Program Officers on Burnet Indonesia

Burnet Indonesia was established in 2002 by the Macfarlane Burnet
Institute for Medical Research and Public Health of Melbourne,
Australia (Burnet Institute). Burnet Indonesia aims to improve the
health and well being of vulnerable individuals and communities in
Indonesia by developing and implementing programs based on needs
identified in partnership with local organizations (NGOs, private
sector, government, and universities)

The Burnet Institute is an internationally recognized medical
research and public health agency investigating and responding to
some of today's most serious viral infections such as HIV, hepatitis
and measles. The Burnet Institute is a not for profit organization,
accredited by the Australian Agency for International Development as
a non-government organization (NGO), and an UNAIDS Collaborating
Partner. Globally, the Institute undertakes a diverse range of
activities in the field of public health and international
development with other international agencies, government agencies,
and NGOs.

We are currently seeking two Health Program Officers to be based in
either in Bali or Jakarta:

The Program Officers will be responsible for the day-to-day
management of activities within specific programs, ensuring that the
program is well run, and of a high quality reflecting international
best practice. This will include:

1. With support from the Country Representative and Program
Manager, undertake strategic planning to ensure that Burnet
Indonesia’s program remains in line with Burnet Institute’s overall
ethos and direction

2. Develop strategic alliances and relationships with government
bodies, national and local partners to enable the effective
implementation of Burnet’s program

3. Oversee some of Burnet Indonesia’s program initiatives to
ensure high quality and timely delivery on all contractual and
programmatic obligations.

4. Build the capacity of local organizations through training,
mentoring and support

5. Facilitate and co-facilitate training activities

6. Proactively participate in the identification and acquisition
of new program initiatives and support.

Essential criteria:

- Post-graduate qualifications and 3 years relevant experience
or Bachelors degree and 5 years relevant work experience

- One position will require experience in HIV prevention, care
and support programs and/or drug use issues

- Experience of managing health program activities

- Proven and demonstrable training and facilitations skills

- Familiarity and competence in utilising participatory and
skills-building training methodologies

- Excellent skills in written and spoken English and the
capacity to communicate often complex and sensitive issues to a wide
audience

- Strong report writing skills

- Ability to meet critical deadline

- Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills

- Willing to spend a significant amount of time in the field



Applicants should send a covering letter along with updated
curriculum vitae to: ferny@burnetindonesia.org. Please quote the
following reference: PO-Health

The closing deadline is 4th January 2009

Please note only electronic applications will be accepted and only
short listed candidates will be contacted.