The Henry M.

Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF)

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve
military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing
and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the
armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a
vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private
partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical
researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their
research goals.

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This position will be in support of HJF Medical Research International, Inc.

Tanzania (HJFMRI) program.

Responsibilities

The District Program Lead oversees the implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania
PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective district council as guided by the PEPFAR
Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies,
SOPS, and donor rules and regulations. The incumbent coordinates the provision
of supportive supervision, mentorship, and coaching (for the clinical component)
and assists in the development and oversees the implementation of remediation
plans for gaps identified at the health facilities across all technical areas/domains
in the respective district. The position takes the lead in determining gaps in
capabilities among SHL Program supported facility staff in the respective district
council, development, and implementation of various capacity-building programs
to bridge the identified gaps in capabilities among facility staff to deliver quality
HIV/AIDS services. The incumbent manages planning and implementation of
various initiatives and activities to achieve specific goals and objectives set by
HJFMRI Tanzania in their respective district or council, including conducting basic
M&E activities to monitor HIV care and treatment programs. The position is based
in Mbeya and reports to the Regional Program Manager for Mbeya region.

 Manage the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR

HIV Program in the respective district council as guided by the PEPFAR

Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI

policies, SOPs, in country and USG rules and regulations.

 Develop annual work plans and objectives for the programs within the

district considering the needs and priorities set by the organization in

collaboration with R/CHMT.

 Oversee the execution of HIV programs in the respective district or council,

ensuring that resources, timelines, and budgets are appropriately allocated

and utilized.

 Monitor and track performance progress to assess effectiveness, data

demand, and usage and make necessary adjustments for continuous

improvement together with collaborating with the M&E team to ensure the

availability of M&E tools and their correct use for data recording and

reporting.

 Coordinate regular program review meetings for the facility and community

at the district level.

 Ensure CHMT and facility staff establish CQI teams that meet regularly to

identify service delivery challenges and improve on them based on the

tested interventions. This includes the establishment of HIV care multi-

disciplinary teams at the facility level.

 Work with CHMT and facilities to identify clinical, infrastructure, and human

resource needs for the quality implementation of HIV care and treatment

services in the council.

 Ensure the program targets are shared and owned by the council

authorities, and facilities, and every effort is done to ensure targets are

achieved at the end of the year.

 Ensure coordination and support of the availability of HIV commodities

through HJFMRI gap fillings and collaborations with the CHMT, SCMS, and

MSD.

 Collaborate with CHMTs to coordinate the implementation and monitoring

of HTS, linkage, integrated HIV care and treatment services, RCH/PMTCT

activities, early infant diagnosis (EID), TB/HIV collaborative activities, PrEP

services at the facility and community, GBV, VMMC and CECAP services at

the facility level and through outreach activities and ensure the services are

delivered in accordance with the national guidelines.

 Capacitate the healthcare workers and facilities by performing regular

supportive supervision, mentorship, and technical assistance visits at

HJFMRI supported Care and Treatment facilities in line with program

objectives and MoH guidelines and cooperation with CHMTs and RHMTs.

 Collaborate with the Regional Program Manager, Community Program

Coordinators and Senior Technical Advisors to develop action plans to gaps

identified in the HIV/AIDS continuum of care during supportive supervision

and oversee the implementation and follow-up of said action plans.

  Liaise with the District Data Manager and collaborate with CHMT to ensure

proper documentation and reporting of all indicators and provide timely

remediation of underperformance in the district.

 Facilitate and coordinate Quality Improvement activities/initiatives with

facility QI teams for sustainable performance improvement.

 Liaise with District Pharmacist, District Lab Technologist and HJFMRI Supply

Chain Management team to support supply chain management services and

ensure uninterrupted availability of HIV commodities at all levels within the

district.

 Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor that are necessary to

achieve the objectives of this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

 Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) required. Postgraduate training in public

health or related studies of internal medicine or infectious diseases

preferred.

 At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in HIV/AIDS clinical and

prevention care programs in Africa.

 PEPFAR (DoD, USAID, or CDC) and experience working with international

NGOs in a cross-cultural setting preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Good understanding of the health policies governing the HIV sector in

Tanzania, knowledge of health systems and administrative structure from

national to district level.

 Demonstratable ability to write technical documents (proposals and

reports), present complex information in a concise and easily

comprehensible manner.

 Analytical, problem-solving, and exceptional organizational skills.

 Ability to travel up to 70% of the time to SHL Program supported health

facilities in the respective district to undertake various activities aimed at

fulfilling the objectives of this position.

 Detail-oriented (attentive to details) and able to perform well in a high-

pressure environment.

 Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship skills, including

flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural communicative competence, and respect

for colleagues.

 Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.

 Ability to build and maintain sound relationships with multiple

stakeholders; competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal

relationships at all levels.

 Proficient in MS Office applications.

 Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.

 Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.

 Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.

 Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.

Work Environment

 This position will take place primarily in a office setting.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background

check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional
references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a
criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if
applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated
minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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