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Jobs in Tanzania: TB / HIV Technical Advisor at Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) | Deadline: October 12th 2018
NAFASI ZA KAZI / AJIRA TANZANIA
Overview: NAFASI ZA KAZI / AJIRA TANZANIA
Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) is an indigenous NGO established under non governmental organization act No 24 of 2002 in 2011. THPS works in partnership with the Ministries of Health Community Development Gender Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and Regional Administration and Local Governments (PORALG) with a goal of ensuring accessible high quality health care services to Tanzanians; through strengthening of health systems for quality health services including comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, Support and Treatment .
THPS is currently seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill in the following positions for AFYA KWANZA HIV Care and Treatment Program for its Headquarters office in Dar es Salaam and Regional offices in Kigoma & Pwani:
POSITION TITLE: TB / HIV Technical Advisor
REPORTS TO: Technical Director
LOCATION: Dar Es Salaam Central Office (with frequent field travel)
OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:
The TB/HIV Technical Advisor provides technical and programmatic guidance in the design, implementation and monitoring of THPS’ portfolio of TB/HIV programs. Specifically s/he will be responsible for developing program objectives, work plans, budgets, reporting and monitoring program progress. S/he will provide technical support to all THPS supported sites focusing on TB/HIV collaborative activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, plan and monitor the implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities in care and treatment clinics and prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV settings in THPS supported regions.
Coordinate the implementation of TB/HIV activities in compliance with national guidelines and provide leadership in implementation of the 3Is in THPS supported sites.
Conduct regular site visits and provide supportive supervision, clinical mentoring and data review to identify emerging needs and program challenges.
Provide technical assistance to regional and district health management teams in establishing and strengthen under one-roof TB/HIV activities in THPS supported regions.
Prepare work plans and periodic progress reports including quarterly and annual reports on TB/HIV programs.
Develop TB/HIV related standard operating procedures and job aids for THPS planning purposes
Support uptake and monitoring of TB preventive therapy (Isoniazid Preventive Therapy – IPT) across all THPS supported sites including uninterrupted supply of Isoniazid.
Provide technical assistance to MOCDGEC on national policy, guidelines, training and curriculum development.
Coordinate training of health care providers in TB/HIV screening, prevention, diagnosis and management including pediatric uptake of TB/HIV services.
Document best practices and success stories pertaining to TB/HIV interventions.
Represent THPS at national TB/HIV forums.
Perform any other duty as directed.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Medical Doctor (MD) with a post graduate training in Public Health
Five years of experience in public health program design and management
Experience in TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment service delivery programs is an added advantage
Extensive clinical/public health knowledge and experience in TB/HIV
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
Demonstrated and successful experience working in collaboration with regional and district health management teams
How to apply:
Interested applicants should apply through THPS website (www.thps.or.tz) using vacancy link located under career opportunities or by simply click the link at the end of this advert, attaching their application cover letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by October 12th 2018 with a subject line for example: TB / HIV Technical Advisor. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online. THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are
encouraged to apply.
