Locally known as the Walter Reed Southern Highlands AIDS Program, the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
is an international non-governmental organization working in several
countries conducting research studies and providing care and treatment
to people. From the American People affected by HIV / AIDS. HJFMRI is funded by the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PEPFAR. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHSW), HJFMRI has
been leading a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in the
Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004 with support from the
President's Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program is based within the Mbeya Referral Hospital and has since extended to more than 100 health facilities in Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma regions, which collectively represent a catchment area of about 6 million people. Mbeya region is one of high prevalence regions in Tanzania and expansion of HIV care and treatment programs is critical.
Walter Reed Program is seeking qualified candidate to fill the positions below.
PMI Malaria Program Manager at Water Reed Program-Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam
Job Summary:
The Malaria PMI Program Manager (PM) will manage subordinate diagnostics
and training staff and short-term contract staff in executing current
activities and develop future plans and operations. Under the
supervision of the MPD the
incumbent will manage the in-country PMI malaria program operations by
planning coordinating and executing and directing when needed the PMI
malaria activities. This incumbent will: develop and write work plans;
and coordinate with partnering organizations in the piloting and
scale-up of a national malaria diagnostics program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership and managerial support for the Laboratory Coordinator (LC) and Training Coordinator (TC)
in the area of malaria diagnostics to implement quality assurance and
quality control strategies to improve malaria laboratory practices.
Supervise the PMI team and provide technical assistance for malaria diagnostics.
Support the implementation of improved malaria diagnostics including
assisting in field work and promoting the professional development of
the WRP-T malaria program staff.
Supervise the LC and TC to ensure proper budgeting and accountability for financial matters regarding field support and implementation of WRP project assist in developing budgets.
Assisting in procurement of needed reagents and supplies and overseeing proper budget expenditures under his/her purview.
Provide biannual evaluations of the LC and the Te.
Assist in the evaluation of current activities and practices. seeking
and developing new or innovative test-based malaria diagnostic practices
to improve health facility services delivery.
Strengthen the capacity of WRP program
activities by forecasting. procuring. and maintaining supply stocks
working with implementing partners in developing systems to support
these activities.
Maximize networking with Tanzania Government health bodies and USG
Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) to promote and facilitate WRP-T malaria program activities.
Participate in committees and working groups as appropriate to support the overall USG effort under PM.
Offer expertise to other USG funded partners and sites in the development of quality laboratory services.
Assist the MPD. TC and LC in preparing funding documents. written reports. and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
Coordinate activities with Tanzanian partners and support the preparation of legal agreements when needed.
Travel within Tanzania for the purpose of program management. continued
service development. implementation and evaluation and service delivery.
Oversee partners to ensure the collection of quality data and the reporting of this data as required.
Assists in-country partners and WRAIR technical directors in the submission of annual funding requests for continued support of care and treatment
activities.
Provide monthly reports to Deputy Country Director and WRAIR technical directors or designatedPOC(s}.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline (science or management); Masters
Degree in Business Management. Public Health. International Relations
or a relevant technical field is preferred.
Program management experience and training in international settings. in particular. within a developing country situation
Budget development. management and reporting
Excellent communication skills; ability to troubleshoot technical
procedures; ability to work independently and supervise others Knowledge
about malaria disease. prevention and diagnostics Conversant in
Kiswahili
Two to five years of experience in health related project management and leadership experience managing multi-sector programs.
Malaria Program Training Officer at Water Reed Program-Tanzania
Reports to: Malaria program Training Coordinator
Location: Dar es Salaam
General Overview
The Training Officer will be based in Dar es Salaam
and directly support the Program Training Coordinator to manage, plan,
coordinate and oversee all training activities to be undertaken under
theWRP.
Under the supervision of the Training Coordinator, the incumbent will
support program training operations through a combination of directing,
managing, planning, coordination and execution during all scheduled
training events. The Training Officer will ensure both trainers and
trainees are available for the courses.
In partnership with the MOHSW the
Training Officer will assign instructors to conduct training. The
Training Officer will be responsible for reviewing /preparing course
schedules, supporting the development and running of malaria training at
the Zonal training centers, and providing assistance, as requested, to
support the NMCP /ZMCP training programs.
