PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV Officer Job at Management and Development for Health… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Management and Development for Health.
Description;
Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to contribute to addressing the public health priorities of Tanzania and the world at large. The priorities include: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Reproductive, Maternal, New-born and Child health (RMNCH), Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public health significance; as well as Health System Strengthening.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV Advisor in the implementation, M&E and reporting of PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV services under the USAID Afya
Yangu Southern program, in line with the program work-plan
- Support implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities – such as Option B+, Index HIV testing, male involvement, Infant Virologic testing, PrEP for discordant couple and Pediatric HIV case identification, ARV optimization & HVL suppression -in line with national guidelines
- Coordinate efforts to verify and assure fidelity, adherence to SOPs as well as quality of services and data on all supported PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV services through supervision, data quality assessment, chart/ register review, spot check, other approaches
- Provide TA to the R/CHMTs and supported facilities in planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV and related programs and services
- Support PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV Advisor to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs in PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV services through supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job training, CQI and other approaches in collaboration with R/CHMTs
- Support timely collection and submission of PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV data – as well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
- To support the PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV Advisor in writing technical program documents including, reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
- Support and advise PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV Advisor on all PMTCT/EID/Pediatric HIV issues and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the line manager.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
- Doctor of Medicine degree/ Advance Diploma in Medicine or Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Minimum 3 years work experience in public health program including 2 years’ experience and technical expertise in PMTCT/Ped HIV programs at the regional level
- Work experience in PEPFAR-funded HIV programs.
- Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Data Analysis, Interpretation, Utilization, CQI and Operational research in the PMTCT/Ped HIV program.
- Ability to work and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili Languages.
- Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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Closing Date: 10th November 2023.
