Senior Technical Advisor – Family Planning Services

About Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

EGPAF is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us in our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Job Description

Title: Senior Technical Advisor – Family Planning Services

Department: Technical

Location: Karatu, Tanzania

Reports To: Senior Strategic Results Manager

Classification: Full-time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The Council Results Management Coordinator is a self-motivated individual who will provide direct council-level oversight of the Regional Acceleration Strategy (RAS+), and is charged with the overall implementation of USAID Afya Yangu (My Health) Northern supported activities in collaboration with CHMTs, in charges of facilities in the councils and health care providers at facility level and CHWs and volunteers at community levels working as case management teams. The Council Results Management Coordinator will be responsible for the councils project results including planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation and reporting as per required frequency to the different levels. He/she has a council level project representation and relationship management function including sub-partners and collaborative partners within he councils in close coordination with CHMTs. Reporting to the Senior Strategic Results Manager (SSRM), The Council Results Management Coordinator in close collaboration with CHMTs leads a strong case management team assigned to the council including technical advisors, and officers, M&E staff and operations staff, council-owned health care workers, Afya Endelevu mechanism recruited staff, FBOs staff and CHWs and volunteers supporting project funded interventions within the council. He/she provides implementation oversight to maximize efficient use of council level available RAS+ resource utilization, guided by the level of support needed to achieve overall district council and respective facilities project results.

The Council Results Management Coordinator will ensure USAID Afya Yangu (My Health) Northern implementation is well planned, coordinated, and executed with quality and accountability using the case management team approach that will be data-driven in prioritization of service quality gaps identified and performance challenges of the councils and its facilities. The Council Results Management Coordinator will work and coordinate with CHMTs to support a sustained response, designed to address the program sustainability. This includes jointly planning of council level RAS Strategy activities, monitoring and evaluation including weekly, monthly, and quarterly project activities monitoring as well as taking immediate course correction actions to prevent underperformance and maintain quality supported services.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) with more than 3 years of experience working or supporting project implementation at the council or regional level with a focus on HIV/AIDS, FP, RCH and TB programs in Tanzania.
• Master’s in Public Health or other relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage

Bonus Points

• At least 3 years of proven project coordination and support including hands-on experience in the planning implementation, monitoring, and results tracking, and reporting at the council, regional or national level of donor-funded project(s)
• Understanding of local RCH, HIV, TB, and FP integration context within health facilities and community levels
• Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Understanding donor-funded project requirements and knowledge of US Rules and Regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Kiswahili); strong critical thinking, problem-solving and attentiveness to detail

Additional Information

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) began supporting HIV and AIDS programming in Tanzania in 2003 and established a country office in 2004. Since then, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other key partners, EGPAF has expanded its scope to include integrated HIV, GBV, TB, and Family Planning services. EGPAF Tanzania’s efforts focus on client-centered approaches that address gaps in health service delivery and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. EGPAF’s work in Tanzania is supported by multiple global and regional initiatives aimed at building sustainable and locally-led health systems.

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English: www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).