Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Providing technical support and oversight to the implementation of community-based activities for KVP and AGYW in the region, including community mobilization/demand creation and the provision of biomedical services at community level, i.e. community-based HIV testing and counseling (CBHTC), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV self-testing (HIVST), linkage to care, family planning (FP), services for gender-based violence (GBV) victims, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening -Overseeing and coordinating activities to reduce KVP and AGYW vulnerability and address structural drivers and contextual factors that place these groups at risk. Working closely with civil society organization (CSO) partners to build their capacity to provide these services; and developing and maintaining relationships with regional GoT counterparts, service providers and other implementing partners in the region. Additionally, ensuring

Specific Responsibilities:
• Overseing the implementation of comprehensive strategies for reaching KVP and AGYW and generating demand for services, including peer navigation, strategic behaviour change communication and other effective strategies for reaching vulnerable groups -Working closely with CSO partners to develop capacity to conduct outreach to KVP, strengthening demand generation and service provision for these groups; building capacity to improve their ability to identify and engage KVP through the application of EpiC tools and strategies
• Monitoring CSO performance against workplans and targets, provide on-site and remote technical assistance
• Liaising with service providers to monitor community based HTS and other services “Liaising with regional GoT counterparts (including Regional Medical Officers, Regional Health Management Teams, District Health Management Teams, etc.), service providers, implementing partners and stakeholders to ensure activities are well-coordinated with other national and regional programs
• Contributing to technical briefs, reports, guidelines and other materials-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Clinical degree (nurse, physician) with 3 to 5 years in provision of community-based biomedical and demand generation services to KVP and AGYW; or Bachelor’s Degree with 7 to 9 years of relevant experience; Or Master’s Degree with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience -Knowledge of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity with relevant national guidelines, standards and protocols.
• Familiarity with the public health sector at regional, district and council level and experience working with these teams
• Experience implementing HIV/AIDS programs at community level in Tanzania; familiarity and experience with USAID/PEPFAR-funded programs
• Experience in programs serving KVP and AGYW. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of KVP and AGYW
• Experience in technical capacity building of local CSOs, especially those working with KVP and AGYW
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
• Well-developed computer skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. For detailed information, interested candidates may either submit their application Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees to E mail: tz_recruitment@fhi360.org  or visit FHI 360’s Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers  to register online, and to submit CV/resume and cover letter.

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