Vacancy title:
PMTCT and EID Advisor

Jobs at:
Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT)

Deadline of this Job:
28th September 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 20th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Background: Founded in 1807, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, (also known as the University of Maryland or UMB) comprises of some of the oldest professional Schools including School of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work and nursing in the United States.

JOB DETAILS:
UMB works around the world to enhance capacity of governments, Regional and District Health Management Teams to improve the quality of health services through targeted technical assistance, systems development and institutionalization of quality improvement initiatives. In Tanzania, UMB works through its affiliate, Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) a not for profit organization.

UMB has teamed up with Amref Health Africa to implement a Comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment project aimed at acceleration of achieving the 95-95-95 goals for HIV Epidemic control and building of sustainable health systems for optimized population-wide health outcomes. The project which is branded as Afya Kamilifu Project received funding from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania and will be implemented in Tanga Regiona and Zanzibar Islands. UMB and Amref Health Africa will work under the guidance and close collaboration of CDC Tanzania, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health, President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG), RHMTs, CHMTs, Health facilities and other.
MGIT is advertising for the following position to support its work under this project, and invites all qualified candidates to apply:

JOB SUMMARY
Under the leadership of the Associate Director for Clinical services, the PMTCT/EID Advisor will oversee all PMTCT/EID related matters and work very closely with the Regional Project manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation team. S/he will be the key person in representing the Afya Kamilifu Project’s PMTCT/EID portfolio. The position holder will be responsible for the overall oversight, technical assistance, capacity building and coordination of all PMTCT/EID related interventions. S/He will also supervise the PMTCT/EID officers to ensure they meet their day to day goals and objectives of high-quality PMTCT/EID services delivery at the Council and Facility levels. S/He will work closely with the R/CHMT, facilities and other stakeholders in ensuring PMTCT/EID services are timely, effective, efficient and of high quality.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the preparation of the technical annual work plans and particularly on all matters related to PMTCT and EID.
  
• Lead the implementation of all PMTCT/EID activities in the supported regions through the PMTCT Officers
  
• Leads on the implementation of PMTCT and EID focused interventions that target at increasing HIV diagnosis among pregnant and lactating mothers and exposed infants, linkage, treatment, retention, and viral suppression.
  
• Coordinate all PMTCT/EID related training and technical capacity building in the supported regions.
  
• Work with R/CHMTs to develop supportive supervision and mentorship plans focused on PMTCT and EID service delivery.
  
• Work closely with the facilities, Community partners and CSO’s to develop effective tracking mechanisms for lost to follow-up of HIV positive mothers and exposed infants
  
• Closely monitor the progress of agreed deliverables as per annual work plan and offer a required course of action towards achieving the targets.
  
• Leads the preparation of the quarterly and annual reports, best practices, presentations and narratives which documents UMB efforts to provide quality care.
  
• Participates in regular technical team meetings, and other UMB Tanzania routine Organization-wide meetings.
  
• Represent UMB in various meetings and forums related to PMTCT and EID at regional and national level.
  
• Participate in the various Technical Working Groups related to PMTCT and
• EID at regional and national level.
  
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Associate Director for clinical services
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Medical or Nursing Degree and a Master in a health-related field such as MSc, MPH, Epidemiology.
  
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in PEPFAR funded projects; and experience working with R/CHMTs and facilities in PMTCT/EID services provision.
  
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate with a variety of collaborators, including national level managers, donors, technical assistance organizations and NGOs
  
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful training and capacity building programs as well as direct supervision experience.
  
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to work independently and manage various tasks in a team setting on a daily basis
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
  

Instructions for Submitting Applications:

• Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone, and e-mail address.
  
• All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and experiences.
  
• Candidates should attach a CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
  
• Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
  
• All applicants should include daytime phone and skype contact information.
  
• Deadline for application is 28th September 2018, 5:00pm Tanzania Time.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.stakeholders for successful implementation of the Afya Kamilifu Project.