Position Summary:

The Zonal program Manager will work in close collaboration with the Technical Director to oversee day to day clinical operations to ensure smooth program implementation at the Zonal COE and outreach sites including leadership for clinical staff meetings and representation at all appropriate meetings. Will be responsible in providing supervision to clinical staff in provision of family-centered pediatric and adolescent HIV/AIDS care and treatment for patients in the zonal referral hospitals, LZ COE including more than 20% travel to Scale Up districts

Duties and Responsibilities

Spearhead provision of comprehensive pediatric HIV services at the COEs and in the Scale-up districts by supervising and supporting regional program officers and all clinical staff at LZ COE
Fostering positive internal and external relations with Government officials and the implementing partners
Organize regular data/technical implementation review meetings for Comprehensive Pediatric Testing, Care and Treatment to program staff
Provides continuous coaching and improvement of the quality of care and treatment by regular application of quality improvement and Site improvement and Monitoring Systems approaches
In collaboration with the Technical Director develop and scale up change packages that address the gaps and challenges to ensure continuum of care and response in attaining the 90-90-90 targets in scale up districts towards the global eradication of HIV.
Participate in developing program annual work plan, and budgeting activities, as well as review monthly budget Vs actual to advise clinical team on fund expenditure
Coordinates the focal groups in the development and writing of project reports, and ensures that all donor reports and project write-ups, including but not limited to annual reports, success stories and program briefs, are data driven and articulate a compelling story
Work with Technical Director and Chief of Party in resource mobilization and strategic plan development to guarantee programme sustainability and achieving Baylor-Tanzania mission
Supervise the clinical team to develop and adhere to standard operating procedures to meet program goals and ensure compliance with national rules and regulation, Baylor -Tanzania policies and procedures, and local laws
Facilitates information flow between management and clinical staff to ensure Zonal clinical operations align with program and donor requirements, and are in compliance with National standard operating procedures
Set annual objectives, Job Descriptions and conduct performance appraisal of the clinical staff at least twice in a year and provides a report to Technical Director
Prepare monthly duty roster for the clinical staff, review their timesheets, review and approve clinical staff leave
Review activity proposals, cash advance, requests for medical supplies, LPOs and accountabilities for program technical activities
Lead research activities in the zone

Qualifications / Skills

Masters of Medicine in Pediatrics or the equivalent from a recognized and accredited medical school
Registered by the Tanganyika Medical Council as a Medical Doctor with at least two years of working experience
Excellence in general pediatric medical care
Familiarity with general HIV care and treatment
Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation
Experience with medical education and leadership preferred
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs
Knowledge of computer skills is an added advantage

How to apply:

If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, Apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees should be addressed to:

Executive Director,

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania

P.O. Box 5208

Mwanza, Tanzania

An electronic copy of ONLY the application letter and CV should also be sent via email address: hr@baylortanzania.or.tz

The application should reach Baylor – Tanzania no later than April 17th, 2019.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.