Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Pediatric Advisor Job Vacancy in Tanzania

DescriptionThe Pediatric
Advisor (PA) plays a key role in the development of EGPAF Tanzania’s pediatric
focus and strategy. The PA provides technical advice to the Technical Director
and the Country Director of EGPAF Tanzania, builds capacity of sub-grantees’
and EGPAF’s staff in neonatal and child health, in particular in the
prevention, care and treatment of pediatric HIV, develops innovative approaches
to improve the program and acts as a valuable source of information for the
MOHSW and implementing partners while continuously advocating for high quality
health services for HIV exposed or infected children and their families.

MAJOR DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Development
   and implementation of EGPAF Tanzania’s pediatric strategy (20% of time)
1. Continuously
   reviewing EGPAF Tanzania’s strategies on neonatal and child health, with
   particular focus on pediatric HIV and providing technical assistance for
   further improvement of EGPAF Tanzania’s programs
2. *
   Regular meet with coordinators of program components and address the
   pediatric issues concerned
3. * Work
   with M&E department to regular monitor progress towards pediatric
   targets
4. * Work
   with regional teams on identifying and addressing region specific
   pediatric issues.
5. Implementing
   and updating EGPAF Tanzania’s Pediatric Framework
6. Participate
   in Foundation’s overall activities concerning pediatric strategies

1. Coordinate
   pediatric partnerships (20% of time)
1. Coordinate
   cooperation with Pediatric Association of Tanzania (PAT)
2. *
   Monitor pediatric mentoring through PAT members
3. Coordinate
   collaboration with BIPAI (Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative)
   
4. *
   Coordinate pediatric clinical attachment program
5. *
   Supervise and provide orientation and technical support to Baylor PACs at
   KCMC
6. Participate
   in coordination of CCFCC at KCMC
7. *
   Coordinate the outreach activities( CPEP) in Arusha and Kilimanjaro
   region
8. *
   Coordinate pediatric clinical attachment program at KCMC
9. *
   Obtain and submit CPEP reports quarterly
10. *
    Support the POPC responsible for KCMC in supportive supervision
11. Develop
    further pediatric partnerships

1. Pediatric
   capacity building of partners (50% of time)
1. Closely
   collaborate with the Training and Capacity Building department (TCB) in
   the planning and facilitation of trainings related to neonatal and child
   health, including pediatric HIV
2. *
   Participate in trainings building pediatric capacity of subgrantees (i.e.
   refresher trainings, comprehensive pediatric HIV training)
3. *
   Assist in addressing site specific needs by direct didactic training and
   mentoring
4. * Development
   of new training curricula; improvement of existing training curricula
5. *
   Specifically ensure that guideline changes are addressed and shared
6. Coordinate
   and supervise the role out and improvement of the District Mentorship
   Program
7. *
   Supervise the DM activities in all regions in cooperation with the field
   offices

1. Provide
   technical support to MOHSW, implementing partners and other stakeholders
   in Tanzania (10 % of time)
1. Communicate
   and share with MOHSW NACP and RCH section activities, observations and
   interventions as conducted by the Foundation in relevance to neonatal and
   child health, including pediatric HIV
2. Participate
   in the Technical Working Group Pediatric AIDS Tanzania
3. Participate
   in other technical working groups as need arises
4. Assist
   in the documentation and dissemination of important achievements and
   developments in child health and pediatric HIV amongst stakeholders

Other Duties:

The PA will be
expected to undertake other duties from time to time, as discussed and agreed
with the Technical Director and the Country Director.

Workstation:

The position is
based in Dar es Salaam and frequent travel (max 40%) to other parts of the
country is a core requirement of this position. Occasional travel outside
Tanzania may be necessary.

Education
and experience

• Medical
  degree with a specialization in Pediatrics
• Extensive
  clinical experience in neonatal and child health services, in particular
  care of HIV exposed children and their families in resource poor settings
• Extensive
  experience in training and capacity building, with a focus on coaching and
  mentoring
• At
  least three years of proven experience in HIV-project management
• Proven
  experience in documentation of pediatric strategic frameworks and
  reporting on best practices and lessons learned
• At
  least three years of work experience in Africa, preferably in Tanzania
• MPH
  desirable

Essential
Skills and Knowledge

• Energetic,
  pro-active, independent and self-motivated
• Excellent
  analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent
  management and diplomatic skills
• Ability
  to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of team
• Skills
  and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building
• Extensive
  knowledge on neonatal and child health, in particular HIV prevention and
  care
• Good
  understanding of basic IT programs (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, email
  etc.), knowledge of statistical programs an advantage
• Fluency
  in English, both oral and written

Desirable
Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge
  of existing in country key stakeholders in HIV related activities
• Experience
  in working for an international NGO
• Knowledge
  of USAID / CDC procedures, rules and regulations
• Knowledge
  of Kiswahili language an advantage.

How
to apply

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PEDAIDS&cws=1&rid=661