Implementation Manager - Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)

THPS is an indigenous NGO established under nongovernmental organisation act No 24 of 2002 as part of partnership framework implementation plan between the USG and the Government of Tanzania which calls for an uninterrupted transition of PEPFAR funded HIV and AIDS programs into local entities. THPS works in partnership with the Ministries of Health and Social Welfare in Tanzania (MoHSW) and Regional Administration and local government (PMORALG) with a  goal of ensuring accessible high quality health care services to Tanzania's through establishment and strengthening of comprehensive family focused HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and  Treatment services in Pwani, Kigoma, Mtwara regions and Zanzibar. This is a continuation of the PEPFAR funded broader US Government HIV/AIDS initiatives through Centre for Disease Control Tanzania (CDC) in Tanzania.

THPS is currently seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanian to fill in the following position in Dar Es Salaam.

POSITION TITLE: Implementation Manager -- MNH Program
REPORTS TO: Technical Director
LOCATION: Dar Es Salaam with frequent field travel of up to 80%      

OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:
Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) in collaboration with Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) and Columbia University implement a research project named as MNH+,  referring to " Improving maternal and newborn health using the  HIV program platform in Tanzania (MNH+)". This is the implementation research study that aim to test the hypothesis that "Strengthening MNH services and outreach using the HIV program strategy (MNH+) will improve quality and utilization of essential MNH and HIV services and in turn lead to better health outcomes for mothers and newborns". The Implementation manager oversees the key implementation strategies that include but not limited to; targeted improvements to infrastructure and supplies for maternal/newborn care, improving provider's knowledge and attitudes (training), supportive supervision and the community outreach program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide on-site training on Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care to health care providers from the MNH+ Intervention sites.
• Facilitate procurement of medical equipments and supplies necessary for provision of quality maternal and newborn care
• Conduct joint (with CHMTs) supportive supervision and on job training to all intervention facilities
• Coordinate implementation of peer mothers outreach program to all intervention facilities
• Participate in the expansion of Cervical Cancer Screening Program to THPS supported regions
• Write monthly and quarterly reports relevant to MNH + study
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Medical Degree in Obstetrics Gynecology is preferred.
• Knowledge of maternal and child health, HIV and the Tanzania health system is required
• Experience working in collaboration with local government partners (R/CHMTS) and NGOs.
• At least 5 years’ working experience in maternal and neonatal health  
• Ability to train, mentor, and supervise junior staff
• Excellent English and Swahili oral/written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.


How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their application letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by 31st July, 2015 through email with a subject line for example: Implementation Manager-MNH Program:, to 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.