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Action Plan for ISO-9001 Certification
Department of AIDS Control
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
National AIDS Control Organisation
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Action
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Action 1: Constitute Management Committee 3
Action 2: Define scope 4
Action 3: Depict organizational structure. 5
Action 4: Review and finalize Vision and Mission 6
Action 5: Identify processes, along with designations 6
Action 6: Define sequence and interaction of
processes
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Action 7: Describe duties of each designation 20
Action 8: Prepare list of documents 21
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Action-1: Constitute Management Committee
Management Committee for Implementation of ISO 9001:2008
Ministry/ Department: Department of AIDS Control, National AIDS Control
Orgaisation
S. No Name Designation Committee Status
1 Shri Sayan Chatterjee Secretary & DG,
Department of AIDS
Control, NACO
Chairperson
2 Ms. Aradhana Johri Additional Secretary Vice Chairperson
3 Dr. S. Khaparde Deputy Director
General, STI & LWS
Management
Representative
4 Dr. S.Venkatesh Deputy Director
General, M&E
Member
5 Dr. Neeraj Dhingra Deputy director
General,TI
Member
6 Dr Radhay Shyam
Gupta
Deputy Director
General
Member
7 Dr. Mohammed
Shaukat
Assistant Director
General
Member
8 Dr. Sandhya Kabra Assistant Director
General
Member
9 Mr. Shyama Prasad Joint Director, IEC Member
10 Mr. R. Rajagopal Director (Admn., P&C,
Proc.)
Member
11 Mr.Kanwaljeet Singh Director(Fin.ance) Member
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Action-2: Scope
Name of the Department/ Ministry Department of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare
Scope for ISO 9001 Prevention and reduction of the HIV burden in
India.
Minister (HFW)
Secretary, Dept of AIDS Control & Director General, NACO
DDG(M&E)
NPO(SIMU)
DDG(BSD) ADG(CST)
NPO(ART)
Director(F) Additional Secretary
ADG(BS)/ADG(LS) JD(IEC)
DD(IEC)
DDG(TI) DDG(STI/LWS)
ADG(STI)
Director(A & P)
US(A & P)
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PO(4)
TO(5)
PO(2)
TO(3)
PO(2)
TO(3)
US(F)
Account Officers/ Audit Officers
PO(2)
TO
DD(IEC)
US(IEC) PO(4)
TO(4)
ADG(STI)
PO(2)
TO(2)
US(A & P)
SO(P&C) Proc.Specialist SO(Admin.)
Admin Officer(2)
DDG- Deputy Director General; ADG- Assistant Director General; JD- Joint director; US - Under Secretary; NPO- National Programme Officer; PO- Programme Officer; TO- Technical
Officer;MEO- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer;SO-Section Officer, BSD- Basic Services Division; BS- Blood Safety; LS- Lab Services; LWS- Link Worker Schme; STI- Sexually Transmitted
Infections ; M&E- Monitoring & Evaluation;
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Action-4: Review and Finalize Vision and Mission Statements
Vision: Prevention and reduction of the HIV burden in India.
Mission: To reduce HIV prevalence in population groups at risk of HIV/AIDS by an integrated
prevention, care and support programme.
Action-5: Identify Processes
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Process/procedures Process Owner Remarks
1 Annual Action Plan (National & State level)
Head of all Programme divisions
The process includes the development and
finalization of the action plan for the
financial year including budgetary
allocations for the planned activities of the
National AIDS Control Programme.
2 Procurement and supply
kits and drugs
Divisional Heads/ Director of Admin & Procurement
Preparation of indent for the kits based on
the annual targets and scale up plan of the
programme
Ensure receipt and facilitate timely dispatch
of the kits to concerned consignees (State
AIDS Control Societies)
3 Monitoring, Supervision and technical support
DDG (M&E) in collaboration with concerned programme division heads
Quarterly review meeting of the key
programme officers from the state at the
national level
Supervisory visit of the programme officers
to the states
Desk review of the programme by using
Computerized Management and
Information System(CMIS)
4 Conducting Research and Evaluation to support/ strengthen programme activities
DDG (M&E) in collaboration with concerned division heads
Areas for evaluation and operational research are identified. Protocols developed and studies commissioned. The results are fed back to the divisions.