The Training Officer will attend meetings and seminars to ensure WPR remains
up to date with training trends and methodologies in Tanzania, and to
develop networking with other actors. The Training Officer also has a
responsibility to monitor instructors during lectures and laboratory
demonstrations to evaluate performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate training activities in collaboration with partners and funding organizations' requirements.
Organize WRP initiated training programs
Performing needs assessments to identify WRP priorities
Preparation and implementation of an annual training program schedule
Contact training coordinators and/or different partner organizations to
plan for trainings as per scheduled program time lines.
Contact training coordinators and line managers to determine the
location, time, facilities for training. In collaboration with training
coordinators prepare all tools for training.
Provide in situ support for day to day activities. Responsibility to
ensure all administrative requirements are met including attendance
records, receipt and payment management for trainers and trainees.
Preparation of professionally presented course handouts, manage training
materials stipulated by regulations and review training materials
periodically.
Prepare and maintain records of all training activities.
As appropriate analyze pre- and post-training results and prepare impact analysis reports.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
A graduate with practical experience in training, evaluation and monitoring.
Minimum of three years of coordination experience including a training component.
Good understanding of adult education principles and practice. Specialist andragogy training would be an advantage.
Excellent communication, both written and oral. and presentation skills.
Strong PC skills to include proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
(data entry and data management skills will be an advantage.)
Ability to operate related computer software and training equipment
including VCR/DVD player, LCD and/or overhead projector, and other
related training aids.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines.
Facilitation, course delivery or other public speaking experience will be an advantage.
Previous experience as an Executive Assistant before, with a training component will be an added advantage.
Willingness and ability to travel within Tanzania as WRP training activities are frequently conducted outside of Dar es Salaam.
Professionalism in appearance and attitude is a must.
He/ She must be self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer: women are highly encouraged to apply.
Laboratory Technician/ Technologist at Water Reed Program-Tanzania
Reports to: Laboratory Coordinator.
Location: Dar es Salaam
General Overview
The purpose of this position is to perform routine laboratory analysis
and related tasks. Support the laboratory Coordinator in leading WRP participation
of the execution of national level strengthening in malaria test-based
diagnostics in coordination with Tanzania Government health bodies and
USG Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI). The incumbent will be
expected to relocate to Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania and travel to field locations on a regular basis. working
evenings and weekends and may involve working with bio hazardous
materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop site strengthening plans, coaching and mentoring;
Provide field level technical assistance for malaria microscopy and mRDT testing sites to develop and support accurate and quality assured malaria diagnostics, and Improves malaria testing practices;
Participate in formal and informal malaria microscopy and MRDT training; Complete projects by assisting Laboratory Coordinator; attending and participating in group and project meetings;
Plan and execute all activities according to relevant legislation and applicable standards;
Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps;
Assist in the evaluation of current activities and practices, seeking
and developing new or innovative laboratory practices to improve
laboratory services delivery, maintaining proficiency with current and
future equipment and support for maintenance of equipment.
Assist in the evaluation of existing saps, assistance in selection and
coordination of appropriate training, equipment, analysis of existing
data, development of best-practice, and evidence-based approaches to WRP priority areas.
Work with other USG agencies and Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
counterparts in developing national SOPs and QA / QC measures and
programs.
Assist to develop a plan for malaria Rapid Diagnostics Test (ROT)
scale-up in participating labs with supervision of the quality assurance
training and coordination.
Assist to leverage PMI - Tanzania to implement the developed QA/QC protocol in malaria diagnostics.
Support the Tanzania Government health bodies to improve laboratory standards to WHO accreditation levels.
Work with committees, providing support and undertaking assigned tasks as needed as part of the overall USG effort under PMI.
Identify training needs and foster a productive team environment. Complete other projects as needed.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Advanced Diploma or Diploma in related scientific or laboratory science discipline
At least 3 years laboratory experience .
Knowledge and experience in clinical laboratory Science, quality
management systems and ISO 15189 and WHO standards for accreditation.
Knowledge of malaria diagnostics methodology and technology
An ability to communicate effectively including a high standard of verbal, written and interpersonal skills;
Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures
Ability to work independently and supervise others.
Good computer skills including experience in Word and Excel
Walter Reed Programs an equal opportunity employer: women are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the
Human Resources Manager,
P.O. 80x 6396.
Mbeya
NOTE: to be considered applicants must put the TITLE OF THE J0B in the SUBJECT LINE. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed below should not submit applications.
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