District Program Officers (4 Positions) - Walter Reed Program (WRP)

 Walter Reed Program (WRP) - Tanzania  | HJFMRI

A collaboration with U.S. DoD

 Locally known as the Walter Reed Southern Highlands AIDS Program, the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) is an international non-governmental organization working in several countries conducting research studies and providing care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS. HJFMRI is funded by the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PEPFAR.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHSW), HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004 with support from the President’s Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program is based in the Southern Highland Zone and has since extended to more than 100 health facilities in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions, which collectively represent a catchment area of about 6 million people. Mbeya region is one of high prevalence regions in Tanzania and expansion of HIV care and treatment programs is critical.

Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions below.

Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the

Human Resources Manager,

P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya

or

e-mailed to; recruitment@wrp-t.org

NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. Deadline for submission of the application is February 10th, 2017. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : District Program Officers (4 positions)

Report To : Regional Clinical Coordinator

Work Location :

 Selected Districts in Ruvuma, Rukwa & Katavi Regions Role Definition

Under the supervision of the Regional Clinical Coordinator, the District Program Officer will guide and monitor the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment activities supported through the Walter Reed Program and carried out in alignment with the current Tanzania MoHSW guidelines in selected districts in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions of Tanzania. The District Program Officer will be stationed in the respective districts. The District Program Officer will take on responsibilities within the district in terms of providing regular supportive supervision and remediation plans for gaps identified at health facilities. S/he will assist in identifying and supporting capacity development of facility staff, as well as conducting basic M&E activities to monitor care and treatment programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Work closely with CHMTs to coordinate program planning, implementation and monitoring of integrated care and treatment services, RCH/PMTCT activities, early infant diagnosis (EID), TB/HIV collaborative activities, as well as VMMC and CECAP activities at facility level and through outreach activities

 Build the capacity of health care workers and facilities by performing regular supportive supervision, mentorship and technical assistance visits at HJFMRI supported Care and Treatment facilities in line with project objectives and MoHSW guidelines and in cooperation with CHMTs and RHMTs

 In collaboration with Regional Program Managers and HJFMRI Medical and Outreach Advisors, develop and prepare action plans for gaps identified in the HIV/AIDS continuum of care during supportive supervision and oversee the implementation and follow up of said action plans

 Collaborate with facility and community HBC focal persons, as well as with HJFMRI outreach partners, to strengthen linkages of clients into care and treatment, PMTCT and EID

 Provide technical assistance on establishment and sustainability of facility QI teams

 Effectively work with CHMTs and facility leads to agree on target distribution and ensure regular review of progress to targets and establish regular site level meetings for data review and service quality improvement.

 Work with the M&E team to ensure availability of M&E tools and their correct use for data recording and reporting

 In collaborations with Regional Program Manager assist districts in data collection and compilation, analysis and reporting to Government structures and HJFMRI in accordance with mandatory report requirements for both Government and HJFMRI

 Liaise with district pharmacist, district lab personnel and HJFMRI SCM advisor to support supply chain management services and HIV commodity management that ensure uninterrupted availability of HIV commodities at all levels within the districts. Provide technical assistance in monitoring and timely forecasting and ordering process at district and health facility level, as well as distribution and usage of HIV commodities by district councils and health facilities

 Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

 Medical Degree is mandatory from a recognized institution and must be registered with the relevant professional body in Tanzania; a postgraduate training in internal medicine or infectious diseases will be an added advantages.

 2 years’ experience providing HIV/AIDS clinical care in Tanzania or previous experience working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment or research programs

 Fluency in English and Kiswahili

 Basic Competency with Computer Applications [Word, Excel, PowerPoint]

 Willingness to spend 75% of working hours traveling and working in rural areas of Mbeya, Ruvuma, Rukwa regions

Key personal competences:

 Self- motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative

 Strong communication skills

 Independent, yet still a team player

 Proven ability for data analysis and program management

 Dynamic, persuasive and convincing

 Good interpersonal Skills