Clinical Services (HIV/Family Planning) Program Officer in Kilimanjaro and Tabora

Sauti is a 5-year USAID-funded award being implemented by Jhpiego-Tanzania in collaboration with partners EngenderHealth, PACT and NIMR/Mwanza.

The goal of Sauti is to contribute to the improved health of all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in support of the Government Tanzania through deploying new, and/or enhancing existing, vulnerability-tailored high-quality combination HIV prevention; positive health, dignity and prevention (PHDP); and family planning (FP) services for key and vulnerable populations (KVP) in selected regions of Tanzania. Anticipated project results include: 1) Increased and timely use of HIV prevention and FP services; 2) Improved positive behaviors and social norms at the individual and community levels; 3) Reduced vulnerability of women through novel structural interventions; and 4) Increasingly sustainable comprehensive HIV prevention services for KVP.

The project is currently being implemented in 15 selected districts in Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Shinyanga and Dar es Salaam regions. Starting 1 October 2015, the project is expanding to selected additional districts in Mbeya, Lindi, Tabora, Morogoro, Morogoro, Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions.

Jhpiego is therefore seeking to recruit a team of experienced medical, public health, program, and finance professionals to implement this exciting initiative.

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Clinical Services (HIV/Family Planning) Program Officer (1 position in Kilimanjaro and 1 position in Tabora)

Position Overview: The Clinical Services (HIV/Family Planning) Program Officer will provide technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV/FP services to both key populations (KPs) and vulnerable populations (VPs) in drop in centers (DICs), designated health facilities near hotspots, and through mobile/outreach services. S/he will responsible for the overall management of clinical service provision at site level including point of care CD4 testing, and contribute to the systematization and establishment of referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other services. S/he will provide oversight in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services, TB, GBV, alcohol and drug screening and referrals, care and treatment referrals and provision of adherence counseling for KVPs with HIV. The incumbent will also collaborate with the family planning leads to ensure quality and safe delivery of family planning services at designated sites, using both short and long acting FP methods. The incumbent will also conduct trainings on provision of KVP-friendly services, and lead the mentorship/apprenticeship program in select KVP centers of excellence. S/he will be the main overseer of all clinical care related services for KVPs, including addressing the health needs of KVPs PLHIVs. S/he will also collaborate with MOHSW, care and treatment implementers, home-based care partners, and communities to support KVPs’ retention within HIV prevention and treatment continuum, and connecting clinical services to KVPs at home.

Job requirements:
• Medical, clinical officer or nursing degree, advanced degree in public health, MBA
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment, and family planning
• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment, and family planning
• Experience in KVP-focused clinical services is a plus
• Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
• The ability to liaise with senior MOHSW officials from national, regional and district level and representatives of NGOs/ CBOs
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzania healthcare system, particularly the public health system
• Ability to travel up to 30% 

FOR ALL POSITIONS - Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience.

To apply please indicate the position title and region of reference on the envelop or subject line of your e-mail. Applications should also include an up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, a cover letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of these elements will NOT be considered.
The application should be addressed to:

Senior Human Resource Manager
Jhpiego
Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria
PO Box 9170
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

OR send the application through email at: HRTZ@jhpiego.net
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is 9th November, 2015 at 5.00pm.