Program Manager, PMTCT Services Job at Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI) - Career Opportunity in Tanzania

Vacancy title:
Program Manager, PMTCT Services

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)

Deadline of this Job:
25 November 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI) is a non-governmental organisation that plays a pivotal role in complementing the Government of Tanzania’s efforts towards the attainment of its development goals. AGPAHI strives to provide quality and integrated HIV/AIDS health services to children and families.
AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.
AGPAHI is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to fill the position below.... .

Program Manager, PMTCT Services
Position Title: Program Manager, PMTCT services (1)
Reports to: Director of Programs
Work Location: Dar es salaam

Position Overview
The Program Manager PMTCT will work as a key member of AGPAHI’s Technical team, under the overall supervision and the technical leadership of the Director of programs (DP). The PM- PMTCT will work in close collaboration with program officers PMTCT (PO PMTCT) and with other staff members to ensure that all activities that need to be performed in AGPAHI’s Global funded programs which fall under the PMTCT intervention are executed with required standard.


Job Responsibilities
• Lead planning and implementation of the Global Fund PMTCT activities for AGPAHI and Work closely with the Director of programs and Regional teams to jointly implement the PMTCT work plan.
• To oversee effective implementation of the PMTCT activities.
• Provide strategic direction technical oversight, and ensure appropriate support for the development and implementation of program activities in PMTCT
• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual work-plans, project activity updates, and other project-related communication and reporting materials.
• Oversee a team of regional PO PMTCT, and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
• Technically represent the project at regional and national forums, including technical conferences, policy briefings, etc.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and any other reports required by Global fund.
• Work closely with the MOHCDGEC,R/DRCHCO’s other PMTCT implementing partners and other key stakeholders to support implementation of the MOHCDGEC PMTCT strategies;
• To build working relationship and provide technical support to Regional and Council Health Management Teams (RHMT and CHMTs) in planning, coordination and supervision of PMTCT activities in their regions/ councils.
• To coordinate and support the MOHCDGEC to supervise and mentor health care workers at AGPAHI supported sites implementing PMTCT clinical cascade activities.
• Develop linkages between various HIV/PMTCT programs and community based organizations within the region.
• Work with health facility staff and HIV positive pregnant/postpartum women to support the establishment and monitor the Psychosocial Support Groups (PSGs) for PMTCT at the facilities.
• Ensure M&E & IEC materials and job aids are available at every supported PMTCT site.
• Reviews and maintains a resource binder (resource mapping) of current PMTCT information for Health care worker education purposes and referral resources.
• Establish and maintain a strong relationship with R/DRCHCOs and health facility staff delivering PMTCT services in districts.
• Working closely with CHMT ensure timely ordering, stocking and supply of PMTCT and Family planning supplies to PMTCT sites.
• Prepare and timely submit field visit reports, ensuring observed issues which need immediate intervention are communicated immediately upon return from the field.
• Help facility staff own the data through improving preparation and make use of PMTCT monthly summary reports. Assist in data collection from the health facility if needed and reporting to specified levels.
• To support R/CHMT to build the capacity of service providers in documentation, data collection and analysis
• Analyze technical and other substantive RCH/PMTCT reports from the regions and recommend required follow-up actions.

Reflective practice and organizational learning
• Document lessons learnt and provide inputs into the way forward/best practices for project implementation
• Assist in the dissemination of lessons learnt and better practices from the PMTCT
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.


EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
• Degree in medical related field preferably BSc Nursing Officer/Higher diploma nursing/clinical medicine.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• Practical experience (minimum 3 years) in implementing RCH/PMTCT and in HIV/AIDS programs in Tanzania
• Excellent knowledge of reproductive health and family planning within the context of public and private health systems, particularly in the context HIV and AIDS program in Tanzania
• At least three years professional experience in HIV program management.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Government Ministry of Health, R/CHMT
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training in PMTCT, HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
• Significant and up to date knowledge of the current PMTCT , HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best practices


INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
• Friendly disposition and strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong initiative, independence, creativity, and sound judgment;
• Service oriented and flexible with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player with a high level of commitment, able to manage multiple high priority tasks at a go.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Flexible to travel >50%
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Power Point etc.


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Wednesday 25nd November 2020 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to recruitment@agpahi.or.tz 

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Job Info
Job Category: NGO - Non Government Organisations jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 25 November 2020
Duty Station: Tanzania
Posted: 20-11-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-11-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-11-2065
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