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: Strategic Information Associates-PMTCT
Location: Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Report To : Monitoring and Evaluation Director
Location: Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Report To : Monitoring and Evaluation Director
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.
Program Goal
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.
Specifically
Objectives
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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.
The Strategic
Information Associate, PMTCT program will be responsible for supporting all
strategic information, monitoring and evaluation performance reporting in the
district level. The Associate is responsible to train facility staff on data
collection and recording for ensuring data are collected through the use of PMTCT
tools at the facility to record PMTCT service provision and to make sure the
PMTCT monthly and quarterly reports are comprehensive, clean and valid. The Associate will assist and or lead in onsite
training activities at the district and facility level as directed by the Monitoring
and Evaluation Director.
Deliverables
Through district approach with concentration on facility setup
centered intervention the SI Associate, PMTCT Program will perform the
following activities:
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Supervising PMTCT services at
facility in the preparation of monthly technical reports including monitoring
and evaluation activities
·
Coordinate collection of
accurate data collecting, preparing,
analyzing and discussing PMTCT monthly reports from the facility setup on monthly basis
on all required PMTCT option B+ indicators
·
Distribute and orient ANC and RCH staff
on data management tools in place
for PMTCT option B+
·
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)]
·
Conduct data quality assessments and supportive supervision include provide feedback on data quality issues at
district level
·
Responsible to ensure that Mother and Child
follow- up, ART and HMIS reports are accurate and are compiled and submitted to
DMO office through the District Reproductive and Child Health Coordinator
(DRCHCo)
·
Prepare and monitor
implementation of district monthly and quarterly ART/Option B plus/EID work plans in the
health facilities
·
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
·
Capacitate PMTCT data management team at facility
level on data processing and report generation through supervision of data
entry, data analysis, dissemination and reporting.
Specific Duties for Supporting Medical Partners
With the M& E team, plan for and conduct monitoring activities and
ensure accurate and timely reporting submission in particular:
·
Compile, analyze, and present data for the reporting
of HIV/AIDS program progress, impact and quality assurance.
·
With the DRCHCo and facility staff, capture
lessons learned and best practices, document and disseminate information, assist
the facility with developing presentations, abstracts, articles and SOP etc.
Specific Duties for 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.
·
Train and build capacity of staff from outreach
partners to monitor and evaluate M&E activities to inform future program
planning.
·
Organize and conduct periodic meetings with
agencies, partners and stakeholders to discuss achievements , challenges and
lessons learnt
Required Experience:
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Possess demonstrated skills in quantitative data
analysis and data management as well as demonstrated analytical skills and
experience in identifying and evaluating best practices and state-of-the-art
approaches to be utilized by the project
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Proficiency in statistical databases (e.g. SPSS,
EPI-Info,EPIDATA,STATA) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, Access and
Power Point
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Knowledgeable in Monitoring and Evaluation
,HMIS and quality assurance methods and
approaches (includes quantitative, qualitative and participatory);
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Have a good grasp of
the determinants, challenges and impact of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in
Tanzania and the growing demand for effective response planning, monitoring and
evaluation frameworks
Qualifications
and experience:
·
Bachelor degree preferably in Public Health,
Information Technology , Data
Management, Health Sciences,
Epidemiology, Statistics.
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills
in English and Swahili with proven ability to document and articulate results,
·
Minimum of
2 years in the field of Monitoring and evaluation focused on supporting
HIV/AIDS /PEPFAR activities
·
Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR policies and
guidance. Ability to work effectively under pressure and has a good
understanding of the health systems.
Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are
highly encouraged to apply.
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