Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
The District Program Lead oversees the implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective district council as guided by the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies, SOPS and donor rules and regulations. The incumbent coordinates the provision of supportive supervision, mentorship, and coaching (for the clinical component) and assists in the development of and oversees the implementation of remediation plans to gaps identified at the health facilities across all technical areas/domains in the respective district. The position takes the lead in determining gaps in capabilities among facility staff in the respective district council, development, and implementation of various capacity building programs to bridge the identified gaps in capabilities among facility staff to deliver quality services. The incumbent coordinates, manages, plans, and implements various initiatives and activities to achieve specific goals and objectives set by HJFMRI Tanzania in their respective district or council, including conducting basic M&E activities to monitor care and treatment programs. The position reports to Songwe Regional [...]
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective district council as guided by the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies, SOPs and donor rules and regulations.
- Develop annual work plans and objectives for the programs within the district considering the needs and priorities set by the organization in collaboration with R/CHMT.
- Oversee the execution of programs, ensuring that resources, timelines, and budgets are appropriately allocated and utilized.
- Monitor and track performance progress to assess effectiveness, data demand and usage and make necessary adjustments for continuous improvement together with collaborating with the M&E team to ensure availability of M&E tools and their correct use for data recording and reporting.
- Coordinate regular program review meetings for the facility and community at the district level.
- Ensure CHMT and facility staff establish CQI teams that meet regularly to identify service delivery challenges and improve on them based on the tested interventions.
- This includes the establishment of HIV care multi-disciplinary teams at the facility level.
- Work with CHMT and facilities to identify clinical, infrastructure, and human resource needs for the quality implementation of HIV care and treatment services in the council.
- Ensure the program targets are shared and owned by the council authorities, and facilities, and every effort is done to ensure targets are achieved at the end of the year.
- Ensure coordination and support of the availability of HIV commodities through HJFMRI gap fillings and collaborations with the CHMT, SCMS, and MSD.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) required.
- Postgraduate training in public health or related studies of internal medicine or infectious diseases preferred.
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience in providing HIV/AIDS clinical and prevention care in Tanzania or previous experience working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment or research programs funded by PEPFAR.
- Good understanding of the Tanzania regulatory environment, health systems and structures, administrative structure, including working with the District Government.
- Excellent [...]
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
