{"id":8125,"date":"2018-09-08T10:27:05","date_gmt":"2018-09-08T07:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=8125"},"modified":"2018-09-08T10:27:05","modified_gmt":"2018-09-08T07:27:05","slug":"25-jobs-at-amref-health-africa-tanzania-september-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/25-jobs-at-amref-health-africa-tanzania-september-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Jobs at Amref Health Africa &#8211; Tanzania, September 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amref Health Africa is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB. Malaria and Nutrition in Tanzania since 1987. Amref Health Africa is teaming up with University of Maryland in Baltimore (UMB) to complement each other\u2019s extensive expertise to execute a robust HIV care and treatment clinical cascade Project aiming to accelerate the achievement of the current 95-95-95 goals for HIV epidemic control in Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>Job Opportunities Apply Online<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe Project which is funded by The U.S. President\u2019s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania. branded as Afya Kamilifu Project will be implemented in Tanga region and Zanzibar Islands in collaboration and guidance from the Tanzania Ministry of Health. Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children.<br \/>\n<a name=\"more\"><\/a>Zanzibar Ministry of health and President\u2019s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG). With this Amref Health Africa Tanzania is announcing the following positions to be filled for this Project<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Associate Director- Strategic Information (1)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country Office Dar es Salaam, with frequent travels to Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Project Director (PD)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Job Summary<\/b><br \/>\nThe Associate Director \u2013 SI is responsible for the leadership, coordination and management of the all Afya Kamilifu Projects M&amp;E initiatives as well as providing technical assistance to the Afya Kamilifu M&amp;E teams in Tanga and Zanzibar regions. The M&amp;E specialist main objective is to guarantee the technical performance of the Amref s Afya Kamilifu Project in achieving the outcome of strategy 3 as well as oversight in the implementation of the EPMP of the Afya Kamilifu Project.<br \/>\nEssential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<p>S\/he will be responsible for the design and implementation of the Learning Agenda system that will measure the extent to which implementation approaches achieve all results through developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER] systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets and a plan to evaluate performance, and produce timely accurate and complete reporting.<br \/>\nDeveloping a strong monitoring and evaluation plan consistent with the donor\u2019s results framework, coordinate the collection of data including conducting field visits for data validation. monitor the quality and completeness of data sets, contribute to the development ofthe program and document Project performance against established outputs and indicators.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible for building the capacity of the regional M&amp;E officers, data officers and other program staff in the collection, utilization, and dissemination of data as well as ensuring that all monitoring and data collection activities are harmonized and information is shared.<br \/>\nDesign innovative and creative methods to capture, document. and report results required by the donor, while strengthening and using relevant national and district level reporting systems.<br \/>\nOversee, implement and monitor all monitoring and evaluation activities for the program.<br \/>\nDevelop a robust M&amp;E approach that can track the immediate and intermediate effects of program activities, including changes in knowledge. attitudes, responsiveness, data use and technical assistance demand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Support the organization Monitoring. Evaluation and Learning (ME&amp;L) Design and implement an M&amp;E system that is capable of tracking and documenting the targets set for health, the level of effort expended and yearly outputs and progress for the activities.<br \/>\nWork with the Project Director to establish networks for collaboration between CDC. other stake holders and donors. academia, research institutes, and other CDC funded programs to identify key performance priorities in Tanzania and to utilize existing datafinformation to plan, monitor, and evaluate programs.<\/p>\n<p>Strengthen laboratory quality management systems for CQI in VL. laboratory sample transportationrresults transmission and other HIV related testing<br \/>\nStrengthen HVL. EID and laboratory specimen referral system<\/p>\n<p>Support implementation of the laboratory quality management systems and SLMTA<br \/>\nCollaborate with the MOHCDGEC. PO-RALG, Rr\u2019CHMTs and |Ps in PPCs in Project focus regions to increase coverage of laboratory participation into SLMTA and ensure graduation with at least 2 stars.<br \/>\nExpand the use of laboratory information systems to all supported laboratories<br \/>\nPrepare quarterly, semiannually and annually narrative reports to be submitted to key stakeholders.<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Qualifications:<\/b><br \/>\nLaboratory scientistr technologists background, with Masters in public health<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 5 years of\u201chands on experience\u201d at a senior laboratory support position in HIV prevention , care and treatment program in resource limited country<br \/>\nExperience working in NGO which has active Laboratory programs<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<b>Position: Community Linkages and Tracking Advisor (1)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country Office; Dar es Salaam with frequent travels to Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Clinical Services Specialist<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus of community linkage and tracking is to strengthen referral and linkage from testing services to enrollment. retention in care and adherence to ART in the first 12 months.