GBV Clinical Manager

Locally known as the Walter Reed Southern Highlands AIDS Program, the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) is an international non-governmental organization working in several countries conducting research studies and providing care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS.  HJFMRI is funded by the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PEPFAR. 

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHSW), HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004 with support from the President’s Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  The program is based within the Mbeya Referral Hospital and has since extended to more than 100 health facilities in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions, which collectively represent a catchment area of about 6 million people.  Mbeya region is one of high prevalence regions in Tanzania and expansion of HIV care and treatment programs is critical.

Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below.  Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to;  jobswrpmbeya@gmail.com.  NOTE:  to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is Friday June 14^th, 2013. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.

1.        Position:                  GBV Clinical Manager

Reports to:              Medical Director

Location:                 Mbeya region with frequent travel to the Southern Highlands and Dar

General Overview:

WRP has received funding for the expansion of project activities with a focus on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and gender norms. We are seeking for a GBV Medical Officer based in Mbeya who will work closely with the medical and outreach partners to design strategies and coordinate all clinical GBV and gender-related activities in four regions of the Southern Highlands in Tanzania (Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma and Katavi).

This position is based in Mbeya, Tanzania with frequent travel throughout Rukwa, Ruvuma and Katavi regions. The position holder will be responsible for the management of facility/clinical based GBV programming. This will include, but not be limited to training of health service providers, provision of materials/drugs and related supplies for GBV clients, and supervision of CT activities to ensure quality service delivery. The position holder will be responsible for creating strong linkages between health facilities, governmental and community based GBV activities. The incumbent will also be responsible for liaising with local and national leadership and other WRP departments for the purpose of developing a comprehensive GBV program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Implementation, Management and Development

·         Provide technical leadership in program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all GBV Clinical activities.

·         Provide support and guidance to clinical partners to ensure quality implementation and outputs in relation to the GBV & VAC national guidelines.

·         Collect, review and analyze relevant facility data and other relevant documents and assist the GBV Specialist to prepare reports.

·         Provide regular supportive supervision and mentorship to Clinical GBV program sites and offer technical guidance/recommend changes for improvement in program and service delivery as deemed appropriate. 

·         Provide technical support to the GBV implementing partners at facility level through timely distribution of SOPs, registers, report forms  and other relevant working  tools

·         Participate in the development and review of training materials and facilitate training and workshop/seminars as needed. These training may include Syndromic Management of STIs, VCT counseling, PEP, Home Based Care, Peer Education, emergency contraception, trauma counseling and psychosocial support and any other relevant  Clinical GBV training.

·         Devise appropriate capacity building strategies to ensure the development and sustainability of all GBV program activities.

·         Provide orientation on GBV and gender issues to key staff internally and externally as and when needed.

·         Monitor the effectiveness of the program on a monthly basis and submit monthly reports to the GBV Officer.

·         Collaborate with Outreach, Finance/Administration, Lab and the Procurement/Logistics Manager to ensure that program supplies and resources are available in a timely manner to support services, workshops, events and research conducted by outside consultants.

·         Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation department to develop, monitor and report on indicators related to GBV and gender activities

·         Develop monthly budget forecasts and reconcile budgeted and spent amounts.

·         Work closely and collaboratively with the clinical/facility GBV implementing partners to obtain relevant information and data for GBV & VAC for planning and budgeting purposes

·         Ensure provision of quality GBV services by tracking progress of the relevant GBV QI indicators as needed

Staff Management

·         Identify training needs for GBV implementing Clinical partners and develop capacity building programs to strengthen staff capacities.

·         Conduct in-service GBV training and GBV refresher courses for supporting medical and non medical staff

·         Participate in capacity building efforts when called upon to facilitate in other programs e.g. school health, nutrition and reproductive health etc as part of the general development of  GBV health services.

Coordination and Networking

·         Coordinate program efforts and participate in GBV taskforce/sub-cluster meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders.

·         Participate in key forums representing WRP/HJFMRI as requested by the GBV Specialist, Outreach Director and Director HJFMRI HIV Program

·         Provide key information from the field to relevant stakeholders so as to raise awareness on key issues relating to GBV

·         Maintain strong working relationships with all relevant stakeholders throughout the program cycle as well as providing immediate feedback on important issues

·         Participate in GBV meetings at local, National (MOHSW) and at USG level

Qualifications:

·         Qualified medical or nursing personnel.

·         Experience implementing Clinical GBV related initiatives which can include a combination of community-based awareness-raising and prevention and/or facility based work developing the capacity of service providers to respond meaningfully to GBV in a clinical setting.

·         Demonstrated understanding of the link between gender norms, GBV and HIV vulnerability.

·         Demonstrated understanding of the Tanzanian and Southern Highlands contexts

·         Knowledge about HIV disease, transmission and prevention based upon training or experience.

·         Knowledge and experience regarding community based programs for HIV prevention and supportive care and treatment

·         Experience with monitoring and evaluation of GBV focused interventions, preferably under PEPFAR.

·         Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred

·         Ability to travel in country up to 50% of the time.

·         Good communication skills; ability to troubleshoot; ability to work independently and supervise volunteers. Must be diplomatic and culturally sensitive, with excellent communications skills.

·         Computer knowledge is additional advantage