Clinical Advisor HIV Care and Treatment , Dar es salaam

Reports to: Regional Manager- Pwani Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania, with field travel up to 75% of the time.  Overall Job Function:  To provide technical support to clinical staffing multidisciplinary family-focused HIV/AIDS care and treatment at THPS supported facilities. Extensive travel is expected in all the districts of the assigned region. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct technical assistance to health care facilities supported by THPS such as; site development, training staff in the clinical management of individuals with HIV/AIDS, clinical mentoring, patient flow analysis, improvement of adherence support systems, improvement of referral systems, etc. Assist health care providers at designated points of service in case finding and strengthening entry points in order to increase the number of referrals to the ARV units, from PMTCT, VCT and OPD and IPD and outreach services. Implement creatively efforts to support improved pediatric AIDS services, identification and support. Work closely with Pediatrics and PMTCT Advisors to implement programs. Implement adherence strategies in health facilities and linked to PLHIV groups closely with the Adherence Officer/AdvisorFacilitate integration between TB and HIV services and infection control within CTC. Ensure that THPS-supported clinical care activities at multiple delivery sites conform to the Tanzanian national guidelines. Develop with other Advisors and Director of Programs materials related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms and other necessary tools.Coordinate implementation of clinical HIV/AIDS technical support from ICAP- in Tanzania. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time. Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience MD degree with Master’s degree (MPH or equivalent). Public health training is desirable. At least 5 years’ experience in working in HIV care and treatment Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS Experience working in collaboration with local government partners (R/CHMTS) and NGOs. Excellent team orientation, openness, responsiveness and conflict management skills Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and management skills.

Application Instructions:

How to apply: Interested applicants should send their application letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by 25th June, 2013 through email with a subject line of the position you are applying for e.g:-Clinical Advisor to HR@thps.or.tz .Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online. THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.