Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Ministry of Health (MOH) through Global Fund (GF) Grants is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals whom will work under a three years (1st January, 2024 to 31st December, 2026) contractual agreement to fill the following 123 vacant positions:

5. National Aids, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASHCOP)

5.9 Job Title: HIV Grant Technical Advisor (1 Position)
Location: Dodoma
Reporting to: NASHCoP Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide continuous, in-country day-to-day support to the NASHCOP on National HIV Health Sector Strategic Plan (NSP) and Global Fund grant implementation.
• On a regular basis, attend an in-person meeting between NASHCoP and HIV partners as required including TNCM meetings and any other relevant meetings as required by the Program Manager
• In coordination with the MOH-GF Project Management Unit, NASHCoP and other partners, monitor the progress of grant implementation through field visits; review and analyse GF grant data and performance reports submitted to the GF and other partners; identify any issues that may lead to implementation or disbursement delays and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Organize regular discussions with the GF Country Team, and in-country HIV stakeholders and sub-recipients to ensure alignment of technical approaches in the respective HIV portfolios.
• Improve capacity of in-country HIV implementers to effectively implement GF grants through targeted technical assistance.
• Assist the program to deep dive into challenges/bottlenecks for GF fund absorption and recommend solutions to improve grant performance
• Assist the program and the GF coordinating unit of the program to prepare quality and in timely manner all reports (both programmatic and financial) that have been agreed between the Global Fund and the country
• Provide strategic advises and improve analytic capacity of NASHCoP through a strengthened supportive supervision system, regular and timely in-depth analysis of epidemiologic/surveillance data.
• Provide strategic advises to the program on innovative approaches and evidence-based interventions to improve program delivery and overall program performance.
• If need be, represent the Program externally on GF programs related matters vis-a-vis external stakeholders like LFA and GF; TNCM; MCD, MoF; and PORALG.
• Provide technical assistance to the NASHCoP in adoption/adaptation and implementation of new global strategies and new policies in close collaboration with UNAIDS, WHO, PEPFAR, GF and all other key stakeholders.
• Guide and steer the development of costed national HIV strategies to clearly indicate program and country priorities to guide investments
• Based on monitoring of grant implementation, initiate and provide rationale for reprogramming based on need and the principle of investing to attain maximum impact
• Keep oversight on procurement and supplies management of items that are planned to be procured under HIV-GF grants, follow the procurement processes and alert the Program Manager on off-track procurements.
• Coordinate the NASHCoP facilitation and participation in LFA’s verification of PUDRs.
• Facilitate and support periodic external program reviews to assess progress on national strategic goals and targets
• Take leadership and advisory role in developing new grants (both GF and CDC grants)
• Ensure that the Program Manager is well informed about key GF program issues between the Program and external stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications:
• Medical degree or a relevant health related degree, with a Master’s degree in Health-Related Fields. A Master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology will be preferable.
• At least 3 years of senior-level experience in designing, implementing, and managing HIV-related projects.
• Extensive field experience including working within the Tanzania Government’s health system.
• A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Significant experience of working and collaborating with all levels of Tanzanian Government within the health sector.
• Experience of working in collaboration with local and international partners.
• Demonstrate experience of managing GF or other donor-financed projects.
• Fluent in both English oral and written, as well as good communication skills.
• Age limit: 50 years

Terms of Employment: 3-years Contract (Renewable based on Performance and availability of funds).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
 i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania and Applicants must attach an up-todate Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
ii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iii. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following;
a) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
b) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
d) Full Registration & Valid License
e) Internship Certificate
f) Birth certificate.
g) National ID.
h) Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
i) Form IV and form VI results slips;
j) Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
v. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
vi. If your names in your academic certificates are different from Birth Certificate and National ID you are required to have (Deed Pool from The Registrar of Oath at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development.
vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
ix. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
x. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate.
xi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

NB: All application should be submitted to Ministry of Health Recruitment Portal ajira.https://ajira.moh.go.tz/. Closing date will be two (2) weeks from this advertisement. Only successful candidates will be contacted and all interview costs will be borne by the applicants.


All applicants are reminded to comply with the application guidelines when filling the required information.

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
P.O BOX 743
5/12/2023

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