5 NACO Research Fellowship
DDG (M&E) Any young scientist, below 35 years of age
at the time of applying and enrolled in full-
time MD/MPhil/PhD degree program in
relevant disciplines from any recognized
Indian University/Institute, can apply for the
fellowship to carry out research relevant to
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HIV/AIDS in bio-medical/clinical,
epidemiological and social disciplines
annually. A total of 20 fellowships shall be
awarded every year for financial assistance
6 Setting up of Antiretroviral Therapy Centres
ADG CST Setting up Antiretroviral Therapy Centres
7 Hiring of Media Planning, Buying and Monitoring Agency
JD(IEC) assisted by PO (IEC) and Procurement Specialist
To implement the mass media campaign.
8 Organising Media Campaigns
JD(IEC) & IEC Team
Communication strategy for national and state level is prepared to undertake mass media, mid media, outdoor and IPC activities. The campaigns are implemented either through media agency or DAVP/NFDC depending upon the funding source. The campaigns implemented are evaluation through third party
9 Development of creatives for campaigns
JD(IEC) assisted by PO (IEC) and IEC Advisor
Creatives are developed through commissioned agency and development partners.
10 Mainstreaming with various Ministries for integration of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, support and treatment services..
JD(IEC) assisted by Team Leader and PO Mainstreaming
Development of training modules , coordination with other ministries/ departments for integration in their training programmes
11 Develop policies / programs and guidelines in relevant areas for mainstreaming and partnership
JD(IEC) assisted by Team Leader and PO Mainstreaming
Discussions/ consultations are held for developing and disseminating the policies and guidelines.
12 Preparation of annual report/ Mid term review materials/ Intensive review Report/ Responding to RTI/ Parliament questions/ assurance
Heads of all programme divisions
Draft material for report/ response is prepared, consolidated and submitted for approval. Following approval, it is distributed/disseminated to the intended recipients.
13 Developing films, short films for advocacy, creating awareness and training purposes
JD IEC Respective IEC officers in NACO and States
Films have been produced for TI trainings and ICTC training
14 Red Ribbon Express III JD(IEC) with support from all officers of the IEC division of NACO and then the PD, JD/DD
A national level planning is carried out in coordination with agencies and states. Then micro plans are developed for coverage in selected districts/halt points. Day to day activities are coordinated with
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IEC, and various officials of SACS
the train Manager RRE and consultant RRE.
15 Youth programme- Adolescent Education Programme & Red Ribbon Clubs
TO(Y) & Consultant(IEC)
Adolescent Education Programme & Red Ribbon Clubs are implemented by states supported and coordinated by NACO
16 Size estimation of populations
TI Division NACO/SACS
17 Contracting and monitoring of NGOs by NACO/0SACS and Technical Support Unit
SACS
18 Evaluation of TI projects TI Division
NACO/SACS
Action-6: Define the Sequences and Interaction of Processes
Ministry/ Department:
Process-1 Review,
discussion,
and sanction
of Annual
Action Plan
of SACS
Description Annual Action Plan is prepared in consultation with programme divisions, development partners and representatives from TRG group.
The process involves the development of the action plan
for a year (including budgetary allocations) for the
planned activities of the programme. Detailed plans on
human resource in the capacity building, procurement of
consumables and equipments, supervision and
monitoring, quality assurance, physical targets etc are
developed during the planning process in consultation
with respective programme division and the concerned
states.
