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Pediatrics/PMTCT/CECAP Officer at ICAP, Geita, Tanzania

ICAP

Pediatrics/PMTCT/CECAP Officer at ICAP, Geita, Tanzania

ICAP

Full time Job

Date Posted: November 10, 2023

Application deadline:

Expired on: November 15, 2023 12:00am

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Job description

Support the design, implementation, M&E, data use, CQI, reporting, and
documentation of pediatric and adolescent HIV, PMTCT, and CECAP activities.
 Work with CHMTs and other ICAP staff to build capacity and mentor facility providers
on the implementation of program priorities such as accelerating index testing for
biological children, focused HIV testing for adolescents aged 15-19, provision of
optimal ART regimen for children, pediatrics and youth-friendly services, psychosocial
support, EID, maternal retesting, viral load testing, mentor mother initiatives, and all
other interventions as per the national and donor guidance.
 Work with district teams to implement innovative, data-driven, quality pediatric and
adolescent HIV treatment, PMTCT, and CECAP services.
 Work as part of the multi-disciplinary technical team to provide site support to district
teams in ensuring linkages between PMTCT, EID, TB/HIV, and pediatric and adolescent
HIV services
 Provide TA to the CHMT members and support facilities in planning, implementation,
M&E, and reporting of pediatric and adolescent HIV, PMTCT, and CECAP services.
 Collaborate with CHMT to assess and implement initiatives to address skill and
resource needs in pediatric and adolescent HIV, PMTCT, and CECAP services through
supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job training, and design remediation
strategies using CQI methodologies.
 Ensure compliance with national and international standards and best practices for
program implementation and that all programs are implemented per national
guidelines and policy, protocols, SOPs, good clinical practice, and ethical/regulatory
requirements.
 Provide oversight of pediatric and adolescent HIV clubs within the district council
 Participate in the data collection, analysis, and use at facility and district council levels
and contribute to the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
 Lead the documentation of program success stories and lessons learned in the
relevant technical areas for internal and external release/publication.

Lead HTS and HIV prevention-related supervision related to PMTCT & EID in the
respective council in collaboration with the CHMTs
 Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings for sharing challenges and strategies for
the improvement of pediatric and adolescent HIV, PMTCT, and CECAP activities
 Support sites to understand targets, align their strategies and activities towards them
and meet their set performance targets
 Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
Required Education:

Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent)
Required Technical Experience:

Minimum 3 years’ work experience in the HIV field
with a donor-funded organization, including demonstrated experience and knowledge
working on pediatric and adolescent HIV treatment, PMTCT, and CECAP programs.
o Preferred: Experience working with PEPFAR-funded HIV programs.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English required.
 Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint at the minimum;
preferred proficiency with statistical Software such as SAS and SPSS).
 Ability to provide high-quality technical assistance to districts and facilities.
 Ability to work with a diverse team.
 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong problem-solving
skills.

Application deadline:

Expired on: November 15, 2023

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