BACKGROUND:
Amref Health Africa in Tanzania 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 in Tanzania is funded by The U.S. President’s Emergency
Plan for AIDS Relief(PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania, to execute a robust
HIV care and treatment clinical cascade project aiming to accelerate the
achievement of the current 95-95-95 goals and the HIV epidemic control
in Tanzania.
The project branded as Afya Kamilifu Project
isimplemented in Tangaand Zanzibar since October, 2018. From October2020
thisprojectwill extend its operationsto Simiyu Regioncovering facility
based and community based HIV care and treatment services. Afya Kamilifu
project works-in collaboration with and with guidance from the Tanzania
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and
Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health and President’s Office Regions
Authority and Local Government (PORALG).
That said, Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is announcing the following jobs vacancies bellow….
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Position Title: PMTCT Assistant(5)
Location: Tanga Office (1), Handeni Office (1), Korogwe Office (1), Maswa Office (1) Meatu Office (1)
Reports to: PMTCT/EID Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
The PMTCT Assistant will support deliverance of comprehensive and
quality HIV care and treatment services to achieve the 95-95-95 goals
for the epidemic control and specifically oversee all PMTCT/EID related
services. S/He will supervise the district Pediatrics and Adolescents
officers in collaboration with the CHMT to ensure the portfolio is
comprehensively implemented according to the project strategic goals and
expectations.
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
•Support the implementation of all PMTCT/EID activities in AMREF supported district.
•Ensure all pregnant women within the catchment area are identified,
attend RCH, tested for HIV and know their status as well as their sexual
partners and those who are Positive for HIV are effectively linked into
C & T.
•In collaboration with CHMT, leads implementation of
PMTCT and EID focused interventions that target at increasing HIV
diagnosis among pregnant and nursing mothers and HIV exposed infants.
•Coordinate and Implement strategies to address PMTCT/EID related
linkage, treatment, retention, and viral suppression programs under the
technical guidance from PMTCT advisor.
•Coordinate all PMTCT/EID
related mentorship, training and capacity building in the recipient’s
facilities under the technical guidance from PMTCT advisor.
•Lead
PMTCT/EID program reporting on periodic program events (monthly,
quarterly, annual and ad-hoc) on all clinical related matters and
provide relevant contribution
•Participate in the relevant PMTCT/EID
meetings at district and regional level, reporting, presentation and
representation and abstract development/evidence-based documentation and
sharing routinely and as required.
•Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager or other Amref senior management team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
•Minimum Education: Diploma in Nursing/Clinical Officer, A Bachelor degree in the relevant health-related field is an added advantage.
•Proven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.
•At least 3years of “hands on experience” in PMTCT/EID HIV prevention, care and treatment program in resource limited country
•Experience working in public health NGO
•Experience working with Local government and ministry of health
•Good interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.
HOW TO APPLY:
-If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies,
please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document
indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone
contact, names and addresses of three referees.
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Amref will
conduct interviews at Mwanza Office for the shortlisted Lake Zone
Applicants and at Dar es Salaam Office for other shortlisted applicants.
To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30 HOURS August 17th, 2020.
Please mention the job title/vacancy name or use the job title as the
subject line when applying for this position, failure to do that your
application may not be retrieved. All correspondences should be directed
to: Email: [email protected].
1.Amref
Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a nonsmoking
environment policy; Women and People with disability are encouraged to
Apply.
2.“Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of
safeguarding in workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse,
wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible”
3. Amref health Africa –Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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