New Job Vacancy at FHI 360 Tanzania, Regional Technical Officer – Biomedical in Ruvuma
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Overview
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth,
Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries….
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below….
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Regional Technical Officer – Biomedical in Ruvuma
Position: Regional Technical Officer – Biomedical in Ruvuma
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth,
Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified
candidates to fill in Regional Technical Officer Biomedical in Ruvuma for its EpiC project in Tanzania.
The Meeting Targets and
Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a 5 year global project funded by
the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), dedicated to
achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control. The project provides
strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to break
through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of
national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and
treatment programming. In Tanzania, EpiC will be implementing an HIV
service delivery project among key and priority populations, adolescent
girls and young women; and orphans and vulnerable children which aims to
reduce HIV infections in pursuit of reaching 95-95-95 goals. To
achieve this goal, the program will support targeted prevention and case
finding strategies at community level amongst the targeted populations.
Job Description
The
Regional TO – Biomedical will provide technical support in the
implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV/FP services to
both key populations (KPs) and vulnerable populations (VPs), designated
health facilities near hotspots, and through mobile/outreach services,
index testing, partner notification, HIVST and Prep. S/he will be
responsible for the overall management of clinical service provision at
site level including point of care CD4 testing and contribute to the
systematization and establishment of referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS
care and treatment and other services. S/he will provide oversight in
the provision of HIV counseling and testing services, TB, GBV, alcohol
and drug screening and referrals, HIVST, PreP, care and treatment
referrals and provision of adherence counseling for KVPs with HIV. The
incumbent will also collaborate with the family planning leads to ensure
quality and safe delivery of family planning services at designated
sites, using both short and long-acting FP methods. S/he will be the
main overseer of all clinical care related services for KVPs, including
addressing the health needs of KVPs PLHIVs. S/he will also collaborate
with MOHSW, care and treatment implementers, home-based care partners,
and communities to support KVPs’ retention within HIV prevention and
treatment continuum and connecting clinical services to KVPs at home.
Specific duties include:
- Lead
the coordination, supervision and provision of HIV testing and Services
(HTS), HIVST, PreP, Recency testing, family planning service provision,
linkages to care and treatment support, and referrals to GBV, TB, STI
and other biomedical services at mobile sites, index homes and partner
notification modalities as well as support the MOHSW in selected health
facilities. - Train staff and community health workers on clinical management and integration of HIV, Prep, FP, TB screening, and STIs
- Ensure
all clinical procedures at health facilities and mobile outreaches
follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the MOHSW. - Provide
on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to clinicians in
mobile outreach, index testing and partner notification modalities and
health facilities - Lead the process of developing protocols and standard operating procedures for referrals and case management of HIV+ KVP.
- Ensure linkages of KVPs to other behavior and structural services which facilitate positive protective behaviors
- Provide
technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of
clinical staff to ensure quality health care delivery; support the MOHSW
to do the same in select sites - Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals, for research and documentation of activities.
- Train
community counselors on standards- and competency–based training in
HIV, HIVST, PreP FP, community and adherence counseling, patient
advocacy (including for GVB), case management and partners tracing - Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to curative and
preventive clinical activities; assist in preparation of annual proposal
and progress reports as per donor requirements.
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2021 (1,421 POSTS)
Minimum Requirements
- MD
Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience in the provision of
community-based biomedical and KVP-focused clinical services; OR
Master’s degree in public health, nursing; MBA with 3 to 5 years of
relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or clinical officer
with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. - Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment, and family planning.
- Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in both English and Kiswahili
- Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
- The ability to liaise with senior MOHSW officials from national, regional and district level and representatives of NGOs/ CBOs.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzania healthcare system, particularly the public health system.
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment, and family planning.
How to Apply:
FHI
360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may
apply online by uploading his/her Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of
three (3) referees
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This
job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any
person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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