<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nResponsible in strengthening linkage to HIV care through use of the expert patientsfpeer navigators to physically escort newly diagnosed PLHIV to the CTC.<br \/>\nStrengthen bidirectional referrals from community HIV testing services and follow up of partners of index clients at the facility.<br \/>\nStrengthen Linkage and retention of clients in treatment including identification and operationalization of community based ART delivery models that are flexible and responsive to the needs of PLHIV (using CHW and stable clients).<\/p>\n<p>Support adherence and improve community support groups to support PLHlv\u2019s adherence to ART and TB medication<br \/>\nProvide guidance on linkage of PLHIV to the economic strengthening and life skills training<br \/>\nResponsible with the implementation of community programs specifically on engagement of community health workers on tracing of defaulters to minimize the loss to follow up of pre-ART and ART clients through improving evidence linkages between health facilities and community.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible with achievement of agreed targets and outputs of HIV care and support at community level<br \/>\nCollaborate with CHMTs to identify training needs for community health workers and organize basic and refresher trainings using currently recommended national curriculums<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualification:<\/b><br \/>\nMedical or social science background, with Masters in public health<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 5 years of\u201chands on experience\u201d at a senior position in community based program in an NGO which is active in health development.<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: HIV Prevention and Testing Advisor (1)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country Office Dar es Salaam, with frequent travels to Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Clinical Services Specialist<\/b><br \/>\n<b>The focus of this role is to strengthen strategic HIV prevention and identification of PLHIV. increase positivity and coverage to attain the first 95 of the HIV clinical cascade.<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nResponsible for designing effective differentiated identification of PLHIV that aligns with the national standard for HIV testing.<br \/>\nSupport provision of minimum package of prevention services including integration of GEIV, FP and CECAP services in all care and treatment facilities<br \/>\nAdvise on the development of effective evidence-based differentiated testing models for identification of PLHIV targeting high risk sub-groups at facility level including older men, young adults, adolescent girls and young women, and Key and vulnerable population<br \/>\nStrengthen knowledge, skills and practices of HTS among HCWs working in TB, Sexual and Reproductive<\/p>\n<p>Health Clinics. TB suspects, Clients with STI, children attending TEI clinics, malnutrition clinic, and those admitted in pediatric wards.<br \/>\nFacilitate STI screening and treatment in accordance with the national HlViAIDSiSTl guideline.<br \/>\nResponsible for integration of post-GBV and VAC services within the existing care and treatment seryices in all supported facilities include HIV Post<\/p>\n<p>Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), STI screening and treatment, basic psycho-social assessment and counseling, care and support, collection of forensic evidence, and referral to the police or legal systems and to other community services for GBV survivors<br \/>\nStrengthen cervical cancer screening among all PLHIV women in the supported facilities as per national guidelines<br \/>\nPrepare quarterly, semiannually and annually narrative reports to be submitted to key stakeholders.<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualification:<\/b><br \/>\nMedical or social science background, with Masters in public health<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 5 years of \u201chands on experience\u201d at a senior position in HIV prevention , care and treatment program in resource limited country<br \/>\nExperience working in NGO which is active in health development.<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Supply Chain Management Advisor (1)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country Office Dar es Salaam, with frequent travels to Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Clinical Service Specialist<\/b><br \/>\nThe Supply Chain management Coordinator is a self-motivated individual who will provide oversight to Program activities with the different partners including the Project sites.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nThe Supply chain management advisor is responsible for ensuring that Project supported sites meets national standard for ARV and related commodity supply chain management by:<br \/>\nAssisting pharmacies at Project supported sitesidistricts to meet national standards o<br \/>\nEnsuring that relevant staff at Project supported sitesidistricts are trained to provide high quality of services<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring that validated drug management tools ( paper tool andlor software) are available and properly used at all Project-supported pharmacies o Designing improved supply chain systems, processes and procedures for Project sites in collaboration with Supply chain partners.<br \/>\nIdentify training needs for sites, districts and regional pharmacists and supply chain officers and facilitate trainings on good practice in pharmaceutical and supply chains management for Project and site staff;<br \/>\nCollaborate with National, regional and district level pharmaceutical personnel to develop a mentorship program for site level pharmacists.