Mbeya Regional Clinical Coordinator

Reports to:Medical Director WRP/HJFMRI HIV Program

Location:Mbeya

Status:Two years, renewable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and support implementation of care and treatment. PMTCT, PITC and TB/ HIV in MbeyaRegion.

Over first 6-12 months work closely with PMTCT manager to help oversee role out of B-Plus activities in the Mbeya region.

Provide direct supervision to WRP District Program Officers by organizing their supportive supervision schedule and providing field supervision on a weekly basis.

Process supportive supervision reports generated by WRP District Program Officers and provide feedback to the facilities and summative reports to program headquarters. Mobilize program and RMOresources to respond to gaps identified by supportive supervision activities.

Provide support to the Regional Medical Office and District Health Offices in planning, coordinating and supervision of regional wide scale up of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) services and option B-PlusPMTCT.

Technically support regional and district medical partners in developing work plans and budgets in collaboration with WRP Medical Department.

Monitor and evaluate HIV care services in collaboration with HJFMRI M&E team, incorporating data into program development.

Provide an ongoing programmatic, management and financial oversight of funded ART activities required by the project.

Ensure improved linkages between health facility cares and community services provided by CHBCgivers.

Build capacity and provide technical support. project/program and financial managerial support to NGOs and CSOs as well as to formal and inform community groups engaged in HIV / AIDS, PEPFARfunded activities.

Work closely with Outreach Coordinator to ensure strengthened linkage.

Coordination and partnership between the Regional/Council Health Management Teams(R/ CHMTs), community local partners (NGOs/FBO) and their corresponding Council Multi-sector AIDS Committees (CMACs).

Ensure optimal use of available resources for the program under his/her jurisdiction. Any other duties or assignment in the support of the program.

Qualifications:

Training as MD highly desired

Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine with significant experience will be considered

Masters in Public Health or equivalent desirable

At least 5 years of experience in HIV / AIDS programming and clinical experience in management of HIV / AIDS patients

Excellent leadership and managerial skills

Track record of data driven decision making

Program Management experience desired

Experience working with USG funded programs desirable Ability to travel at least 40% of the time within the region

Clear understanding of Tanzanian health structure and system Diplomatic and culturally sensitive with excellent communications skills Demonstrated initiative, creativity and flexibility in problem solving Fluent in oral and written English

  

Application Instructions:

Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the positions below. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the

Human Resources Manager.

P.O. Box 6396.

Mbeya

NOTE:to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is November 4th, 2013 . Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.