Care and Treatment Program Officer at HJFMRI

HJFM Research International

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HJFM Research International Tanzania Jobs 2024

• Dar es Salaam
• Project/Program Management
• 4485

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
Care and Treatment Program Officer will coordinate the development and
implementation of HIV/AIDS care and treatment initiatives and activities
within the HJFMRI Tanzania TPDF program supported health facilities in
line with the Tanzania Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines, annual TPDF
program work plans and budget, HJFMRI policies and procedures, in
country and USG laws and regulations. The position shall provide
consistent supportive supervision and devise remediation strategies for
identified gaps within TPDF program supported health facilities,
including contributing to the identification and facilitation of
capacity development initiatives for facility healthcare providers as
well as conducting fundamental Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tasks
to oversee HIV care and treatment programs. The position is based in
Dar es Salaam and reports to the Care and Treatment Technical Advisor –
TPDF Program.

• Collaborate with the
  TPDF program supported health facilities to coordinate integrated care
  and treatment and TB/HIV collaborative program planning, implementation,
  and monitoring activities.
• Capacitate facility health care
  providers by performing regular supportive supervision, mentorship, and
  technical assistance visits at HJFMRI-supported Care and Treatment
  facilities in line with project objectives and MoH guidelines and
  cooperation with TPDF HQ.
• Collaborate with facility staff, expert clients, and CBHS to strengthen linkages of clients into care and treatment.
• Assist
  the Care and Treatment Technical Advisor in ensuring the TPDF Program
  care and treatment activities are implemented in line with the approved
  TPDF Program work plans and budgets, the Tanzania Ministry of Health
  guidelines, HJF / MRI policies, SOPs, in country and USG laws, rules and
  regulations.
• Facilitate and provide overall leadership and sound advice at facility settings and improve client adherence to ART.
• Collaborate
  with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure the
  availability of M&E tools and their correct use for data recording
  and reporting.
• Liaise with the M&E team to ensure that
  C&T components are functional i.e., clarity of indicators, quality
  of C&T data collection tools, data quality, and reporting.
• Ensure
  quality implementation, and achievement of results for program
  activities and collaborate with other HJFMRI TPDF program staff to
  ensure effective teamwork.
• Timely prepare activity and trip
  reports and support technical advisors in preparation of quarterly
  narrative and other reports as may be required.
• Perform other
  duties as may be assigned by supervisor that are necessary to achieve
  the objectives of this position or the TPDF Program.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) required.
• At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience in HIV / AIDS program implementation in Africa required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• PEPFAR (DoD, USAID, or CDC) and experience working with international NGOs in a cross-cultural setting preferred.
• Demonstratable
  ability to write technical documents (proposals and reports), present
  complex information in a concise and easily comprehensible manner.
• Ability
  to travel up to 70% of the time to TPDF Program supported health
  facilities in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar to undertake various
  activities aimed at fulfilling the objectives of this position.
• Good understanding of the Tanzania health systems and administrative structures.
• Detail-oriented (attentive to details) and able to perform well in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability
  to build and maintain sound relationships with multi stakeholders;
  competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships
  at all levels.Analytical, problem solving and exceptional organizational
  skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and
  relationship skills, including flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural
  communicative competence, and respect for colleagues.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
• Diplomatic, culturally sensitive, and enthusiastic for connecting with people of different backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.
• Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.

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.