<\/p>\n<p>Ensures uninterrupted supply in HIV-related commodities at all Project-supported sites by<br \/>\nAnnual forecasting and budgeting of needs in HIV-related commodities including lab commodities for each single siteidistrict<br \/>\nEnsuring that each single siteidistrict has two to three months buffer stock offall HIV-reiated commodities including lab reagent and consumables and assist in redistribution of products when out of stock<br \/>\nProviding technical assistance to district pharmacists in forecasting and ordering of ARVs and related commodities from the MSD.<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring that technical procedures for procurement, distribution and dispensation are respected at all sites according to the standard operating procedures, o Keep track of drug flow between stores and<br \/>\nProject supported sites and continuously update and educate site staff on developments and issues related to new drug formulations, national and zonal ARV and 0| drugs stocks update<br \/>\nMaintain the inventory of drugs and laboratory commodities and reagents that are present at both drugs stores and all of Project supported site pharmacies<br \/>\nMake sure that all dispensing rooms at the various sites have the necessary infrastructure and are able to function efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Play key role in the development of proposals. budgets, workplans and reports related to Project\u2019s activities concerning pharmaceuticals and drugs commodities management<br \/>\nFacilitate Reporting by:<br \/>\nPrepare quarterly, semiannually and annually narrative reports to be submitted to key stakeholders.<br \/>\nCollecting on monthly basis information about the stock at all Project supported sitesidistricts, compile per region and communicate the information to the CDC, and NACP.<\/p>\n<p>Provide regular information to MQHSWINACP on any challenges associated with ARV drugs, 0| drugs and test kits availability at site and district level.<br \/>\nLiaise with the ARV focal pharmacists and municipal counterparts on quarterly basis to address any concerns or problems that they are faced with regarding supply chain issues of HIWAIDS commodities and related supplies.<br \/>\nActively perform supportive supervisions to Project supported sites. and use these supervisions to strengthen their capacity on issues related to supply chain management.<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.<\/p>\n<p><b>Desirable Skills and knowledge:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Education:<\/b><br \/>\nSenior pharmacist with degreeidiploma in pharmacy<br \/>\nPublic Health background is an asset<\/p>\n<p><b>Experience and skills<\/b><br \/>\n3 years of experience in Health commodities management within public and private sector (forecasting. procurement, distribution and monitoring); 2 years\u2019 experience previous work in HIWAIDS prevention of<br \/>\nCare and Treatment program or Projects In-depth understandingiknowledge of national and international drugslAR\\i policy and procurement issues an advantage<br \/>\nExperience in health program management as team member or other position, a strong advantage<br \/>\nExcellent written and oral communication o Fluency in English as working language<br \/>\nGood knowledge in computer software applications such as MS Word. Excel, and the Internet,<br \/>\nAbility to conduct Pharmaceutical supply chain trainings.<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Regional Project Managers (2)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Project Offices in Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Project Director<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus of this role is to provide leadership, coordination and management of the technical staff for the Field Office. The RPM main objective is to guarantee the technical performance of the Project supported HIV programs in the respective region.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nTo provide technical leadership to the supported programs in the assigned region. in close collaboration with the Project director, Technical Directors and Advisors based in the DSM head office: Coordinates and manages Project\u2019s technical and operations team based in the field office and assigned to the specific region, including supporting staff.<br \/>\nAssures a complete and well functioning technical team in the respective region, including the timely communication on additional staffing needs and the participation in the recruitment of staff members: wherever and whenever necessary. and take over or complement the responsibilities of the supervised Project Officers;<\/p>\n<p>Responsible for the effective planning and documentation of the communication and support provided to Afya Kamilifu Project sub-grantees, including but not limited to supportive supervision, telephone communications etc:<br \/>\nPreparing financial reports and submit to the Project head office on a timely manner and ensuring that internal control systems are working effectively and efficiently<br \/>\nCollaborate with the Project M&amp;E team for the timely submission of high quality quarterly, semi-annual and annual donor progress reports to the Project Director<\/p>\n<p>Responsible for the timely submission of work plans, reports on activities performed, or any other report, as required by Project Direct and Head of Programs<br \/>\nResponsible for the timely and effective communication of important technical and programmatic information to Afya Kamilifu sub-grantees and other relevant stakeholders within the region:<br \/>\nTo facilitate production of written documents including best practices and lessons learned.<br \/>\nRepresent Amref at various regional meetings after obtaining prior approval from Amref CD and HoP<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager or other Amref senior management team.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualification:<\/b><br \/>\nA degree of health related with Masters in public health or MBA<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least \u2018IO years of \u201chands on experience\u201d at a senior position in HIV prevention , care and treatment<br \/>\nprogram in resource limited country<br \/>\nExperience working in public health NGO<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) Officers (5)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country Offices in Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Project Manager Zanzibar I Tanga<\/b><br \/>\nThe M&amp;E officer monitoring and evaluating initiatives, programs and Projects, both new and established, providing accountability and ensuring efficiency and success endures. Srhe will provide feedback to the direct supervisor for establishing, modifying and monitoring key program level performance indicators to report and record physical progress for specific programs and Projects within all program areas of the Project.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nProvide a Continuous observation and measurement of standards of care delivery and program management;<br \/>\nMeasuring success of treatment outcomes via viral suppression, morbidity, mortality, and Lost To Follow Up<br \/>\nFacilitation of understanding, sharing, and learning among CHMTs\/RHMTs to build their capacity to perform internal M&amp;E and improve data-driven culture<\/p>\n<p>Measuring quality of laboratory services and management systems in providing HIV testing and monitoring services.<br \/>\nStrengthen routine data collection using existing national tools for care and treatment. reproductive and child health tools, TB and MTUHA as well as the existing national HIWTBIRCH facility databases.<br \/>\nWork with RHMTs, CHMTs and site supervisors to conduct trainings, refresher training, onsite mentorship and supportive supervisions on data in all supported CTCs, RCHS clinics. and TB facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborate with NACP to conduct quarterly DQAs and ensure that data is collated, cleaned and validated.<br \/>\nEnsure all data entry clerks are trained on PMS and CTC2 database<br \/>\nEnsure data entry clerks have a basic training ion the job training on basics of troubleshooting for both database and computer.<br \/>\nInvolved in data reporting quarterly, semi-annually (SAPR) and annually(APR) and any other reports as necessary by GoT and Donor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualification:<\/b><br \/>\nDegree in health informatics, social sciences, or statistics<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 2 years of \u201chands on experience\u201d as M&amp;E officer position in HIV prevention , care and treatment<\/p>\n<p>Provide inputs to the technical team to assist in developing program goals and objectives as well as MER tools and strategies and provide monitoring data to strategically inform the decisions on<br \/>\nProject performance and future direction to the Project.<br \/>\nProvide regular reports on the status of implementation against the Project goals and objectives to the<br \/>\nProject Director, CDC and other program managers as required.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborate with the Project team in identifying Project activities, processes andror outcomes that are worthy ofdocumentation, and design a system for capturing lessons learned and best practices in collaboration with the Data quality technical advisor. the M&amp;E specialist is responsible for the timely submission of high quality quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports to Project Director<br \/>\nThe responsible for the timely submission of reports on activities performed, or any other report, as required.<br \/>\nRepresent Amref Health Africa at M&amp;E meetings at NACP and CDC inform the Project Director<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager or other senior Amref Health Africa management team.<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Qualifications:<\/b><br \/>\nMasters degree in Public Health,\u2019 Economics; Biostatics: Epidemiology or related field<br \/>\nExperience working as M&amp;E lead in HIV clinical service program<br \/>\nExperience working as M&amp;E in PEPFAR funded HIV program<br \/>\nDemonstrating a professional and analytical approach of monitoring. evaluation and strategic information<\/p>\n<p>Project planning and management knowledge<br \/>\n5 years working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation<br \/>\nProven skills in Proposal Writing, Report writing. Planning and organizing<br \/>\nKnowledge and skills in various statistical data packages including Epi info, Stata, etc is very essential<br \/>\nComputer literacy, with comfortable working experience with the basic Microsoft packages (Word. Excel &amp; power point, and Access). interpersonalCommunication skills<br \/>\nCompetent in English and Kiswahili language<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Data Quality Specialist (1)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country Office Dar es Salaam, with frequent travels to Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Associate Director-Strategic Information<\/b><br \/>\nThe Data Quality specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of the program\u2019s monitoring and evaluation system. S\/he provides support to M&amp;E department in developing the Afya Kamilifu monitoring and evaluation plan and internal systems to collect and analyze the data used to measure the program\u2019s key performance indicators. S\/he will be responsible for developing Project database to cover program\u2019s data need. He\/She will be required to travel in Tanga and Zanzibar on occasional bases to support partners in data management issues and perform a variety of technical and computer support functions<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nwork together with SI team and other program staff in Tanga and Zanzibar to:<\/p>\n<p>Manage the Databases (DHIS2 and IQ tools) and any other databases<br \/>\nDesign and manage the Project\u2019s database that will be used to store, manage and analyze the performance indicators identified in the PMP.<br \/>\nAssists partners with set-up, testing, and implementation of data collection software<br \/>\nDevelop, manage and implement the Project\u2019s Data Management systems, including relevant performance indicators, baselines, and annual targets and ensures compliance to PEPFAR requirements.<br \/>\nDevelops\/adapts tools for data collection; designs and implements surveys and other data collection tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Provides monitoring data regularly that strategically inform the decisions on Project performance and future direction to the Amref<br \/>\nHealth Africa management team;<br \/>\nTroubleshoots data submission errors and data error issues<br \/>\nProvides on-going consultation and technical assistance to Partners regarding database administration<br \/>\nTo ensure the data quality control through a data validation plan, data queries, programming consistency checks and data cleaning as well as through coding and harmonizing of information<\/p>\n<p>Maintain and ensure proper functioning of all databases used by Afya kamilifu Project (IQ tool, LTF tracking, Pediatric testing tracking database, HBC, VCT, CTC2 database, HIT system, DHIS2 and Pharmacy Module)<br \/>\nPerforms any other duties as assigned by supervisor.<br \/>\nRequired educational qualification\/ Experience<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Health Informatics with good programming skills. Masters Degree in Data Management or Public<br \/>\nHealth Informatics will be of added advantage.<br \/>\nA minimum of three years\u2019 experience at a similar position in HIV care and treatment program<\/p>\n<p><b>Technical Skill Requirements<\/b><br \/>\nStrong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and database management systems (SQL Server, access etc).<br \/>\nKnowledge of SQL for database development<br \/>\nAbility to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.<br \/>\nAbility to exercise independent judgment in correcting data errors or omissions<br \/>\nConsiderable knowledge of data management policies and procedures<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Personal Skill Requirements<\/b><br \/>\nInitiative, Self motivated, Flexibility, confidentiality, team player, creative and proactive mind in the implementation of new ideas<br \/>\nAbility to resolve problems and find best solutions in data management.<br \/>\nAbility to plan and prioritize own work.<br \/>\nAbility to adapt to changes in technology.<br \/>\nAbility to manage multiple Projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.<br \/>\nExcellent communication skills, both written and oral<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Laboratory Services Specialist (1)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country office; Dar es Salaam with frequent travels to Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Project Director<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus of this role is to strengthen laboratory quality management systems and provide overall strategic laboratory services to improve quality of HIV diagnosis and viral load monitoring to attain the current 95 \u2013 95-95 of the HIV clinical cascade.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nResponsible for supporting the MOHCDGEC and stakeholders through an evidence-based CQI approach to implement a comprehensive quality management system program.<br \/>\nStrengthen External Quality Assurance (EQA)r\u2019PT programme for EID. HVL. HRT, TB and OI tests\u00a0Amref Health Africa -Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted\u00a0 program in resource limited country<br \/>\nExperience working in NGO which is active in health development.<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: HIV Prevention and HIV Testing Services (HTS) Officers (5)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location Amref Country Offices in Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Project Manager Zanzibar I Tanga<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus of this role is to strengthen strategic HIV prevention and identification of PLHIV. increase positivity and coverage to attain the first 95 of the HIV clinical cascade at Projects supported facilities in respective region and district with frequent technical advice and guidance from the Project HIV preventionr\u2019HTS advisor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nEnsure implementation of effective differentiated identification of PLHIV that aligns with the national standard for HIV testing.<br \/>\nSupport provision of minimum package of prevention services including integration of GBV, FP and CECAP services in all care and treatment facilities<br \/>\nAdvise the RH MTs and CHMTs on the agreed effective evidence-based differentiated testing models for identification of PLHIV targeting high risk sub-groups at facility level including older men. young adults. adolescent girls and young women, and Key and vulnerable population<\/p>\n<p>Support the Prevention advisor to Strengthen knowledge, skills and practices of HTS among HCWs working in TB. Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinics, TB suspects. Clients with STI, children attending TB clinics, malnutrition clinic. and those admitted in paediatric wards the respective regions and districts<br \/>\nFacilitate STI screening and treatment in accordance with the national HIVIAIDSISTI guideline.<br \/>\nAssist the Preventionr\u2019HTS advisor in ensuring integration of post-GBV and VAC services within the existing care and treatment services in all supported facilities include HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), STI screening and treatment, basic psycho-social assessment and counseling. care and support. collection of forensic evidence, and referral to the police or legal systems and to other community services for GBV survivors<\/p>\n<p>Assist the Preventionr\u2019HTS advisor in strengthening cervical cancer screening among all PLHIV women in the supported facilities as per national guidelines<br \/>\nAssist the Preventionr\u2019HTS advisor in preparation of quarterly. semiannually and annually narrative reports to be submitted to key stakeholders.