PMTCT FIELD OFFICER - TANZANIA HEALTH PROMOTION SUPPORT

Job Title:-PMTCT Field Officer
Direct Reports to:-PMTCT Program Officer
Location-Kigoma Regional Office

OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:

The Prevention from Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Field Officer will serve as THPS focal point for activities relating to the implementation of a quality PMTCT program in the allocated Districts in the Region. This will include capacity building of health facility staff, establishment and monitoring of support groups for the pregnant/postpartum women, HIV positive women and their families, coordination of care within facilities providing PMTCT services, ensuring drugs and supplies for PMTCT services are available, support the development of linkages with ART facilities and the laboratory services as well as community support services. This position is part of a multidisciplinary, cohesive team and requires excellent communication skills and extensive travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Central (PMTCT advisor, M&E Advisor), regional (Regional Manager, Senior Clinical Advisor &PMTCT Program Officer, M&E officer), and Zones THPS staffs (Clinical Advisors, APSC&PSG Program Officer and the to jointly implement the PMTCT work plan.

• Jointly with CHMT members conduct focused supportive supervision to the sites to oversee program implementation (travel up to 80 % of the time in the field) i.e. Visit

every site at least once in a month for low volume sites and at least twice in a month for high volume sites to strengthen the program at the site through identifying gaps and collaborating with the THPS staffs and district and facility team to find solutions.

• Provide direct, onsite support to nurses and clinical officers working at RCH units in THPS supported districts to establish and strengthen services and provide ongoing mentoring and support to implement the current National PMTCT guideline recommendation..

• Develop linkages between various HIV programs and community based organizations within the region.

• Work with health facility staff and HIV positive pregnant/postpartum women to support the establishment and monitor the Psychosocial Support Groups (PSGs) for PMTCT at the facilities.

• Ensure M&E & IEC materials and job aids are at every PMTCT site.

• Reviews and maintains a resource binder (resource mapping) of current PMTCT information for Health care worker education purposes and referral resources.

• Help facility staff own the data through improving preparation and make use of PMTCT monthly summary reports. Assist in data collection from the health facility if needed for quarterly reports to NACP and THPS.

• Establish and maintain a strong relationship with health facility staff delivering PMTCT services in districts.

• Working closely with CHMT ensure timely ordering, stocking and supply of PMTCT and Family planning supplies to PMTCT sites.

• Prepare and timely submit site visit reports, ensuring observed issues which need immediate intervention are communicated immediately upon return from the field.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least Diploma in medical related preferably registered Nurse.

• Post graduate training in public health is an advantage

• Practical experience (minimum 3 years) in implementing PMTCT and in HIV/AIDS programs in Tanzania is mandatory

• At least three years professional experience in HIV program management will be an added advantage.

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.