Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Details for Mechanism ID: 10705
Country/Region: India
Year: 2009
Main Partner: To Be Determined
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Implementing Agency
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $0

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $0

NEW ACTIVITY NARRATIVE

BACKGROUND

The National AIDS Control Program, Phase Three (NACP-III), launched in July 2007, is an ambitious plan

to cover the whole of India with very specific targets to scale up HIV/AIDS services in the public sector. To

assist in achieving the proposed targets, the National AIDS Control Organization is forming a National

Technical Support Unit (NTSU) to provide technical assistance in operationalizing NACP-III. On request

from the national government, CDC/GAP will procure the services of a country-level expert to be the team

leader for the NTSU.

ACTIVITIES

In consultation with the CDC/GAP India director, the contractor will provide technical support to NACO.

This includes providing TA to the Director General of NACO and input to the activities and programs being

implemented by NACO's technical and other program managers at the national, state and district levels.

After consultation with the national government, key areas have been identified in which the incumbent can

provide leadership. These include the development of quality systems for laboratories.

New/Continuing Activity: New Activity

Continuing Activity:

Table 3.3.16:

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $0

NEW ACTIVITY NARRATIVE

BACKGROUND

The National AIDS Control Program, Phase Three (NACP-III), launched in July 2007, is an ambitious plan

to cover the whole of India with very specific targets to scale up HIV/AIDS services in the public sector. To

assist in achieving the proposed targets, the National AIDS Control Organization is forming a National

Technical Support Unit (NTSU) to provide technical assistance in operationalizing NACP-III. On request

from the national government, CDC/GAP will procure the services of a country-level expert to be the team

leader for the NTSU.

ACTIVITIES

In consultation with the CDC/GAP India director, the contractor will provide technical support to NACO.

This includes providing TA to the Director General of NACO and input to the activities and programs being

implemented by NACO's technical and other program managers at the national, state and district levels.

After consultation with the national government, key areas have been identified in which the incumbent can

provide leadership in the development of quality systems for strengthening the implementation of NACP-III.

These areas are as follows:

1. Assist the NACO leadership in implementing the NACP-III plan in collaboration with partners including the

World Bank, DFID, GFATM, USAID, and CDC;

2. Work closely with NACO staff and strengthen implementation of ongoing HIV/AIDS program activities;

3. Strengthen key partnerships with donors, the private sector, public sector groups and multi-sectoral

partners;

4. Support NACO in their strategies, identifying needs and critical areas for HIV/AIDS program

development;

5. Provide technical and program advice to strengthen the state level response to HIV/AIDS in 35 states

and union territories for NACP-III;

6. Collaborate with state level program managers, NGO networks, networks of HIV positive people, NACO

program and scientific working groups, and other partners and stakeholders in advancing the NACP-III

agenda;

7. Facilitate coordination between NACO and partner agencies and USG.

New/Continuing Activity: New Activity

Continuing Activity:

Table 3.3.18: