Program Officer – AGPAHI

Purpose of post: Program Officer, Reproductive and child health is a self-motivated individual
who will provide oversight and technical assistance to districts to enable them provide quality
comprehensive implementation of PMTCT/Reproductive Child Health (RCH) activities in
respective districts in collaboration with R/CHMTs. He/ she will be required to provide clinical
advice and direction in the implementation of scaling –up of PMTCT/RCH, pediatric HIV,
HEEID services, Adolescent services and Cervical Cancer Screening and Follow up services
within AGPAHI. He/ She will coordinate all PMTCT/RCH, pediatric HIV,HEEID services,
Adolescent services and Cervical Cancer screening services activities and program components
within AGPAHI implementing sites. Participate in planning of PMTCT/RCH, Pediatric activities
including HIV Exposed Early Infant Diagnosis (HEEID), Adolescent services and Cervical
Cancer screening services within AGPAHI.

Principal Functions:
Assists in co-ordination of PMTCT/RCH, pediatric HIV, HEEID services, Adolescent
services and Cervical Cancer Screening and Follow up services in the programs
 Coordinate the management of PMTCT/RCH, pediatric HIV,HEEID services,
Adolescent services and Cervical Cancer Screening and Follow up related activities
within AGPAHI implementation sites.
 Participate in planning and implement HIV Exposed Early Infant Diagnosis program and
integration of HEEID with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment.
 Participate in planning and implement agreed initiatives in scaling up pediatric and
adolescent HIV and AIDS services.
 Provide technical support to implementing partners in planning and supervision of
PMTCT/RCH, pediatric HIV, HEEID services, Adolescent services and Cervical Cancer
Screening and Follow up activities.
 Participate in organizing trainings for on-site and centralized in keeping with NACP
guidelines on PMTCT/RCH, pediatric HIV,HEEID services, Adolescent services and
Cervical Cancer Screening
to R/CHMTs and site Staff.
 To assist in program monitoring and evaluation of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related
 Liaise with Pediatric Association of Tanzania (PAT) and ensure pediatric clinical
mentorship is conducted at site level.
 Coordinate and organize pediatric clinical attachment for site staff at BAYLORMwanza
 Interact with district mentors to assess needs and provide technical support where need
identified.
 To ensure establishment of active PITC service at all RCH and Pediatric entry points.
 Liaise with laboratory and SCM team to support supply chain management services that
ensures availability of RCH and Pediatric HIV commodities (ARV pediatric formulation,
DBS kits) at all levels within the districts and maintain continuous communication with
MSD.
 Liaise with M&E coordinator and ensure availability of growth chart monitoring tools
and TB screening at all levels within the district
 Liaise with community program staff within AGPAHI to coordinate linkages and referral
networks for exposed and infected infants/children within the supported districts
 To collaborate with RHMTs ,CHMTs and Hospital Management Teams to design ,
implement innovative strategies for improving the quality of pediatric HIV and HEEID
services
 Work closely with AGPAHI technical Staff to ensure monthly, quarterly, semiannual
and annual donor reporting of Pediatric HIV and AIDS indicators are well prepared and
submitted timely.
 Liaise with RCH/PMTCT coordinator and ensure implementation of Linking Initiative
for Elimination (LIFE) activities at local partner sites.
Provide technical inputs and assistance to health facilities and AGPAHI staff
 Visit health facilities and provide onsite technical assistance to health facilities and
project staff including Sit in Approach (SIA) at the clinic days on PMTCT/RCH and
Pediatric issues.
 In collaboration with CHMTs identify site staff training needs, organize and facilitate
Pediatric HIV and AIDS training when deemed necessary.
 Provide onsite technical assistance on nutrition and growth monitoring to both project
and health facilities staff.
 Provide technical assistance on client flow pattern at PMTCT/RCH, Adolescent and
Pediatric clinic
 Provide technical assistance in formulating post-natal clinics at selected supported sites
In collaboration with sub grantees, plan and oversee sub grantee site activities specific
for pediatrics as stipulated in proposals (To systematically monitor the progress versus
