ADHERENCE & PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM OFFICER (APSCPO)

TITLE: Adherence & Psycho social Support Program Officer (APSC PO) 

LOCATION: Kigoma Regional Office

REPORTS TO: Regional Manager, Kigoma.

OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:

Adherence & Psychosocial Support Program Officer (APSC FO) will serve as the THPS focal point in the implementation of APSC-related activities in Kigoma region. He/she will technically assist the sub-grantees under APSC in the implementation of the Peer Educators (PE) program in Kigoma. S/he will work closely with THPS regional and central team on issues related to clinical adherence and psychosocial support in all HIV/AIDS program areas supported by THPS. This position is part of a multidisciplinary, cohesive team and requires excellent communication and problem solving skills with extensive travel up to 75% to sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Health Care Providers (HCPs), Peer Educators (PE) and other relevant actors in Kigoma region to implement protocols on adherence support for clients on HIV care and treatment program.

• Conduct periodic assessment of APSC standards of care (SOC) in THPS supported health facilities in Kigoma region.

• Conduct supportive supervision and mentorship to HCPs, PEs by applying mentorship skills and methods in order to improve quality of services as per National site support guidelines.

• Take part in design, training and distribution of relevant job aides and materials related to adherence counselling and assessment.

• Maintain relationship with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs) and Faith based organizations responsible for APSC services in the region.

• Take part in the integration of other programs (PMTCT, Pediatric, PHDP, Cervical Cancer Screening and TB/HIV etc) within APSC from central to regional level.

• Prepare monthly summary report and provide periodic progress reports and input for the preparation of the quarterly reports.
• Strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration with Council HIV and AIDS Coordinators (CHAC) and other partners including linkages with community based organizations

• Review Scope of Work for APSC sub-grantees

• Review reports and plans of sub-grantees on quarterly basis

• Review progress of performance of the sub-grantees as per indicators

• Provide technical support to sub grantees.

• Conduct regular joint supportive supervision to sub grantees in region.

• Follow up with sub grantees on the establishment and registration of PLHIV support groups

• Provide technical assistance to the MoHSW in developing tools, materials, SOPs related to APSC.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS.

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nursing/Medicine/Social Work.

• Training on HIV care and treatment, PMTCT, HIV/AIDS counseling and community-based PLHIV support groups.

• At least three years working experience in HIV and AIDS care and treatment program including HIV care and treatment, PMTCT and HIV/AIDS counseling will be an added advantage.

• Experience in working with community-based PLHIV groups or PLHIV post-test groups.

• Familiarity with regional and district health care systems in Tanzania is highly desired.

• Strong supervisory and management skills.

• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their application letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by 11th August, 2014 through HR@thps.or.tz .Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online.

THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.