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Pediatrics HIV and AIDS
Program Officer, Pediatrics is a self-motivated individual who will provide oversight and technical assistance to districts to enable them provide quality comprehensive pediatric HIV and AIDS care, support and treatment services. He/ she will be required to provide clinical advice and direction in the implementation of scaling-up of pediatric HIV and EID services within AGPAHI He/ She will coordinate pediatric HIV and EID activities and program components within AGPAHI implementing sites and participate in planning of pediatric activities including HIV Early Infant Diagnosis (HEID) .
Principal Functions:
• Assists in co-ordination of Pediatric Care and Treatment and HEID in the programs
• Coordinate the management of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related activities within AGPAHI implementation sites.
• Participate in planning and implement Early Infant Diagnosis program and integration of EID with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment.
• Participate in planning and implement agreed initiatives in scaling up pediatric HIV and AIDS services.
• Provide technical support to implementing partners in planning and supervision of pediatric HIV and Care activities, EID and MNCH.
• Participate in organizing trainings and mentorship on Pediatric HIV and AIDS to CHMTs and RHMTs and site Staff
• To assist in program monitoring and evaluation of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related
• Liaise with Pediatric HIV and AID mentors and ensure pediatric clinical mentorship is conducted at site level.
• Coordinate and organize pediatric clinical attachment for site staff at BAYLOR- Mwanza
• Interact with district mentors to assess needs and provide technical support where need identified
• To ensure establishment of active PITC service at all pediatric entry points.
• Liaise with laboratory and SCM team to support supply chain management services that ensures availability of pediatric HIV commodities (ARV pediatric formulation, DBS kits) at all levels within the districts and maintain continuous communication with MSD
• Liaise with M&E coordinator and ensure availability of growth chart monitoring tools and TB screening at all levels within the district
• Liaise with community program staff within AGPAHI to coordinate linkages and referral networks for exposed and infected infants/children within the supported districts
• To collaborate with RHMTs,CHMTs and Hospital Management Teams to design , implement innovative strategies for improving the quality of pediatric HIV and EID services
• Work closely with AGPAHI technical Staff to ensure monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual donor reporting of Pediatric HIV and AIDS indicators are well prepared and submitted timely.
• Liaise with RCH Manager and ensure implementation of pediatric HIV and AIDS activities at local partner sites.
Qualifications, Skills and ability
• Degree in Medical related field Preference will be given to the following;
• Minimum (3)three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment programs
• Experience in Pediatric HIV/AIDS programs Clinical experience of Pediatric HIV and AIDS
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 13th December, 2019 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to [email protected] Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.
2. Quality Improvement
The purpose of this job is to provide assistance to supported facilities and CHMTs to develop continuous quality improvement teams, implement quality improvement plans, report and document all quality improvement initiatives. .
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement work plan and monitor the activities under this work plan to ensure they are executed as planned in the different regions;
• Initiate Quality Improvement activities in health facilities that are identified in the different activities run under the program based on analysis of C&T, PMTCT/EID, LAB,TB/HIV, PITC, SCM, CL data for reporting purposes to the donors;
• Participate in the development of tools and indicators that will be used in the field to ensure the work done and data collected is accurate, efficient and elaborate;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the quality improvement monitoring tools that are used by AGPAHI staff to monitor AGPAHI supported sites;
• Carry out regular performance measurements at health facilities and analyse the Quality Improvement data to ensure staff and sub-grantees apply Quality Improvement principles in their routine supportive supervision at the health facilities;
• Conduct site specific assessments of quality improvement capacity and monitor program officers to ensure data collected is of the required standard and quality;
• Oversee data collection activities related to quality improvement efforts by regularly sampling data from different health facilities to ensure the data collected is to the standards required by the donors;
• Support RHMT and CHMT Ql teams in the implementation of the National Quality Improvement Guidelines and National Comprehensive Supportive Supervision & Mentoring Guidelines to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the programs;
• Facilitate frequent trainings and workshop sessions that build the capacity of all technical staff to integrate Ql principles into their work and various departments in order to improve the their performance;
• Coordinate on-site Quality Improvement mentor programs and refresher courses for all program officers that have had previous trainings in Ql to initiate quality improvement initiatives in each department;
