District Program Lead Songwe at HJFMRI

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• Songwe, Tanzania
• Project/Program Management
• 4520

District Program Lead at HJFMRI Tanzania June 2024
Job Description Overview
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Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
(HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military
medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by
administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs
that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its
founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military
medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s
support and administrative capabilities allow military medical
researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and
accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) TPDF program.

Responsibilities
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 and oversees the
implementation of remediation plans for 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 SHL Program supported 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 HIV/AIDS services. The
incumbent manages planning and implementation of 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 HIV care and treatment programs. The
position is based in Mbeya and reports to the Regional Program Manager
for Mbeya region.

• 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, in country and USG 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 HIV programs
  in the respective district or council, 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 the
  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.
• Collaborate
  with CHMTs to coordinate the implementation and monitoring of HTS,
  linkage, integrated HIV care and treatment services, RCH/PMTCT
  activities, early infant diagnosis (EID), TB/HIV collaborative
  activities, PrEP services at the facility and community, GBV, VMMC and
  CECAP services at the facility level and through outreach activities and
  ensure the services are delivered in accordance with the national
  guidelines.
• Capacitate the healthcare workers and facilities by
  performing regular supportive supervision, mentorship, and technical
  assistance visits at HJFMRI supported Care and Treatment facilities in
  line with program objectives and MoH guidelines and cooperation with
  CHMTs and RHMTs.
• Collaborate with the Regional Program Manager,
  Community Program Coordinators and Senior Technical Advisors to develop
  action plans to gaps identified in the HIV/AIDS continuum of care during
  supportive supervision and oversee the implementation and follow-up of
  said action plans.
• Liaise with the District Data Manager and
  collaborate with CHMT to ensure proper documentation and reporting of
  all indicators and provide timely remediation of underperformance in the
  district.
• Facilitate and coordinate Quality Improvement
  activities/initiatives with facility QI teams for sustainable
  performance improvement.
• Liaise with District Pharmacist,
  District Lab Technologist and HJFMRI Supply Chain Management team to
  support supply chain management services and ensure uninterrupted
  availability of HIV commodities at all levels within the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor that are necessary to achieve the objectives of this position.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Doctor
  of Medicine degree (MD) required. Postgraduate training in public
  health or related studies of internal medicine or infectious diseases
  preferred.
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in HIV/AIDS clinical and prevention care programs in Africa.
• PEPFAR (DoD, USAID, or CDC) and experience working with international NGOs in a cross-cultural setting preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good
  understanding of the health policies governing the HIV sector in
  Tanzania, knowledge of health systems and administrative structure from
  national to district level.
• Demonstratable ability to write
  technical documents (proposals and reports), present complex information
  in a concise and easily comprehensible manner.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability
  to travel up to 70% of the time to SHL Program supported health
  facilities in the respective district to undertake various activities
  aimed at fulfilling the objectives of this position.
• Detail-oriented (attentive to details) and able to perform well in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, communication, and relationship skills, including
  flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural communicative competence, and
  respect for colleagues.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
• Ability
  to build and maintain sound relationships with multiple stakeholders;
  competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships
  at all levels.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.

Work Environment
This position will take place primarily in a office setting.

Employment
with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background
check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your
professional references, verification of previous employment, education
and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor
vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered
as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval
of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Any qualifications to be
considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior
approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.