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 December 27th,
2013. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below
should not submit applications.
Job Title: Regional Strategic Information
Associate-PMTCT (One position)
Location: Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Report to: Monitoring and Evaluation Director
Report to: Monitoring and Evaluation Director
General Overview
Collecting and
recording information (data) for programme monitoring is an important
responsibility for Health Care Workers. The PMTCT programme uses standard
Patient Management Monitoring Tools to track patients within RCH such as the
Mothers Health Cards, the HIV-Exposed Infant Card, the CTC1 and CTC2 cards, the
Child Health Cards, the PMTCT Mother Child follow-up registers, the ART
register, the MTUHA registers and monthly/quarterly summary reporting forms to
collect and document PMTCT monitoring information.
The overall goal of the WRP/HJFMRI project is to ensure
people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and their families experience improved
health and wellbeing and Strategic information is effectively utilized by
facility and district level staff for continuous quality improvement,
monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS Care and treatment services in Mbeya, Rukwa,
Katavi and Ruvuma Region.
Purpose:
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The
objective is to ensure health facilities provide PMTCT option B+ services are able to effectively use the routinely
information collected for patient management monitoring system to improve the accuracy of data reported
of PMTCT and paediatric care and
treatment at all levels.
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To ensure PMTCT sites, are able to
effectively use the routinely information collected for patient management
monitoring system from various system including
CTC2 Card ,Pre ART and ART Registers to improve the accuracy on the data reported.
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Ensuring
strategic information is effectively utilized by CHMTs , RHMT and facility
level for continuous quality
improvement, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS Patients on Care and treatment program
Duties & Responsibilities
The Regional
Strategic Information Associate, PMTCT program will be responsible for;
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Overall coordinate strategic information,
monitoring and evaluation performance reporting in the regional level.
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To train field staff and monitor data collection
and recording through the use of PMTCT tools to record PMTCT service provision
and to make sure the PMTCT monthly and quarterly reports are comprehensive,
clean and valid.
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To supervise centralized and onsite training
activities at the district and regional level as directed by the Monitoring and
Evaluation Director.
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The Regional SI associates will strength the
established data flow and patients management monitoring system
in place through strength data documentation with focusing efforts on data credibility and data
use activities, including provide onsite supportive supervision on data
collection, data recording and data reporting processes in collaboration with
Regional and Council Health Management Team
as part of capacity building at district level to ensure health facility
staff are skilled in comprehensive data management aspect.
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The Regional SI Associate-PMTCT will be
responsible in providing support to the National effort which aims at scaling
up comprehensive PMTCT option B+ and EID services in the Southern Highland.
S/he will support implementation of PMTCT Option B+ and Reproductive Child
health (RCH) activities including Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) services in
respective districts and Facility Setup within Mbeya Region in collaboration
with RHMT and CHMT.
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The SI associates will provide technical
assistance in following key areas HMIS, Data Use, M&E and DQA activities in
ensure production of high quality ANC,L&D and RCH monthly reports.
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Option B+ Through district approach with concentration on facility setup
centered intervention the Regional SI Associate, PMTCT Program will
perform the following activities:
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Supervising PMTCT services at district and
regional in the preparation of monthly
technical reports including monitoring and evaluation activities
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Coordinate collection of accurate data collecting, preparing, analyzing and
discussing PMTCT monthly reports from
the district and regional level on monthly
basis on all required PMTCT
option B+ indicators
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Distribute and orient ANC and RCH staff on data management tools in place for PMTCT option B+
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Develop and improve the system of data collection
,documentation, recording and
reporting and ensure tools for data management are in place and being used effectively [PMTCT Tools
(ANC,L&D,MCH),Counseling and Testing Tools, HMIS (MTUHA 2,MTUHA 6)]
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Conduct data quality assessments and supportive supervision include provide feedback on data quality issues at
district and regional level
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Responsible to ensure that Mother and Child
follow- up, ART and HMIS reports are accurate and are compiled and submitted to
RMO office through the Regional Reproductive and Child Health Coordinator
(RRCHCo)
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Prepare and monitor
implementation of regional monthly and
quarterly ART/Option B plus/EID work
plans in the health facilities
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Review, monitor and
measure the implementation of PMTCT services against targets and submit
periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with WRP/HJFMRI PMTCT program
objectives
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Capacitate PMTCT data management team at district
level on data processing and report generation through supervision of data
entry, data analysis, dissemination and reporting.
Supporting Medical Partners
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With the M& E team, plan for and conduct
monitoring activities and ensure accurate and timely reporting submission in
particular:
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Compile, analyze, and present data for the
reporting of HIV/AIDS program progress, impact and quality assurance.
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With the RRCHCo and DRCHCo
capture lessons learned and best practices, document and disseminate
information, assist the district and region
with developing presentations, abstracts, articles and SOP etc.
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Support of Outreach partners
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Ensure standard data collection tools and
reporting tools are used by all outreach partners in the district level.
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Train and build capacity of staff from outreach
partners to monitor and evaluate M&E activities to inform future program
planning.
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Organize
and conduct periodic meetings with agencies, partners and stakeholders to
discuss achievements , challenges and lessons learnt
Qualifications
and experience:
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Bachelor degree preferably in Public Health,
Information Technology , Data
Management, Health Sciences,
Epidemiology, Statistics.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
in English and Swahili with proven ability to document and articulate results.
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Minimum of 2 years in the field of Monitoring and
evaluation focused on supporting HIV/AIDS /PEPFAR activities.
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Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR policies and
guidance. Ability to work effectively under pressure and has a good
understanding of the health systems.
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