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 Mbeya 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
November 6th, 2013. Those who do not meet the minimum
requirements as detailed below should not submit applications
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Pediatric HIV Program
Manager
Reports to: Medical
Director
Location: Mbeya
General Overview:
The purpose of this position is to
provide clinical advice and direction in the implementation and scaling-up of
Pediatric HIV and EID services within zone.
The program manager for
Pediatric HIV care and treatment will be part of a team of experts whose areas
of work will include: scaling up of PMTCT, PITC, TB/HIV and ART Services.
The Pediatric Manager’s position is
based in Mbeya with frequent travels to Rukwa, and Ruvuma and Mbeya regions and
limited travels to Dar es Salaam for
support visits, and reports to the Medical Director. This position will initially be for 2 years
after a probation period of 6 months.
With mutual satisfaction and agreement, the position will be renewed
thereafter
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates the
management of Pediatric HIV and EID activities and program
components within the zone
- Coordinates the
planning, initiation and implementation of Early Infant Diagnosis program
and integration of Early Infant Diagnosis with HIV Pediatric Care and
Treatment program including PMTCT
- Provide
technical support to implementing partners in planning, budgeting and
supervision for pediatric HIV and Care activities
- Responsible for the design, implementation, coordination,
and evaluation and a broad range of agency-funded Pediatric program activities ,
initiatives and studies required to implement the President’s Emergency
Plan for aids Relief (PEPFAR) in the zone
- To contribute to training and mentorship of DOD and site
staff in Pediatric HIV Care and Treatment
- To assist in program monitoring and evaluation in Pediatric
HIV care and treatment
- With Regional Health Management teams (RHMT), Council Health
Management Teams (CHMT) and Hospital Management Teams (HMT), design and
implement innovative strategies for improving the quality of Pediatric HIV
and EID services
- Work closely with Walter Reed M&E team to ensure monthly
reporting of Pediatric HIV and EID indicators.
- Participate
in the preparation of documents, reports, pediatric HIV Care and Support
related policies and activities.
- Facilitate and coordinate Quality Improvement
activities/initiatives in HIV care and treatment programs in the Southern
Highland zone
- Travel to the sites to oversee program implementation (travel
up to 50% of the time in the field)
- Represent
Walter Reed Program at national and international meetings on Pediatric
HIV Care and Support when needed
- Coordinate
GBV activities within HIV care and treatment programs in the Southern
Highland zone.
- Participate
in the Zonal RCH meetings to strengthen the integration of Pediatric HIV
care with the National goals.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
·
Medical degree
preferably with Masters in Public Health (MPH) or similar degree
·
Minimum three years’
experience working with HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs.
·
Experience with
Pediatric HIV programming
·
Clinical experience of
pediatric HIV medicine
·
Strong supervisory and
management skills
·
Proven interpersonal
skills in working effectively as a member of a team or independently
·
Ability to deal
effectively and diplomatically with multiple government agencies,
non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private
sector
·
Proven verbal and
written communication skills including a demonstrated ability to write
technical documents and give state-of-the-art presentations
·
Willingness to travel in
Southern highlands up to 50% of the time
·
Fluency in Kiswahili and
English
Walter Reed Program is an equal
opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.
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