Leads implementation, coordination, monitoring, and quality improvement of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV program across health facilities and communities within the assigned district council, reporting to the Songwe Regional Program Manager. The role involves about 75% travel within the district.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective district council.
- Develop annual work plans and program objectives in collaboration with the Regional and Council Health Management Teams.
- Oversee program execution, including the allocation and utilization of resources, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitor performance, data demand, and data usage, and make adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure the availability and correct use of M&E tools.
- Coordinate regular program review meetings for facilities and communities at district level.
- Support the establishment and regular functioning of continuous quality improvement teams and facility HIV care multidisciplinary teams.
- Work with CHMTs and facilities to identify clinical, infrastructure, and human resource needs for HIV care and treatment services.
- Ensure program targets are shared with and achieved by council authorities and facilities.
- Coordinate the availability of HIV commodities through HJFMRI gap-filling and collaboration with CHMT, SCMS, and MSD.
- Coordinate implementation and monitoring of HIV testing, linkage, HIV care and treatment, PMTCT, early infant diagnosis, TB/HIV, PrEP, and CECAP services.
- Conduct supportive supervision, mentorship, and technical assistance visits to HJFMRI-supported care and treatment facilities.
- Develop action plans to address gaps identified during supportive supervision and oversee their implementation.
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of program indicators and timely remediation of district underperformance.
- Facilitate quality improvement activities with facility QI teams.
- Coordinate with district pharmacy, laboratory, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of HIV commodities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine degree.
- Postgraduate training in public health or related studies, internal medicine, or infectious diseases preferred.
- HIV/AIDS clinical and prevention care expertise.
- Knowledge of PEPFAR HIV programs and Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Program coordination, planning, implementation, and management skills.
- Supportive supervision, mentorship, coaching, and capacity-building skills.
- Monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of quality improvement and remediation planning.
- Excellent organization, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with government, healthcare, community, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Strong integrity, confidentiality, flexibility, and professional judgment.