Sequence of activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Receipt and review of the proposals from
the state
Head of the programme division, respective
Programme Officers and Technical officers
2 Consultation meeting with concerned
SACS
Head of the programme division, Programme
officers/ Technical Officers
3 Sanctioning of final agreed annual action
plan for the year
Head of the respective programme division
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Process-2 Procurement and Supply of kits &
drugs
Description Procurement of Kits and
drugs required for the
programme
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Preparation of indent for kits and drugs
based on the annual targets and scale up
plan of the programme
Programme Officer
2 Forwarding indents to Procurement Agent
for carrying out procurement process
along with Procurement Plan giving
timelines for Procurement sub-activities
Director (Admin & Proc)
3 Drafting Bidding document sending it to
NACO for approval
Procurement Specialist
4 Approving Biding document Director (Admn & Proc) / Programme Officer
5 Publishing IFB notice and issuing bidding
document to prospective bidder
Procurement Specialist
6 Holding pre-bid meeting, issuing
clarifications to prospective bidder,
receipt of bids, bid opening and
evaluation of bids and sending the Bid
evaluation Report to NACO for approval
Procurement Specialist
7 Approving Bid Evaluation Report (BER)
and issuing financial sanction for advance
payment to RITES for subsequent
payment to suppliers as per conditions of
respective contracts
Director (Admn & Proc)
8 Issuing Notification of Award to
recommended bidders and signing of
contract after receipt of performance
security, arranging pre-dispatch inspection
and testing by third party inspection and
testing agencies, issuing dispatch
clearances upon receipt of QA report.
Procurement Specialist
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9 Monitoring supplies as per delivery
schedule given in contract releasing
payment to suppliers as per payment
terms given in respective contracts.
Procurement Specialist
10 Monitoring adequacies of stock of kits
and drugs and SACS and peripheral units
and issuing directions for interstate
relocation of drugs and kits to meet crises.
Programme / Technical Officer
Process-3 Monitoring, Supervision and technical
support
Description The process includes
monitoring and supervision of
the progress made by the
programme/states necessary
technical support
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Quarterly review meeting of the key
programme officers/M&E officers from
the state at the national level
Programme/Technical Officer
2 Supervisory visit of the programme
officers to the states
All Officers
3 Desk review of the programme by using
Computerized Management and
Information System(CMIS)
M& E Officers
4 Data sharing to institutions/individuals M&E officers
5 Preparation of various reports submitted
to the parliament/planning
commission/Cabinet Secretariat/Universal
Access Report/Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation/ PM office
DDG (M&E)
6 Preparation of Result Framework
Document/ submission of annual and half
DDG (M&E)
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yearly report
7 Preparation of Citizen/Client’s charter DDG (M&E)
Process-4 Conducting Research and Evaluation
to support/ strengthen programme
activities
Description Areas for evaluation and
operational research are
identified. Protocols developed
and studies commissioned.
The results are fed back to the
divisions.
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Setting Priority Areas for Evaluation &
Operational Research in HIV/AIDS &
Development of Research Protocols
DDG (M&E) along with head of the concerned
divisions
2 Proposals invited by NACO on priority
research areas from NIIHAR institutes
DDG (M&E)
3 Proposals received from
institutions/individuals first reviewed by
concerned programme division at NACO
and 2-3 external experts from the panel
DDG (M&E)/Research division
4 Proposals are then reviewed in the
meeting of the Technical Resource Group
on Research & Development where the PI
is invited to make a presentation
DDG (M&E)/ Research Division/Technical
Resource Group,R&D
5 Proposal recommended by TRG are
discussed in the NACO Ethics Committee
for grant of ethical clearance
DDG (M&E)/Research Division/NACO ethics
commmitee
6 Monitoring of the research study progress DDG (M&E) and Head of the concern
programme division
7 Dissemination on completion of study DDG (M&E)/Research division
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Process-5 NACO Research Fellowship
Description
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Receipt of new proposals DDG (M&E)/Research divisions
2 Preliminary examination of proposals by
R&D and concerned division &NACO
DDG (M&E)/Research divisions/ programme
divisions
3 If fit for further review, review by the
expert committee
DDG (M&E)/Research divisions
4 If Recommended, submitted for approval
of Secretary & DG
DDG (M&E)/Research divisions
5 If recommended, submission of proposed
release of funds to IFD for concurrence
DDG (M&E)/Research divisions
6 Funds released by electrical transfer to the
colleges/Universities where researchers
are working
DDG (M&E)/Research divisions
Process-6 Setting up of Antiretroviral Therapy
Centres and provision of ART to eligible
PLHIV
Description Setting up of Antiretroviral
Therapy Centres and provision
of free antiretroviral treatment
(ART) to eligible PLHIV.
