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# Job Description


Join us in our efforts to end the HIV epidemic in Tanzania. Be part of the
winning team to advance global health and save the lives of people living with
HIV.

About HJFMRI Tanzania Program

The Walter Reed Program Tanzania WRP-T is a collaborative effort that
supports PEPFAR-funded HIV prevention and treatment activities in the Southern
Highlands and within the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces TPDF. HJF Medical
Research International, Inc Tanzania HJFMRI-T is a local non-profit that has
supported these efforts since 2004 for the Walter Reed Army Institute of
Research WRAIR. PEPFAR activities are conducted in close collaboration with
the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and
Children; and the President’s Office of the Regional Administration and Local
Government PORALG, through the Regional and Council Health Management Teams.

HJFMRI-T provides care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS and has
been actively involved in HIV and AIDS programming, providing resources,
personnel, and services to the Southern Highlands Zone. The program has
expanded from supporting the Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital to becoming a hub
for antiretroviral treatment in the zone; to community support through
decentralized services, with the overall objective of implementing research,
clinical HIV, prevention, care, and treatment services. HJFMRI-T currently
focuses specifically on four regions in the Southern Highlands zone, namely
Mbeya, Rukwa, Katavi, Songwe, and Ruvuma for VMMC services only. The program
also supports TPDF to implement a comprehensive HIV prevention care and
treatment program in 21 sites throughout the country.

Employment opportunities

HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania HJFMRI-T is seeking
qualified candidates to fill the positions listed below

Job Title Continuous Quality Improvement CQI Program Advisor, TPDF
Program

Reports to Chief of Party, TPDF Program

Location Dares Salaam

About HJF Medical Research International HJFMRI

With headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, HJFMRI works to support global health
programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Thailand. The Global Health
Program in Tanzania works in tandem with the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces
TPDF, Ministry of Health MOH, and President’s Office-Regional
Administration and Local Government PORALG and in collaboration with non-
government entities NGO, Community-Based Organizations CBO, and Faith-
Based Organizations FBO with the purpose of creating a lasting health change
in Tanzania. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our
multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the
communities.

General Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide technical advice to the HJFMRI-
supported TPDF HIV/AIDS program and ensure quality improvement initiatives are
mainstreamed into a comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment program.
The Continuous Quality Improvement Advisor will be part of a team of experts
whose focus will mainly be to improve the quality of the HIV/AIDS services
supported by HJFMRI to the TPDF.S/he will be based in Dar es Salaam with
frequent up to 40% travels to the program-supported sites for different
quality improvement activities. The CQI Program Advisor reports to the Chief
of Party, TPDF.

Duties and Responsibilities

-->Technically support TPDF sites to mainstream CQI activities in their work plans and monitor the implementation of these activities.
-->Build capacity of TPDF facility teams to ensure quality improvement activities are practiced at the facility level
-->Revive, newly establish and/or maintain facility CQI teams and support the teams to apply and monitor CQI interventions to improve the quality of services

-->Ensure availability and use of all national policies, guidelines, training manuals, recording and reporting tools and information, education, and communication materials that relate to the Quality Improvement Program/lnitiative.
-->Together with other technical advisors in the program, as well as facility and TPDF staff, develop clinical program quality indicators and track them over time, using the results for remediation of gaps and challenges in a timely manner

-->Receive Ql reports from Ql sites on a regular basis, analyze the data, and submit written reports to the site leadership and HJFMRI technical team.
-->Participate in Ql meetings at the zonal level, notably for program staff and representatives of implementing partners to discuss Ql issues
-->Participate in Ql meetings at local and national levels GoT and USG

Facilitate and participate in site visits to Ql programs and projects to
assess the progress in implementation and to deal with challenges

-->Effectively collaborate with facility-based clinical teams and health facilities’ CQI teams to provide technical assistance and periodically measure and improve the quality of HIV/AIDS and related care.
-->Build an organized mentorship capacity at the zonal level and develop tools for tracking the program achievements.
-->Assure consistency of HIV/AIDS care and treatment services in supported sites as per established national guidelines as HIV/AIDS services are decentralized to satellite levels.
-->Coordinate and conduct training of health care workers in HIV/AIDS care-related Ql activities.
-->Collaborate with TPDF to identify CQI implementation gaps and develop evidence-based interventions to rectify and maintain quality HIV/AIDS services.
-->Collaborate with HJFMRI technical leads and TPDF to develop an effective and coordinated approach to supportive supervision.
-->Effectively work with facility-based clinical teams to provide on-site Ql consultations and coaching to supported sites using information gathered during assessments such as supportive supervision and SIMS visits, so that identified gaps and challenges are remediated using evidence-based CQI approaches
-->Communicate best practices and updates to ensure consistency in the program application and to maximize effectiveness in overall program implementation and management

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

-->MD with a degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
-->At least 5 years experience with HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs supported by PEPFAR.
-->Prior experience coordinating HIV/AIDS quality improvement initiatives.
-->Experience in planning and implementation of HIV & AIDS programs, particularly PEPFAR funded programs.
-->Conversant with national CQI policies and guidelines’
-->Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills in English
-->Excellence in mentorship, coaching, facilitating, and team-building skills
-->Demonstrable understanding of monitoring and evaluation, especially data analysis
-->Willingness to abide by all ethics and compliance policies of HJFMRI



Apply Now Through










Email recruitment@wrp.or.tz

Cover letters and resumes should be sent by mail through post/EMS/DHL/ or any
reliable Courier to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, P.O. Box
6396, Mbeya, or sent through e-mail to **recruitment@wrp.or.tz.**

**NOTE To be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the
SUBJECT LINE.**

Applications that are hand-delivered will not be accepted. The deadline for
submitting the application is April 28, 2021. Those who do not meet the
minimum requirements, as detailed in the job description below, will not be
considered.




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