HIV Counseling and Testing Quality Assurance Advisor

IntraHealth International/PITC Project is soliciting applications from suitable candidate to fill the position of HIV Counseling and Testing Quality Assurance Advisor for a CDC funded project on Provider Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling (PITC) in Tanzania. The project supports MOHSW/NACP in rolling out HIV testing and counseling in clinical settings, medical male circumcision for HIV prevention and other biomedical interventions for preventing HIV/AIDs. The position will be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) Quality Assurance Advisor for the CDC-funded Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) project in Tanzania will provide technical assistance in the design, implementation, and evaluation of HCT quality assurance interventions for the project.

SUPERVISOR

Technical Director or his/her designee


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide technical leadership and advice in programmatic support for the HIV counseling and testing (HCT) and male circumcision (MC) quality assurance activities.
Participate in Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) and the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) led efforts to refine methods and systems for continuous quality improvement of HIV and AIDS services.
Develop norms and standards for quality assurance systems for delivery of high impact HIV prevention services.
Provide technical assistance and organize and deliver training, seminars/workshops on HCT quality assurance tools and techniques.
Prepare annual work plans, budgets, performance reports and quarterly reports.

Assist in proposal development for the expansion of the project's HCT quality assurance initiatives. Conduct field visits to monitor the quality of HIV counseling and testing services.
Provide technical assistance and monitor HCT quality assurance activities, and progress related to impact and sustainability of interventions.
Maintain up-to date statistics and projects data for the Project's performance reporting.

Document best practices and lessons learnt in implementing HCT quality assurance initiatives.



Maintain regular communications with MOHSW/NACP and undertake special assignments from the

MOHSW/NACP and other partners.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.


EDUCATION/EXPERICNE REQUIREMENTS

Medical or Nursing degree with relevant public health experience. Minimum 5 years experience working in quality assurance.
Technical knowledge in performance improvement, quality improvement, and clinical mentoring tools and techniques/approaches.
Experience in implementing quality assurance systems for HIV/AIDS interventions. Experience in adult learning and training methodologies.
Formerly trained as a trainer of health workers. Proven capacity to direct, develop, manage and inspire a multidisciplinary and professional team in the Tanzanian health sector.
Intimate knowledge, understanding and experience of the Ministry of Health structures and systems in Tanzania.
Demonstrated experience in working and collaborating with USG, other donors, and other funded organizations.
Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, partnering and consensus building skills.

Ability to prioritize amongst competing demands and working with minimal supervision and organizing in a strict deadline environment.
Be prepared to travel, up to 50% of work time, in support of project activities. Oral and written proficiency in English and Kiswahili required.

Application letter with detailed CV, indicating daytime telephone numbers, email address, names and contact information of two referees should be sent by email to: jobspitc@intrahealth.org with “HIV Counseling and Testing Quality Assurance Advisor” in the subject line.

The closing date for receipt applications is Friday 8th April, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


“IntraHealth International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”.