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Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) is an indigenous NGO established under nongovernmental organization act No 24 of 2002 in 2011. THPS works in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Community Development Gender Elderly and Special Groups;  Regional  Administration  and  Local  Governments  (PORALG), Ministry of Health  in Zanzibar and Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) with a goal of ensuring accessible high-quality health care and social welfare services to all Tanzanians; through strengthening of health and community systems.

THPS is seeking competent, experienced, dynamic and qualified candidates to fill the below positions.

Position title:     Clinical Advisor – HIV Prevention and treatment (2)

Reports to:          District Manager

Location:            Shinyanga & Tanga

Overall job Summary: To provide technical support to health care providers (HCPs) on provision of high-quality client centered, multidisciplinary family-focused HIV prevention, and treatment at services at supported facilities in Shinyanga, and Tanga regions. This entails targeted HIV testing services, optimized Provider Initiated testing and Counseling (PITC), same day enrollment into antiretroviral  treatment  (ART)  of  newly identified  PLHIV,  effective  adherence  and  retention strategies and minimizing lost to follow up (LTFU), TB integration, opportunistic infection prevention, and ensuring viral load suppression. S/He will work with the PMTCT/Pediatrics field officers and community services team to ensure that HCPs, expert clients and community volunteers are well equipped with skills to appropriately manage infants, children and adolescents living with HIV according to national and international standards.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

  • To conduct supportive supervision, on job training, continuous medical education and training to HCPs and supportive cadres on client centered comprehensive HIV services towards epidemic control.
  • Under leadership of District Managers support HFs in the assigned districts to implement program activities that meet targets on HIV prevention, treatment, adherence and retention to

ART, TB/HIV collaborative activities, HTS, PMTCT, Laboratory, CECAP and GBV; (also

DREAMS and VMMC in Shinyanga region).

  • Support health providers and community teams to implement evidence-based innovations to retain key and vulnerable populations living with HIV identified in community settings
  • Ensure PLHIV efficient HVL and TB samples transported and results documentation for proper HIV viral load monitoring.
  • Facilitate pediatric optimization for pediatric clients on ART in the assigned districts.
  • To ensure QI initiatives are implemented in all supported HFs in the districts.
  • Ensure availability of national HIV prevention and treatment guidelines and tools at supported sites.
  • Ensure 100% achievement of donor and government key performance indicators in health facilities allocated to the incumbent as Mlezi.
  • Perform and other relevant duties assigned by Supervisors.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

  • Medical Degree is mandatory.
  • Candidates with Master’s degree (MPH or equivalent) will have added advantage.
  • At least five years of experience in donor-funded HIV Care, Treatment and Support Program implementation in Tanzania.
  • Familiarity with national, regional, district and facility level health care systems in Tanzania.
  • Experience in working in collaboration with local government partners (R/CHMTS) and NGOs.
  • Ability to  deal  effectively  and  diplomatically  with  multiple  government  agencies,  non- governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private sector.
  • Proven interpersonal skills in working effectively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in Swahili and English
  • Computer knowledge

How to apply:

Please apply through:  https://erp.thps.or.tz/jobs

Deadline is December 5, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women, people living with HIV/AIDS and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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