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 positions below. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or e-mailed to; recruitment@wrp-t.org NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is July 28th, 2014. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Technical Advisor – HIV and AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment
Reports to: Medical Director
Location: Mbeya
General Overview:
The purpose of this position is to provide input into the development of technical program activities for clinically related Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in support of both the USG PEPFAR program and the MOHSW. The Care and Treatment Technical Adviser will provide technical advice and direction on the scaling-up of quality HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment services. S/he will be part of the team of clinical experts whose focus will mainly be on provision of Technical support on the comprehensive clinical care, development of COP and SAPR/APR related activities. S/he is responsible for sharing information for actions that emerges from the meetings/conferences and working groups (TWGs) and all others on a timely and regular basis. The position is based in Mbeya with limited travel to Dar es Salaam. This position will be reporting to the Medical Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides technical support and advice the Medical Director in the planning and implementation of HIV & AIDS related services supported by HJFMRI/WRP-T by the regional teams.
• Takes a leading role in the planning of HIV Care & Treatment activities, including allocation of targets and budgets under the USG PEPFAR planning process;
• Provides direct technical assistance to regional HJFMRI based teams on all issues related to HIV care and treatment services such as; activity and budget planning, site development, training of staff in the clinical management of individuals with HIV/AIDS, clinical mentoring, patient flow analysis, improvement of adherence support systems, improvement of referral systems, etc.
• Build the capacity of the Ministry of Health staffs at the regional and council level, as well as that of health facility personnel, in the areas of technical planning, management and monitoring and evaluation for antiretroviral therapy programs.
• Provides linkage between WRP management and MOH offices through NACP, CHMT and RHMT to ensure effective implementations of the WRP/HJFMRI goals.
• Attends planning and technical meetings organized by USG and/or GOT (MOHSW);
• Participates in providing technical support services such as laboratory, drug security, and drug forecasting and quantification;
• Lead the process of data collection, analysis and dissemination of information about HIV/AIDS care and treatment program achievements and lessons learned and provide recommendation/solution for improvements.
• Advises on linkages and synergies between ART, HTC, PMTCT, TB, STI, Reproductive Health and Family Planning and other public health programs;
• Participates in appraisals of program operational efficiency and target setting;
• Keeps track of re-programming areas and advises appropriately and in a timely manner to meet USG/PEPFAR requirements;
• Documents notes for USG and MOHSW meetings and shares them with Senior WRP Management staff to ensure strategic and informed program decisions;
• Ensures that WRP-supported clinical care activities at multiple delivery sites conform to the Tanzanian national guidelines;
• Collaborate with HIV/TB Program manager to ensure quality HIV and TB services are provided in WRP supported sites;
• Takes leadership and provide innovative approaches that would ensure PITC services are routinely provided in all high volume facilities supported by WRP;
• Undertakes other relevant duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• Medical Degree is mandatory; a post graduate training in internal medicine or infectious diseases will be desired. Masters of Public Health Training will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment programs.
• Proven interpersonal skills in working effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with multiple government agencies, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private sector
• Strong planning and management skills
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy
• 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 40% of the time building capacity of facility bases HCW, RHMT, CHMT and HJFMRI staffs at the regional level
• Fluency in English and Swahili
• Willingness to work overtime and on few weekends.
Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.
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