Kiran Bam

Experience

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  National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC)

  May 2009 - Nov 2009

  Volunteer/Intern

  Conducted study on adherence to ART among PLHIV in Far-west, Nepal, cohort analysis of routine programmatic data on ART. Compiled and analysed ART adherence data. Supported to update HIV infections data, service delivery sites mapping and update factsheet.

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  Health Research and Social Development Forum (HERD)

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Enumerator

  Collected PPP and urban DOTS data through semi-structured interviews.

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  Himalayan Association Against STI-AIDS (HASTI-AIDS)

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  Project Officer

  Participated in the development of technical and financial proposals, ensuring their timely submission. Offered assistance to partner NGOs and stakeholders in planning and programming health programs. Contributed to the implementation of HIV programs at the district level, involving the consolidation of quarterly work plans, daily planning, and providing onsite technical support for the migrant HIV prevention program in Darchula and the prisons HIV project in Tanahu district. Assisted in consolidating monthly outputs and reports from project sites promptly and played a role in preparing the annual report. Show less

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  Shtrii Shakti

  Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Field Researcher

  Participated in the qualitative research methodology led by Shtrii Shakti. Facilitated focused group discussions and conducted key informant interviews for the national-level research project titled "Revisiting the Status of Women and Socio-economic Changes in Three Decades (1981-2010)" in Morang district. Performed qualitative analysis and compiled the report.

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  Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN)

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

  Project Officer

  Developed tools for ART adherence research, conducted field visits to twelve ART sites and collected adherence information status via in-depth interview, key informant interview and focus group discussion. Hired and trained motivators and enumerators to collect data, analyzed data and supported to prepare report.

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  District Health Office (DHO)

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2012

  District AIDS Coordination Committee (DACC) Coordinator

  Planned and organized regular meetings and coordination workshops of the District AIDS coordination committee (DACC) in close consultations with the line agencies. Facilitated to develop and implement and comprehensive district HIV strategy and operational plan. Supported initiatives for the advocacy and mobilizing different stakeholders in district level HIV response. Coordinated and liaised with the centre and line ministries, INGOs, NGOs, PLHIV groups and other organizations working in the field of HIV in the district. Collected information of HIV from different stakeholders and disseminate period update to the centre and district level stakeholders. Monitored and supported HIV activities in the district. Coordinated with DHO/DPHO and other stakeholder for the regular meeting of HIV activities (VCT, STI, ART, PMTCT, DOTS etc.) Coordinated with other DACC to exchange information and best practices in other districts.Ensured proper reporting of HIV services from all NGOs/INGOs and public sector. Provided technical assistance to DACC to make it functional in coordinating the HIV response effectively in the district. Active involved in developing the district health and emergency preparedness plan. Show less

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  Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA) Nepal, PHC Project for Bhutanese Refugees

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  HIV/AIDS Program Officer

  Coordinated with stakeholders, host community and refugee committees to design and develop HIV related interventions. Supervised peer education and voluntary counseling and testing. Provided training to community staff and peer educators. Developed and implemented HIV related campaigns in refugee camps.

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  FHI 360

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2022

  Supported in national strategic behavioural communication (SBC)-related policy, led going online/information and communications technology strategy, national HIV communication strategy, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation for the National AIDS Program. Ensured effective implementation of FHI 360 Nepal SBC strategy, SOPs and guidelines through timely technical assistance and regular follow-up supportive supervision and monitoring of IPs in coordination with FHI 360 Program, Technical and SI Units. Managed design and development process for digital and paper-based IEC/SBC tools and materials to meet the needs of FHI 360 Nepal partners and project activities. Keep updated on FHI 360, USAID and other donor regulations regarding production, branding, marking and documentation needed for all SBC-related work. Led to design and develop the content of newsletter-The LINK and success stories booklets. Supported in COVID-19 and vents technical assistance activities. Show less Led going online/information and communications technology strategy, national HIV communication strategy, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation for the National AIDS Program. Ensured effective implementation of FHI 360 Nepal SBC strategy, SOPs and guidelines through timely technical assistance and regular follow up supportive supervision and monitoring of IAs in coordination with FHI 360 Program, Technical and SI Units. Managed design and development process for digital and paper-based IEC/SBC tools and materials to meet the needs of FHI 360 Nepal IAs and project activities. Coordinated and managed FHI 360, USAID and other donor regulations regarding production, branding, marking and documentation needed for all SBC-related work. Led o design and develop contents of newsletter-The LINK and success stories booklets. Supported in COVID-19 and ventilator technical assistance activties. Show less Led to initiate online activities among key populations in Nepal. Introduced online risk assessment and appointment booking tool, MeroSathi-www.merosathi.net website. Developed and maintained strong relationships with other SBC technical leaders in Nepal working in Government and collaborating partners in development work. Ensured effective implementation of FHI 360 Nepal SBC strategy, SOPs and guidelines through timely technical assistance and regular follow up supportive supervision and monitoring of IAs in coordination with FHI 360 Program, Technical and SI Units. Managed design and development process for IEC/SBC tools and materials to meet the needs of FHI 360 Nepal IAs and project activities. Contributed to the development of CO annual work plans and program designs. Show less Provided country office leadership for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FHI 360 SBC-related policies, strategies, training curriculum and program activities. Ensured FHI 360 Nepal SBC strategies and prevention guidelines and activities are reflected in FHI 360 Nepal project sub-agreements and align with the National AIDS Program. Ensured effective implementation of FHI 360 Nepal SBC strategy, SOPs and guidelines through timely technical assistance and regular follow up supportive supervision and monitoring of IAs in coordination with FHI 360 Program, Technical and SI Units. Led to integrate web-SMS with interactive voice response among key populations. Introduced motivation and communication skills training. Led to design and develop SBC materials tailored to MSM, MSWs and transgender people and introduced micro-planning these populations. Created a repository of resources with updated SBC theory, best practices and global case studies. Contributed in development of National HIV Strategic Plan (2016-2021). Contributed to the development of CO annual work plans and program designs. Served as a member of the FHI 360 Nepal Senior Leadership Team to develop country program strategy, business plans, operational plans and budgets. Show less Ensured effective implementation of FHI 360 Nepal SBC strategy, SOPs and guidelines through timely technical assistance and regular follow up supportive supervision and monitoring of IAs in coordination with FHI 360 Program, Technical and SI Units. Developed and maintained strong relationships with other SBC technical leaders in Nepal working in Government and collaborating partners in development work. Led and managed the design and development process for IEC/SBC tools and materials to meet the needs of FHI 360 Nepal IAs and project activities. Led to implement micro-planning among key populations. Supported in data visualization and to develop info-graphics of project activities. Contributed to the development of CO annual work plans and program designs. Show less Designed and developed unique and innovative SBC/ edutainment behavior change communication (BCC) materials targeted to key populations. Led in micro-planning implementation among key population. Initiated web-based SMS services tailored to key messages and people living with HIV. Worked closely with implementing agencies to support them for planning, implementation and monitoring of HIV and STI prevention activities. Conducted regular supportive supervision and monitoring of the field level activities and support other members of the team to plan, implement and monitor the targeted demand generation campaign for HIV services. Show less

  • Senior Technical Advisor-SBC

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Technical Advisor-SBC

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Senior SBC Specialist

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Senior SBC Specialist

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  • SBC Specialist

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Program Officer-SBC

    Feb 2014 - Mar 2015