• Coordinate regular meetings to share M&E and Ql data and patient outcomes so that departments know how effective the program is and what are the areas that need more support and focus;
• Manage data and information generated from routine monitoring and evaluation and disseminate data and reports to RHMTs, CHMTs, sites and partners for decision making;
• Coordinate regular feedback to and information exchange with all stakeholders to share experiences in order to improve quality in partners’ program;
• Organise meetings at site-level with program officers in the review of data, flow charts and follow up of action plans through PDSA cycles in order to strengthen Quality Improvement in existing health management structure;
• Act as AGPAHFs primary liaison person with National AIDS Control Program and University Research Company (URC) to support them in implementation of National Ql program;
• Use results of Ql interventions in the development of reports, best practice documents and guidelines in collaboration with other -AGPAHI staff to share with AGPAHI, site staff and partners;
• Conduct semi-annual Quality Improvement campaigns to expand of Quality Improvement initiatives at health facilities,
Qualifications, Skills and ability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing or Social Sciences from a recognised institution
• Current registration with the Medical Council ofTanganyika or equivalent professional body
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience
Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of national laws and regulations governing paediatric AIDS services and operations;
• Experience working with donor funded organisations requiring community level engagement;
• Knowledge of relevant AGPAHI donor requirements;
• Ability to produce comprehensive reports;
• Proficiency in the use of databases such as Microsoft Access, Epi-lnfo and analytical software, such as STATA, SPSS, R;
• Skills in operational research;
• Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver training; and
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to gather appropriate information for decision making;
• Ability to openly consult with colleagues;
• Ability to set priorities accordingly;
• Ability to speak up in the face of unreasonable requests;
• Ability to apply new changes; and
• Ability to learn and retain new knowledge.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 13th December, 2019 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to [email protected] Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.
- Company: Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
- Location: Tanzania
- State: Tanzania Jobs
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Healthcare/Medical Jobs in Tanzania
Program Officer, Pediatrics is a self-motivated individual who will provide oversight and technical assistance to districts to enable them provide quality comprehensive pediatric HIV and AIDS care, support and treatment services. He/ she will be required to provide clinical advice and direction in the implementation of scaling-up of pediatric HIV and EID services within AGPAHI He/ She will coordinate pediatric HIV and EID activities and program components within AGPAHI implementing sites and participate in planning of pediatric activities including HIV Early Infant Diagnosis (HEID) .
Principal Functions:
• Assists in co-ordination of Pediatric Care and Treatment and HEID in the programs
• Coordinate the management of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related activities within AGPAHI implementation sites.
• Participate in planning and implement Early Infant Diagnosis program and integration of EID with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment.
• Participate in planning and implement agreed initiatives in scaling up pediatric HIV and AIDS services.
• Provide technical support to implementing partners in planning and supervision of pediatric HIV and Care activities, EID and MNCH.
• Participate in organizing trainings and mentorship on Pediatric HIV and AIDS to CHMTs and RHMTs and site Staff
• To assist in program monitoring and evaluation of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related
• Liaise with Pediatric HIV and AID mentors and ensure pediatric clinical mentorship is conducted at site level.
• Coordinate and organize pediatric clinical attachment for site staff at BAYLOR- Mwanza
• Interact with district mentors to assess needs and provide technical support where need identified
• To ensure establishment of active PITC service at all pediatric entry points.
• Liaise with laboratory and SCM team to support supply chain management services that ensures availability of pediatric HIV commodities (ARV pediatric formulation, DBS kits) at all levels within the districts and maintain continuous communication with MSD
• Liaise with M&E coordinator and ensure availability of growth chart monitoring tools and TB screening at all levels within the district
• Liaise with community program staff within AGPAHI to coordinate linkages and referral networks for exposed and infected infants/children within the supported districts
• To collaborate with RHMTs,CHMTs and Hospital Management Teams to design , implement innovative strategies for improving the quality of pediatric HIV and EID services
• Work closely with AGPAHI technical Staff to ensure monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual donor reporting of Pediatric HIV and AIDS indicators are well prepared and submitted timely.