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Identification of the Proposed Site for the
new ART Centre (During AAP planning)
State AIDS Control Societies (SACS)
2 Provisional sanction (during April every
year as per AAP)
Head of CST division, NACO
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3 Meeting between SACS, Dean/Med.
Superintendent of Hospital, HOD Med. of
proposed ART centre and Regional
Coordinator to identify the space for centre
and to constitute ART team
SACS/Regional Coordinators
Institution
4 Feasibility visit of the site by an expert
team constituted by SACS in consultation
with the RC and approved by NACO
CST Division, NACO
5 Submission of feasibility report in
prescribed format to NACO
Expert Team
5 Issue of final sanction after examination of
feasibility report at NACO
NACO
6 Opening a bank account and release of
funds to the centre by SACS ( for initiating
refurbishment etc)
Institution/ SACS
7 Training of ART team (multidisciplinary
faculty team)
NACO/SACS
8 Recruitment of Contractual Staff at ART
centre (By Steering Committee at the
institution as per Operational guidelines for
ART centres)
Institution / SACS
9 Refurbishment of ART centre Institution
10 Supply of CD4 Machine/Linkage plan. NACO(Lab Services)
11 Supply of ARV drugs for new centres SACS/NACO/Procurement Division/Supply
Chain
12 Operationalisation of ART Centre SACS, Institution
13 Centre to be declared functional (after
receipt of first report in CMIS at NACO)
NACO
Process 7 Hiring of Media Planning, Buying and
Monitoring Agency
Description The agency is hired for
planning of the campaigns. In
addition, agency negotiates
with channels for buying
space. The monitoring of the
campaigns is done through
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TAM to access the reach of
the campaigns.
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Preparation and Publication of EOI
PO(IEC) and Procurement Specialist (Over all
head JD(IEC)
2 Short listing of EOI and Approval from
World Bank
PO(IEC) and Procurement Specialist (Over all
head JD(IEC)
3 Issue of RFP to the shortlisted agencies
for Technical and Financial proposals
PO(IEC) and Procurement Specialist (Over all
head JD(IEC)
4 Evaluation of proposals , approval of
World Bank and concurrence from IFD
JD(IEC)
5 Signing of Contract JD(IEC)
6 Submission of media plan by agency,
analysis of the media plan, putting up the
plan for approval from Secretary &DG
and IFD.
JD(IEC) &PO(IEC)
7 Implementation of campaign- the
campaign is implemented either through
agency or DAVP/NFDC as the approved
media plan.
JD(IEC) &PO(IEC)
8 Monitoring of campaign and submission
of report to competent authority
JD(IEC) &PO(IEC)
Process 8 Organising Media Campaigns Description Development of protocols,
guidelines and systems
Execution as planned through
media agencies/at the state
level.
Reporting on implementation
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Monitoring and evaluation of
the campaigns
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Planning JD (IEC), Consultant; NACO
2 Implementation JD/DD (IEC), SACS
3 Review & Monitoring Consultant, JD (IEC), NACO
Process 9 Development of creatives for campaigns Description Creative are prepared for
different mass media
campaigns
The prototypes of the
creatives are shared with
SACS for adaptation in
regional languages
SACS use the creatives for
outdoor in sync with the
national mass media
campaigns
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Preparation of media brief and sending to
agencies after approval of competent
authority
JD(IEC), PO(IEC) & IEC Advisor
2 Approval of concept and scripts for final
production
JD(IEC), PO(IEC) & IEC Advisor
3 Approval of final edited creatives Additional Secretary
Process 10 Mainstreaming with various division Description Mainstreaming with various
Ministries for integration of
HIV/AIDS prevention, care,
support and treatment
services
Sequence of activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Identifying potential ministries for
integration
JD – IEC
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2 Consultation for advocacy and assessing
the scope of integrating services
JD – IEC
3 Training and sensitization of officials of
other Ministries
JD –IEC
4 Advocacy for integration of schemes and
programs at policy level.
JD –IEC
5 Explore for a mutually agreeable MOU
for formal partnership
JD –IEC
6 Implementation and sharing of experience
with each ministries regarding the activity
JD –IEC
7 Collecting relevant data regarding uptake
of services to NACO
JD -IEC
Process 11 Develop policies / programs and
guidelines in relevant areas for
mainstreaming and partnership
Description Develop policies /
programs and
guidelines in
relevant areas for
mainstreaming and
partnership
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Consultations with stakeholders and
beneficiaries for developing content
JD –IEC
2 Sharing the consolidated version with
stake holders for comments.
