Job vacancy for Project Coordinator of PEP++ ProjectNLR IndonesiaBackgroundNetherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR), with headquarters in
Amsterdam, is a professional organization working in the field of leprosy and
disability in 16 leprosy endemic countries. Each year, around 219,000 people globally
are diagnosed with leprosy. Indonesia ranks number 3, with relatively high
disability rates.  NLR has been
supporting projects in Indonesia since 1967. The main partner of NLR Indonesia is
the Ministry of Health (MoH). Activities are coordinated with MoH and are
aligned to MoH requirements and priorities. At provincial level, the Leprosy
Control Program Technical Advisors (LCTAs) are strengthening the capacity of the
provincial and districts government’s health staff to improve the quality of
leprosy services.   Next to supporting leprosy control, NLR Indonesia’s inclusion
and disability
program aims to support and advance holistic, community-based rehabilitation
and sustainable inclusive development for persons with disabilities, including children
with disabilities and people
affected by leprosy.  Website: nlrindonesia.or.id  PEP++
ProjectChemoprophylaxis e.g. single-dose of rifampicin (SDR)
have been shown to be effective as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in contacts
of leprosy patients. It is expected to be sufficiently bactericidal to treat
people with subclinical leprosy infection. 
It is not found to be very effective in close contacts hence an
effective additional strategy is screening of contacts of new cases using an
immunological screening test and giving those testing positive an enhanced
prophylaxis regimen with two antibiotics and the intervention is known as PEP++,
while the others who are not positive receive a single dose of rifampicin.Start on 2017, NLR will
implement the PEP++ in 3 highest leprosy endemic countries (India, Brazil and
Indonesia). In Indonesia, the five-years project will be implemented in two
districts of East Java. Our dream is to stop transmission of leprosy with
objectives are to achieve early detection and preventive treatment
of leprosy-infected people before symptoms appear, to provide and to
disseminate evidence of the effectiveness of the Stop Transmission approach to
relevant stakeholders. We are looking for the full-time position of PEP++ Project Coordinator.  Duties and
ResponsibilitiesThe PEP++ Project Coordinator is a member of the international
PEP++ Core Team and the national PEP++ Task Force. The PEP++ Project
Coordinator will oversee the management, coordination and administration of all
aspects of the PEP++ project at the country level. She/he leads the project at
national level through the PEP++ Supervisors in close-collaboration with the
project partners. The Project Coordinator will report to the Leprosy Control
Programme Manager and the Country Director. Detail job description will be sent
to the screened candidates.  The position is full time and will be based in
Surabaya, East Java.  Key requirementsMaster in relevant field (MPH, MSc) or PhD in Microbiology /
biochemistry with minimum 5 (five) years experiences in research and demonstrable
health program/project management.    ·       Proven experience in operational research
  ·       Ability to analyze and interpret
data  ·       Experience of handling Epi-info,
GIS, SPSS ·       Demonstrable experience on health
project/program management (include the result based planning, budgeting,
monitoring, evaluation and reporting)·       Demonstrable experience in coordination
with different stakeholders·       Good facilitator, motivator, and
problem solver·       Sensitivity for intercultural
differences·       Ability to balance macro and micro
management·       Ability to work in a dynamic
environment where a flexible management style is needed, dealing with setbacks
and unexpected events while continuing to make progress and respecting
deadlines·       Good communication skills·       Willingness for frequent travels·       Proficient in written and spoken
English is essential·       Computer skills (MSWord, Excel,
Power point, internet, Epi-info, SPSS etc.) Compensation: competitive,
based on experience.  How to ApplyApplication letter together with updated
CV and reference letters should be submitted via email to: Agus Budiarto, NLR Indonesia (budi@nlrindonesia.or.id)  




Closing date is May 3th 2017, however application will be
screened immediately upon reaching the above email address. The qualified
candidate will be contacted for recruitment process accordingly.