VMMC Program Officer Job at THPS

• Provide technical support for the implementation of all VMMC activities in the region.
• Ensure VMMC services follow national, WHO, PERFAR/CDC and Government of Tanzania and THPS protocols, policies, and guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with regional and council health management teams R/CHMTs).
• Conduct clinical mentorship and supportive supervision to healthcare workers implementing the VMMC services in collaboration with R/CHMTs.
• Provide technical assistance and organize trainings and deliver training, CME sessions on VMMC quality assurance in collaboration with the regional team.
• Conduct VMMC demand creation activities in collaboration with local government targeting older men 25-29 years and hard to reach populations.
• Developing work plan for day-to-day program implementation at the regional and district level including supervision at field level.
• Contribute in preparation of annual work plans, budgets, performance reports and quarterly reports for VMMC in the region.
• Ensure consistent availability of VMMC supplies, equipment, and consumables for VMMC services in all VMMC services delivery points.
• Collaborate with M&E team to ensure uninterrupted availability of national VMMC M&E tools, proper documentation at VMMC static and outreach sites.
• Maintain up-to date statistics and projects data for the Project’s performance monitoring and reporting.
• Intergrade VMMC services with other health services like COVID-19 vaccination, HIVST and non-communicable disease services.
• Develop regional innovations on VMMC activities implementation and document success stories, case studies, best practices and lessons learnt from the field.
• Perform other duties as assisted by the organization.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

• Medically trained personnel (MD, MBBS or equivalent)
• Minimum two years of experience working with PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDs programs.
• VMMC surgical and device-based services skills are preferred.
• Experience working with local government authorities including R/CHMTs, other stakeholders, and health facilities.
• Ability to work independently with strong coordination and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, training, facilitation, team building, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.