AGPAHI is implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent people to fill various positions as per the AGPAHI organogram
Position Title: SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, CECAP SERVICES
Reports to: ZONAL PROGRAM MANAGER
Duty station: MWANZA
Position Overview: Senior Program Officer, CECAP will work as a key member of AGPAHI’s Technical team, under the management of the Zonal Program Manager and the technical leadership of the RCH manager. The SPO, CECAP will work in close collaboration with program officers reproductive and child health services(PO RCH) and will work in close collaboration with other staff members to ensure that all activities that need to be performed in AGPAHI’s programs which fall under the Zonal office (including reporting of the technical managers) are executed with required standard.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the RCH manager and Regional teams to jointly implement the CECAP work plan.
- To oversee effective implementation of Cervical Cancer Prevention Program and in particular Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon activities.
- Provide strategic direction technical oversight, and ensure appropriate support for the development and implementation of program activities in Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (CECAP);
- Work closely with the MOHCDGEC, other PRRR implementing partners and other key stakeholders to support implementation of the MOHCDGEC CECAP strategies;
- To build working relationship and provide technical support to Regional and Council Health Management Teams (RHMT and CHMTs) in planning, coordination and supervision of cervical cancer screening activities in their regions/ councils.
- To support R/CHMT to organize and facilitate training of health care providers on cervical cancer prevention program and to build capacity of the health facility staffs to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies including CO2 and 5% vinegar are available.
- To coordinate and support the MOHCDGEC to supervise and mentor health care workers at AGPAHI supported sites implementing CECAP activities.
- To support R/CHMT to build the capacity of service providers in documentation, data collection and analysis;
- Participate actively in CECAP TWG meetings and forums.
Reflective practice and organizational learning
- Document lessons learnt and provide inputs into the way forward/best practices for project implementation.
- Assist in the dissemination of lessons learnt and better practices from the CECAP projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Preferred Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Degree in medical related field preferably BSc Nursing Officer/Higher diploma nursing/clinical medicine.
- Post graduate training in public health is an advantage
- Practical experience (minimum 3 years) in implementing RCH/CECAP and in HIV/AIDS programs in Tanzania.
- At least three years professional experience in HIV program management.
- Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Government Ministry of Health, R/CHMT.
- Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training in CECAP, HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
- Significant and up to date knowledge of the current CECAP, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best practices.
- Friendly disposition and strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong initiative, independence, creativity, and sound judgment;
- Service oriented and flexible with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player with a high level of commitment, able to manage multiple high priority tasks at a go.
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
- Flexible to travel >50%
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Power Point etc;
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, 8th December, 2017 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
Please mention the title of the position in your email subject and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter. Submission can also be dropped physically or by post in the address below:
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative
Plot 372, House No. 7 Chole Road (Near Coco Beach)
P.O. Box 38252 Dar es Salaam