JD –IEC
3 Finalization of the draft JD –IEC
4 Dissemination of the policy and guideline
for implementation
JD -IEC
Process 12 Preparation of annual report/ Mid term
review materials/Intensive review
Report/Responding to RTI/ Parliament
question assurance
Description Preparation of annual report/
Mid term report/ Joint
Intensive review
Report/Responding to
RTI/Parliament questions/
assurance/ court case/
RFD/Cabinet note etc
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
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1 Capturing updated information of
activities/programs/schemes etc from all
states /UTs and major stakeholders.
Head of the programme divsions
2 Compiling and drafting response/reports/
information
Head of the programme divsions
3 Sharing information/ reports with relevant
institutions/ boards/ stakeholders
Head of the programme divsions
Process 16 Size estimation of populations
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Site validation , mapping, Target setting Head of TI Division, Programme Officers/
Technical Officers
Process
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Selection of NGOs (as outlined below) Description
Sequence of Activties
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Open advertisement is given on specific
scope of work to obtain applications
Head of TI division, NACO
2 Preliminary screening of applications is
done by Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) comprised of JD/DD/AD TI,
Procurement Officer, one member from
TSU, One NGO representative of the
Executive Committee. The JD/DD/AD TI
is the convenor.
Head of TI division, NACO/ SACS/TAC/TSU
3 NGOs/CBOs/Network who are legally
registered under Societies Registration
Act of 1860, Charitable and Religion Act,
1920, The Indian Trust Act, 1920,
Cooperatives professional bodies such as
IIPA, IMA.
Head of TI division, NACO/SACS
4 The TAC accepted applications and
recommend for a JAT, seek clarification
in writing or may reject application after
recording specific reasons
Head of TI division, NACO/SACS
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5 The selected applicants would undergo a
Joint Appraisal Team(JAT) visit
comprising of Technical Officer of SACS
( may be district/zonal designate person),
financial consultant and one external
technical consultant. The external experts
should be well experienced and have
strong programme management expertise
Head of TI division, NACO/SACS
6 The JAT Team would review records and
registers, discuss with board members of
the applicants, visit field/sites to assess
the project work and rapport. The team
will score in a specified score sheet
Head of TI division, NACO/SACS
7 The TAC will review the JAT team
reports
Head of TI division, NACO/TAC
8 TAC recommend to the SACS Project
Director the short listed organisations for
conducting needs assessment
Head of TI division, NACO/TAC
9 The needs assessment is part of the
project activities and is done by the NGO
after signing of the contract
Head of TI division, NACO/TAC/SACS
Process 17 Contracting and monitoring of NGOs
by SACS/NACO and technical support
units
Description TIs are contracted through
the system of advertisement,
shortlisting, field assessments
and committee decisions.
Process 18 Evaluation of TI projects Description Third party evaluations at the
end of contract periods to
access programme delivery
and organizations/financial
capacity
Sequence of Activities
S.No Activity/steps in the process Responsibility head
1 Review of NGO documents and
assessment of field level of activity
Head of TI Division, Programme Officers/
Technical Officers
2 Standardized evaluation tool prepared by
TI division, NACO
Head of TI Division, Programme Officers/
Technical Officers
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Action-7: Describe Duties of Each Designated Position
Sl. Designation Responsibility 1 Deputy Director General/Assistant Director
General/Joint Director Oversight of the division, Planning and coordination of implementation of the programme, Monitoring and review of the actions to make the process and move forward Allocation of work to subordinates and oversight of their performance Coordination with Development partners and other stake holders
2 Programme Officers Programme planning and implementation and monitoring Providing technical support to the states Assist in development of technical and operational guidelines Monitor the progress in expenditure against the budget allocated for the activities including the SACS components Preparation of various reports
3 Technical Officers Assist in programme planning and implementations Develop training plan and coordinate the activity with SACS Identify and plan for procurement of required equipments, supplies and consumables for the programme Assist in monitoring and evaluation of the programme activities Providing technical support to the states Preparation of various reports
4 Office Assistant Admin tasks associated with the programme divsion
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Action-8: Prepare a List of Documents
Document No.
