EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

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About HJFMRI Tanzania

HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) implements two (2) PEPFAR supported HIV care and treatment programs through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) of the US – Department of Defence (DoD) in close collaboration with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH) and the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG). The interventions supported under these two programs include HIV Testing Services, Adult and Pediatric Care and Treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV Collaboration, CECAP, Supply Chain Management, Laboratory Services, Research and Community HIV Services including DREAMS.

The Southern Highlands (SHL) Program works with the Regional and Council Health Management Teams to implement these interventions in Rukwa, Katavi, Mbeya, and Songwe while in Ruvuma region, the program implements Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) intervention only.  The Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Program implements the same interventions in 21 Military Health facilities in both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the open positions listed below.

Position Overview

The Regional Program Manager manages the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program

(prevention, care, treatment, and research activities) in the respective region as guided by the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, the Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies and SOPS as well as donor rules and regulations. The position provides leadership to HJFMRI Tanzania regional staff towards the achievement of the HJFMRI Tanzania HIV Program targets in the respective region. The position collaborates with the clinical and community partners and other stakeholders in the respective region to ensure excellent delivery of comprehensive HIV prevention, care, treatment, and research services in the region. In collaboration with the central Program staff, the position provides guidance, mentorship, coaching and / or training to the HJFMRI Tanzania Regional staff including the District Program Lead, Community Program Coordinator, Regional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead, Regional Lab Lead, Supply Chain Officer, and Regional VMMC Officer. The position represents the HJFMRI-Tanzania Senior Management Team in all matters pertaining to the implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective region with specific directions and support from the Senior Management Team. The incumbent is responsible for the successful implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective region in line with the Tanzania laws, PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Ministry of Health guidelines, HJF / MRI policies, and SOPs as well as USG rules and regulations. The position reports to the Program Director, with a functional dotted line to the Operations Director on Administration-Operations (Admin-Ops) activities.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program (prevention, care, treatment, and research) activities in the respective region in line with the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Ministry of Health guidelines and HJFMRI policies and SOPs.
• Collaborate with the central Program staff to provide guidance, mentorship, coaching and training to as well as supervise the HJFMRI Tanzania regional staff including the District Program Lead, Community Program Coordinator, Regional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead, Regional Lab Lead, Supply Chain Officer, and Regional VMMC Officer to ensure they have the requisite skills to deliver successfully the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective region.
• Inform or update and advise the HJFMRI Tanzania Senior Management Team [through the Program Director, SHL Program] on issues or developments that are affecting or may affect the implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program implementation in the respective region.
• Collaborate with central Program staff to perform analytics (diagnostic, descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics), in the respective region, showing HIV Program implementation patterns, challenges, opportunities, for insights, effective decision making, and strategy development.
• Provide technical support to the HJFMRI Tanzania regional staff, RHMT, CHMT, and health care providers [at the site level] to ensure efficient delivery of quality HIV Program services.
• Process site visits reports generated by the HJFMRI Tanzania regional staff and provide feedback and summative reports to the Program Director.
• Mobilize Program and RAS/DED resources to address gaps identified by the regional team.
• Support the RHMTS, CHMTS and facility staff to establish CQI teams that meet regularly to identify service delivery challenges and address them based on the tested interventions. This includes the incorporation of CQI initiatives into WITS.
• Coordinate with the RHMT, CHMT and CSOs for an effective mentorship program in the region based on the gaps identified from site visits.
• Ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation of the programmatic and operation activities in the region.
• Collaborate with the central HJFMRI Tanzania team in the development and monitoring of HJFMRI Tanzania central work plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with clinical, community partners and other stakeholders to develop annual partners’ work plans and budgets that meet the MoH/PEPFAR/HJFMRI strategies for HIV services delivery.
• Ensure the program targets are shared and owned by the facilities and every effort is made to ensure targets are achieved at the end of the year.
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the partner’s planned activities and work plans.
• Ensure the program implementation is in line with the approved annual work plans and budgets.
• Ensure program technical and operational activities are in line with the Tanzania laws and MoH guidelines, HJFMRI policies and donor rules and regulations.
• Represent the HJFMRI Tanzania in the CHMT and advocate for a gradual inclusion of HIV Program activities in the council plans.
• Under specific directions and / or guidance and support from the Senior Management Team, represent the HJFMRI-Tanzania Senior Management Team in all matters pertaining to the implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective region.
• Assist the Senior Management Team in building strong relationships with partner organizations, including but not limited to the regional and district health and Local Government Authorities.
• Ensure improved linkages between clinical and community services.
• Manage the regional program review meetings and facilitate those at the district levels.
• Ensure optimal use of available resources for the program under his/her jurisdiction.
• Raise capacity building needs and provide support in different trainings in the region.
• Organize regional HIV case reviews panels to help build the capacity of providers on advanced clinical management of HIV patients.
• Manage the availability of HIV/AIDS commodities through HJFMRI gap fillings and collaborations with the RHMT, CHMT, Supply Chain Management System and MSD.
• Manage samples collection, transportation, processing, and results flow back to the facilities for quality management of clients.
• Ensure HIV clinical and community service data is well documented, compiled, and reported based on the MoH and USG reporting schedules.
• Work with RHMT, CHMT and facilities to identify Monitoring and Evaluation tools, clinical, infrastructure, and human resource needs for the quality implementation of HIV care and treatment services in the region.
• Timely submit program activity reports from clinical and community partners to the respective director.
• Review program data and submit reports to the Program Director, SHL Program.
• Supervise all the regional-based staff and facilitate conducive working conditions.
• Ensure program staff and partners compliance with the Tanzania laws, HJFMRI and USG financial regulations. 33) Ensures partners always have available funding as per our agreements.
• Review partner’s programmatic and financial reports, provide feedback and timely submit to the Program Director.
• Monitor the activities conducted by the partners and ensure they abide by the HJFMRI and USG contract and regulations.
• Oversees all processes for identifying appropriate goods and services to be purchased to support the program’s needs in the respective region.
• Raise needs for infrastructure support to partners and engage the necessary authorities to ensure the supported funds are utilized as per PEPFAR allowable costs.
• Ensure operational activities are supporting HJFMRI program implementation at the regional level.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) required. Master’s degree in public health or MBA preferred.
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programming and clinical experience in the management of HIV/AIDS patients, 5 years of supervisory experience a must.
• Large donor experience required. DoD, USAID, or CDC and experience working with international NGOs in a crosscultural setting preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time within the region.
• Clear understanding of the Tanzania regulatory environment, health systems and administrative structures, including working with the Regional Government (RC/RAS offices with the RHMT teams and DC/DED Offices with the CHMT teams).
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.
• Excellent organization and communication skills including a demonstrated ability to write technical documents and give state-of-the-art presentations.
• Analytical, problem solving and exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain sound relationships with multi stakeholders; competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Ability to multitask, successfully manage work pressure, with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines. Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.

APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications (cover letter and updated CV with three professional referees, in PDF format) should be submitted to [email protected] not later than 13^th October 2023. Hand-delivered applications shall not be accepted. To be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. As detailed in the job description(s) below, those who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

HJFMRI is an equal-opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to Apply. 

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