planned activities / targets.)
 Providing feedback to sub grantee and other relevant stakeholders based on integrated
supportive supervision, M&E and specific PMTCT/RCH and Pediatric reports.
 To systematically provide guidance for improvement and follow up whether or not issues
around HIV and AIDS have been solved, or advice has been followed.
 Participate in development of proposals and work plans for PMTCT/RCH and Pediatric
activities in Linking Initiative for Elimination (LIFE) and C&T sub grantees.
 Collaborate with regional/district mentors to plan and provide onsite clinical mentorship,
supportive supervision and technical assistance in comprehensive PMTCT/RCH,
Adolescent and Pediatric activities and HEEID services in assigned districts.
 Be involved in CTC activities at Lead Partner Treatment Facility (LPTF) whenever
necessary and appropriate.
Facilitate quality improvement of service delivery by sub-grantees
 Apply QI principles in regular supportive supervision through focusing on priority areas
and utilizing QI-based methods /tools for improvement.
 Analyzing and providing feedback on PMTCT/RCH, Adolescent and Pediatric results to
site staff, CHMT, immediate supervisor and where possible RHMT.
 Assist health facilities in formulating, implementing and following up Quality
Improvement Projects (QIPs) specific for PMTCT and Pediatric indicators.
 Providing technical assistance regularly and when requested through regular supportive
supervision, QI meetings and other site visits.
 Ensure sites trained in QI meet regularly to discuss quality of services and to plan for
improvement where needed. This might require the PO to attend the meeting at the
facility or to receive the meeting minutes and submit to PC-QI.
 Perform pediatric QI performance measurement to all sites with QI project when time is
due
 Quarterly report to PC QI on performed activities, challenges and lesson learnt
concerning QI
Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of our sub grantees
 To perform a systematic supervision of M&E systems and to make effective use of M&E
data to monitor performance and to provide feedback.
 Make use of CTC 2 and GLASER data base to monitor performance of sub grantee
 Assist sites with quarterly preparation of C&T, PMTCT/RCH and LIFE reports when
necessary
 Assist in the preparation and review, compilation and submission of PITC reports to the
M&E department
 Track Pediatric HIV and HEEID progress at individuals sites through site visits and
reports
 Prepare and share specific PMTCT/RCH and Pediatric monthly report on the
performance and implementation of program activities to RPC.
 Participate in the orientation of newly recruited POCSs on PMTCT/RCH, Adolescent,
Pediatric and HEEID Services and visitors.
Facilitate communication with partners and donors
 Acts as the main contact person for sub-grantees to coordinate the communication
between sub-grantee, Field office and other program staff on PMTCT/RCH, Adolescent,
Pediatric and HEEID issues.
 Provide feed- back to sub-grantee and other relevant stakeholders based on ISS, M&E
and specific departments on PMTCT/RCH, Adolescent, Pediatric and HEEID
performance.
 Advocate for inclusion of PMTCT/RCH, Adolescent, Pediatric and HEEID activities in
the CCHP.
Reflective practice and organizational learning
 Identify, document and share various treatment models and their effectiveness with key
lessons learnt on Reproductive ,Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent
(RMNCAH)HIV care and treatment from local partner treatment facilities
 Document lessons learnt and provide inputs into the way forward/best practices for
project implementation
 Assist in the dissemination of lessons learnt and better practices from the program
 The PO RCH will also perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and ability
 Advance diploma or degree in Medical related field Preference will be given to the
following;
 Minimum three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment programs
 Experience in RMNACH activities, PMTCT/RCH and Pediatric HIV/AIDS programs
 Clinical experience of RCH and Pediatric HIV/ AIDS management

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names
and contact information of three referees either physically or by post ONLY in the address
below:

To the Executive Director
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI)
Plot 372, House No. 7 Chole Road (Near Coco Beach)
P.O. Box 38252
Dar es Salaam

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