
Keen interest in contributing to HIV/AIDS responses in Myanmar;
Computer skill in office applications;
Main Responsibilities
Nursing Support Tasks
• In consultation with Medical Coordinator, the Nurse will develop a primary health care plan and
implement it as a nurse to address drug use at village level/village level tracts in project areas;
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Nurse will work as a team member to support other ongoing associated project activities and
project staffs;
In partnership with the drop in centre/outreach project office team, she will make direct
contacts with the drug users (injecting drug users), their families and partners at community
level in each of the designated wards;
Assist Medical coordinator and the Counselor in various associated tasks such as providing
relevant periodical data (i.e. monthly quarterly and yearly), periodical reports on AHRN DIC/OPO
medical interventions etc.
Support and participate in AHRN project activities (i.e. Special Health Education Sessions on
Safer Injecting, Safer Sex Practices, CPR and Overdose, Condom Demonstration and Distribution,
Referrals to General and Specialist Health Services…with special emphasis on medical aspects) at
grass root/village level.
Responsible to assist the Medical Coordinator and Counselor in organising specific trainings for
various target groups.
Administrative Support Tasks
Responsible to prepare and maintain the medical interventions related inventory on a monthly
basis and inform directly to the Medical Coordinator on current inventory status;
• Responsible for collecting quotations for medical supplies, support purchasing medicines in
coordination with the Logistics Assistant and Medical Coordinator;
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Position: Laboratory Technician ( 1 ) post (Kalay)
Personal and Professional Requirements
• Graduate of Paramedical Science (Medical Laboratory Technology) or Diploma or Grade 1 or 2
in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Having experience will be an advantage;
• Fluent in Myanmar and Good command of English;
• Good communication and networking (interpersonal) skills;
• Resident of job location (or) Knowledge of local dialect will be given preference;
Main Responsibilities
• Maintain the high quality of the laboratory service.
• To perform laboratory tests as written in the laboratory protocols manual regarding:
o Diagnosing malaria
o Diagnosing tuberculosis
o Diagnosing sexually transmitted disease and
o Other project related tests as required
• To maintain laboratory equipment in a clean and operable condition.
• Ensure there are sufficient laboratory reagents and materials to enable the laboratory to
function efficiently.
• To follow sensible health and safety procedures, including the use of appropriate protective
materials, the safe handling of specimens, and the safe disposal of specimens and laboratory
waste.
• To perform other laboratory related tasks when required. For example phlebotomy.
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To maintain register books for each testing to record the receipt and results of all laboratory
specimens.
To ensure laboratory results are sent to the doctors on time.
To collect and supply laboratory data as required. For example, monthly report forms & quality
control data.
To perform cross check quality control as written in the QC protocol.
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Applications should address all Selection Criteria, and should include a cover letter along with a copy
of current Curriculum Vitae listing two referees and their complete contact details (i.e. name,
position title, organization, phone, fax, email, and mailing address details). Attention to Human
Resources Manager, Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN-Myanmar) and send the applications
to:
Or e-mail to [email protected], online applications should be clearly mentioning the
job title and location in the subject line.
AHRN Yangon Office:
AHRN Lashio Office:
No. 135 (G), Mawyawaddy Street, 8 Miles, Mayangone Township,
Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95-1-666731, 652903, 665874
No.D-21, Padonmar Street, Ward 4, Lashio, Northern Shan State.
AHRN Myitkyina Office:
No. 33, Thitsar Street, Myothit Ward, Myitkyina, Kachin State.
AHRN Kalay Office:
No. ( 30), Naemyae - 6,Minglar Ou Yin Ward, Kalay Township,
Sagaing Division.
AHRN Tamu Office:
No.(49), Ngu War Street, Zae Tan 6 Ward, Tamu Township, Sagaing
Division.
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Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
Please do not send original documents as it will not be returned.