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Technical Officer, Biomedical Services at FHI 360 Tanzania

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Technical Officer, Biomedical Services
Technical Officer, Biomedical Services at FHI 360 March 2024
locations Morogoro, Tanzania
time type Full time
job requisition id Requisition – 2024200425
FHI
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth,
Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified
candidates to fill in Temporary position for Technical Officer
Biomedical Services – Morogoro for its EpiC project in Tanzania.

The
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a 5-year
global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID), dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control.
The project provides strategic technical assistance and direct service
delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant
management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding,
prevention, and treatment programming.

In Tanzania, EpiC will be
implementing an HIV service delivery project among key and priority
populations, adolescent girls and young women; and orphans and
vulnerable children which aims to reduce HIV infections in pursuit of
reaching 95-95-95 goals. To achieve this goal, the program will support
targeted prevention and case finding strategies at community level
amongst the targeted populations.

Job Description
Providing
technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated
quality HIV/FP services to both key populations (KPs) and vulnerable
populations (VPs), designated health facilities near hotspots, and
through mobile/outreach services, index testing, partner notification,
HIVST and Prep. Responsible for the overall management of clinical
service provision at site level including point of care CD4 testing and
contribute to the systematization and establishment of
referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other services.

Providing
oversight in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services, TB,
GBV, alcohol and drug screening and referrals, HIVST, PreP, care and
treatment referrals and provision of adherence counseling for KVPs with
HIV. Also collaborating with the family planning leads to ensure quality
and safe delivery of family planning services at designated sites,
using both short and long-acting FP methods.

Act as main overseer
of all clinical care related services for KVPs, including addressing
the health needs of KVPs PLHIVs; and collaborating with MOHSW, care and
treatment implementers, home-based care partners, and communities to
support KVPs’ retention within HIV prevention and treatment continuum
and connecting clinical services to KVPs at home.

Main Function/Responsibilities

  • Lead
    the coordination, supervision and provision of HIV testing and Services
    (HTS), HIVST, PreP, Recency testing, family planning service provision,
    linkages to care and treatment support, and referrals to GBV, TB, STI
    and other biomedical services at mobile sites, index homes and partner
    notification modalities as well as support the MOHSW in selected health
    facilities.
  • Train staff and community health workers on clinical management and integration of HIV, Prep, FP, TB screening, and STIs
  • Ensure
    all clinical procedures at health facilities and mobile outreaches
    follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the MOHSW.
  • Provide
    on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to clinicians in
    mobile outreach, index testing and partner notification modalities and
    health facilities
  • Lead the process of developing protocols and standard operating procedures for referrals and case management of HIV+ KVP.
  • Ensure linkages of KVPs to other behavior and structural services which facilitate positive protective behaviors
  • Provide
    technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of
    clinical staff to ensure quality health care delivery; support the MOHSW
    to do the same in select sites
  • Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals, for research and documentation of activities.
  • Train
    community counselors on standards- and competency–based training in
    HIV, HIVST, PreP FP, community and adherence counseling, patient
    advocacy (including for GVB), case management and partners tracing
  • Prepare
    monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to curative and
    preventive clinical activities; assist in preparation of annual proposal
    and progress reports as per donor requirements.

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Minimum Requirements

  • MD
    Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience in the provision of
    community-based biomedical and KVP-focused clinical services; OR
    Master’s degree in public health, nursing; MBA with 3 to 5 years of
    relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or clinical officer
    with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment, and family planning.
  • Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in both English and Kiswahili
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
  • The ability to liaise with senior MOHSW officials from national, regional and district level and representatives of NGOs/ CBOs.
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzania healthcare system, particularly the public health system.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment, and family planning.


How to Apply:

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates
may apply online by uploading Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae
(CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of
three (3) referees
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

This
job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any
person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our
values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to
preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work
environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and
harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who
engages with our organization and programs and requires that all
personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment
and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject
to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record
and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the
Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the
Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we
will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about
any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or
harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By
applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these
recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI
360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including
those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package,
professional development and policies and programs that support a
healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive
difference for others — and yourself.
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