Document Title Responsibility
1 Annual Action Plan and State Annual Action Plan All officers 2 Operational Guidelines for Integrated Counselling and Testing
Centres(2007) All Officers
3 Cabinet Note All Officers 4 Annual report/ News Letter
All Officers
5 Responses for parliament/ RTI/ Court cases All Officers 6 Training Module Respective
Programme Head
7 Guidelines for Network of Indian Institutions for HIV/AIDS Research (NIIHAR)
DDG (M&E)
8 Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Common Opportunistic Infections
Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 9 NACO Ethical guidelines for Operational Research DDG (M&E)
10 NACO IEC operational guidelines DDG (M&E)
11 Voluntary Blood Donation- Operational Guidelines ADG (BS)
12 Targeted Intervention for Operational guidelines for Migrants, HRGs, Truckers
DDG (TI)
13 Surveillance operational guidelines DDG (M&E)
14 Guidelines for ART in adults & adolescents- March 2007 (Updated:
April 2009) Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 15 Guidelines for ART in children- November 2006 (Updated; September
2009) Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 16 Guidelines for prevention and management of common Opportunistic
infections and malignancies among adults and adolescents- March 2007 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 17 Operational guidelines for ART centres- March 2007 (Updated: May
2008 & August 2009) Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 18 Operational guidelines for Link ART centre/LAC Plus - January 2012 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 19 Post exposure Prophylaxis guidelines- January 2009 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 20 Technical guidelines on second line ART in adults and adolescents-
November 2008 (Updated in February 2012) Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 21 Technical guidelines for alternate first line ART- October 2009
(Updated: February 2012)
Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 22 Technical Guidelines for Early infant diagnosis - January 2010 Head of the
Division
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(CST), NACO 23 Technical guidelines on second line ART for children- October 2009 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 24 Training manual for ART Medical Officers May 2007, Updated:
December 2010
Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 25 Training Manuals for specialists- May 2007, Updated: December 2010 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 26 Training module for Link ART Centre doctors Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 27 Guidelines for Community Care Centres: October 2010 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 28 Draft guidelines for HIV care for prisoners: September 2009 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 29 Guidelines for Air Borne infection control: September 2009 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 30 Scheme for Centres of Excellence in HIV Care: January 2012 Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 31 Scheme for Paediatric Centres of Excellence in HIV Care: December
2011
Head of the
Division
(CST), NACO 32 Evaluation reports Respective
Programme Head
33 Tour reports All Officers
ACRONYMS AAP Annual Action Plan
AIDS Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
ANC Ante Natal Clinic
ART Antiretroviral Therapy
ARV Anti Retro Viral
BCSU Blood Component Separation Unit
BSD Basic Services Division
CCC Community Care Centres
CMIS Computerised Management Information System
CST Care, Support and Treatment
DAPCU District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit
DD Deputy Director
DDG Deputy Director General
EOI Expression of Interest
FSW Female Sex Worker
HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
HRD Human Resource Development
HRG High Risk Group
HSS HIV Sentinel Surveillance
ICTC Integrated Counseling & Testing Center
IDU Injecting Drug User
IEC Information, Education and Communication
JD Joint Director
LWS Link Worker Scheme
M&E Monitoring & Evaluation
MSM Men having Sex with Men
NACP National AIDS Control Programme
NGO Non-Governmental Organisation
NIHAR Network of Indian Institutes of HIV/AIDS Research
NRHM National Rural Health Mission
OI Opportunistic Infection
PLHA People Living with HIV/AIDS
PO Programme Officer
PPTCT Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission
RCH Reproductive & Child Health
RFP Request for Proposal
RNTCP Revised National TB Control Programme
RRC Red Ribbon Club
RTI Reproductive Tract Infection
SACS State AIDS Control Society
SIMU Strategic Information Management Unit
SMO Social Marketing Organisation
STI Sexually Transmitted Infection
TI Targeted Intervention
TO Technical Officer
TRG Technical Resource Group
US Under secretary