<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualification:<\/b><br \/>\nMedical or social science degree<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 2 years of \u201chands on experience\u201d at a senior position in HIV prevention , care and treatment program in resource limited country<br \/>\nExperience working in NGO which is active in health development.<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Community Linkage and Tracking Officers (5)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location Amref Country Offices in Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Project Manager Zanzibar I Tanga<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus of community linkage and track is to strengthen referral and linkage from testing services to enrollment, retention in care and adherence to ART in the first 12 months in respective region and districts with frequent technical advice and guidance from the Project Community Linkage\/ tracking HTS advisor<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties:<\/b><br \/>\nAssist the Community linkage\/tracking ad in strengthening linkage to HIV care through the use of the expert patients\/peer navigators to physically escort newly diagnosed PLHIV to the CTC.<br \/>\nStrengthen bidirectional referrals from community HIV testing services and follow up of partners of index clients at the facility.<br \/>\nStrengthen Linkage and retention of clients in treatment including identification and operationalization of community-based ART delivery models that are flexible and responsive to the needs of PLHIV (using CHW and stable clients).<br \/>\nSupport adherence and improve community support groups to support PLHIVs adherence to ART and TB medication<\/p>\n<p>Provide linkage of PLHIV to the economic strengthening and life skills training<br \/>\nAssist the community linkage advisor in the implementation of community programs specifically on the engagement of community health workers on tracing of defaulters to minimize the loss to follow up of pre-ART and ART clients through improving evidence linkages between health facilities and community.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible with the achievement of agreed targets and outputs of HIV care and support at the community level<br \/>\nCollaborate with CHMTs to identify training needs for community health workers and organize basic and refresher training using currently recommended national curriculums<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Qualification:<\/b><br \/>\nMedical or social science degree<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 2 years of \u201chands-on experience\u201d at a senior position in a community-based program in an NGO which is active in health development.<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage<\/p>\n<p><b>Position: Laboratory Services Of\ufb01cers (2)<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Location: Amref Country office in Tanga and Zanzibar<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Tanga regional and Zanzibar Project managers<\/b><br \/>\nThe focus of this role is to strengthen laboratory quality management systems of supported health facilities in the region and provide overall strategic laboratory services to improve quality of HIV diagnosis and viral load monitoring to attain the current 95 \u2013 95-95 of the HIV clinical cascade.<\/p>\n<p><b>Duties<\/b><br \/>\nResponsible for supporting the district health facilities through an evidence-based CQI approach to implement a comprehensive quality management system program.<br \/>\nStrengthen External Quality Assurance (EQAHPT programme for EID. HVL, HRT, TB and OI tests<br \/>\nStrengthen laboratory quality management systems for CQI in VL. laboratory sample transportationrresults transmission and other HIV related testing<br \/>\nStrengthen HVL. EID and laboratory specimen referral system<\/p>\n<p>Support implementation of the laboratory quality management systems and SLIVITA<br \/>\nCollaborate with the RrCHMTs and lPs in PPCs in Project focus regions to increase coverage of laboratory participation into SLIVITA and ensure graduation with at least 2 stars.<br \/>\nExpand the use of laboratory information systems to all supported laboratories<br \/>\nPrepare quarterly, semiannually and annually narrative reports to be submitted to key stakeholders.<br \/>\nCarry out any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications:<\/b><br \/>\nLaboratory technologists background<br \/>\nProven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.<br \/>\nAt least 5 years of\u201chands on experience\u201d at a senior laboratory support position in HIV prevention , care and treatment program in resource limited country<br \/>\nExperience working in NGO which has active Laboratory programs<br \/>\nGood interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.<br \/>\nGood command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>These jobs offer competitive salary and excellent work environment.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nInterested individuals fulfilling the required criteria should email their application letter and CV combined as one document to\u00a0<b>jobs.tanzania@amref.org<\/b>\u00a0 including daytime telephone contact names and addresses of three referees by\u00a0<b>Wednesday, 19th September 2018<\/b>. Applicants must clearly state the position being appiied for in the subject line of the email.<br \/>\nDuly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.<br \/>\nAmref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.Women and People with disability are encouraged to Apply<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amref Health Africa is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB. Malaria and Nutrition in Tanzania since 1987. 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