• Liaise with RCH Manager and ensure implementation of pediatric HIV and AIDS activities at local partner sites.
Qualifications, Skills and ability
• Degree in Medical related field Preference will be given to the following;
• Minimum (3)three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment programs
• Experience in Pediatric HIV/AIDS programs Clinical experience of Pediatric HIV and AIDS
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 13th December, 2019 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to [email protected] Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.
2. Quality Improvement
- Company: (AGPAHI)
- Location: Tanzania
- State: Tanzania Jobs
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Tanzania
The purpose of this job is to provide assistance to supported facilities and CHMTs to develop continuous quality improvement teams, implement quality improvement plans, report and document all quality improvement initiatives. .
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement work plan and monitor the activities under this work plan to ensure they are executed as planned in the different regions;
• Initiate Quality Improvement activities in health facilities that are identified in the different activities run under the program based on analysis of C&T, PMTCT/EID, LAB,TB/HIV, PITC, SCM, CL data for reporting purposes to the donors;
• Participate in the development of tools and indicators that will be used in the field to ensure the work done and data collected is accurate, efficient and elaborate;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the quality improvement monitoring tools that are used by AGPAHI staff to monitor AGPAHI supported sites;
• Carry out regular performance measurements at health facilities and analyse the Quality Improvement data to ensure staff and sub-grantees apply Quality Improvement principles in their routine supportive supervision at the health facilities;
• Conduct site specific assessments of quality improvement capacity and monitor program officers to ensure data collected is of the required standard and quality;
• Oversee data collection activities related to quality improvement efforts by regularly sampling data from different health facilities to ensure the data collected is to the standards required by the donors;
• Support RHMT and CHMT Ql teams in the implementation of the National Quality Improvement Guidelines and National Comprehensive Supportive Supervision & Mentoring Guidelines to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the programs;
• Facilitate frequent trainings and workshop sessions that build the capacity of all technical staff to integrate Ql principles into their work and various departments in order to improve the their performance;
• Coordinate on-site Quality Improvement mentor programs and refresher courses for all program officers that have had previous trainings in Ql to initiate quality improvement initiatives in each department;
• Coordinate regular meetings to share M&E and Ql data and patient outcomes so that departments know how effective the program is and what are the areas that need more support and focus;
• Manage data and information generated from routine monitoring and evaluation and disseminate data and reports to RHMTs, CHMTs, sites and partners for decision making;
• Coordinate regular feedback to and information exchange with all stakeholders to share experiences in order to improve quality in partners’ program;
• Organise meetings at site-level with program officers in the review of data, flow charts and follow up of action plans through PDSA cycles in order to strengthen Quality Improvement in existing health management structure;
• Act as AGPAHFs primary liaison person with National AIDS Control Program and University Research Company (URC) to support them in implementation of National Ql program;
• Use results of Ql interventions in the development of reports, best practice documents and guidelines in collaboration with other -AGPAHI staff to share with AGPAHI, site staff and partners;
• Conduct semi-annual Quality Improvement campaigns to expand of Quality Improvement initiatives at health facilities,
Qualifications, Skills and ability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing or Social Sciences from a recognised institution
• Current registration with the Medical Council ofTanganyika or equivalent professional body
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience
Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of national laws and regulations governing paediatric AIDS services and operations;
• Experience working with donor funded organisations requiring community level engagement;
• Knowledge of relevant AGPAHI donor requirements;
• Ability to produce comprehensive reports;
• Proficiency in the use of databases such as Microsoft Access, Epi-lnfo and analytical software, such as STATA, SPSS, R;
• Skills in operational research;
• Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver training; and
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to gather appropriate information for decision making;
• Ability to openly consult with colleagues;
• Ability to set priorities accordingly;
• Ability to speak up in the face of unreasonable requests;
• Ability to apply new changes; and
• Ability to learn and retain new knowledge.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 13th December, 2019 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to [email protected] Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.