Regional Technical Team Lead - Pedaids Tanzania Jobs

Location: Tabora (1 Post) & Shinyanga (1 Post)
Responsible to: Field Office Program Coordinator (FOPC)
Technical Supervisor: Technical Director (TD)
Supervises: Program Officers for PMTCT I C&T, Laboratory Support and Community Linkages.
PURPOSE OF POST:
The RTIL is responsible for the leadership, coordination and management of the technical staff for one region in an EGPAF Field Office. The RTIL's main objective is to guarantee the technical performance of the EGPAF supported HIV programs in the respective region.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF REGIONAL TECHNICAL TEAM
Reporting to the FOPC, and under the technical supervision of the TD, the RTIL provides the technical leadership to the supported programs in the assigned region, in close collaboration with the Program Coordinators, Technical Advisors and senior management based in the DSM head office and the FOPC;
In close collaboration with the FOPC, the RTIL leads, coordinates, manages and builds capacity of EGPAF's technical team based in the field office and assigned to the specific region, including the Program Officers for PMTCT I C&T, Community Linkages and Laboratory Services;
The RTIL assures a complete and well functioning technical team in the respective region, including the timely communication on additional staffing needs and the participation in the recruitment of new technical team members; wherever and whenever necessary, the RTIL can temporarily take over or complement the responsibilities of the supervised Program Officers; The RTIL will act as the focal person for 01 and TBHIV integration and assures that related activities are implemented in the work plans of the supervised program officers;
In collaboration with the FOPC and relevant other (technical) team members, the RTIL is responsible for the systematic preparation and orientation of new technical team members for their new position;
In collaboration with the FOPC and operations team of the Field Office, the RTIL is responsible for the timely development of efficient work plans for the supervised technical staff and the monitoring of the progress versus planned activities and targets in these work plans;
The RTIL is responsible for the effective planning and documentation of the communication and support provided to EGPAF's sUb-grantees, including but not limited to supportive supervision, telephone communications etc;
The RTIL is responsible for the identification of new partners, and the effective collaboration with existing partners, in PMTCT and/or Care and Treatment service implementation in the region.
ASSURING TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE OF PROGRAMMES:
Within the boundaries of the roles and responsibilities that come with this position, the RTIL's main responsibility is to strengthen and assure the technical performance of the programs that are supported by EGPAF in the respective region, including PMTCT, C&T, TBHIV integration, Quality Improvement, Early Infant Oiagnosis, Laboratory Support, Supply Chain Management and Community Linkages;
Strongly related to assuring the technical performance, the RTIL collaborates closely with EGPAFs M&E and Data Management departments in assuring data and reporting quality and in using M&E for effective program management;
The RTIL is responsible for the provision of adequate technical support of the technical team to EGPAF's sub-grantees and relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to quarterly supportive supervision to each district in the respective region.
The RTIL collaborates with Program Coordinators, Technical Advisors and the C&G team in developing and reviewing sub-grantees' proposals to assure realistic target setting and adequate allocation of resources;
The RTIL will collaborate closely with FOPC and compliance staff in comparing the programmatic versus financial performance of sub-grantees;
REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION
• The RTIL will actively involve the FOPC in all relevant communication;
In collaboration with the Program Officer M&E, the RTIL is responsible for the timely submission of high quality quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports to EGPAF DSM, donors and MOHSW for that respective region;
The RTIL is responsible for the timely submission of work plans, reports on activities performed, or any other report, as required by FOPC, CD, TO or their delegates;
The RTIL is responsible for the timely reporting on program challenges to the FOPC and relevant other EGPAF staff members;
• The RTIL, in collaboration with the relevant technical staff in DSM, is responsible for the timely and effective communication of important technical and programmatic information to EGPAF's sub-grantees and other relevant stakeholders;
The RTIL will participate in the production of written documents including best practices and lessons learned.
REPRESENTATION AND OTHER DUTIES
Represent the Foundation at regional and national meetings as requested by the FOPC; Perform as acting FOPC whenever requested by the FOPC;
Perform other relevant program related duties as assigned by the FOPC.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Medical or paramedical background;
Experience in providing technical assistance in PMTCT and Care and Treatment service provision; At least two years professional and practical. experience in the provision and management of HIV AIDS programs in developing countries;
Experience in working in a rural or peri-urban health facility in Tanzania; Thorough understanding of the Tanzanian health care system;
Masters in Public Health would be an advantage.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Dedicated and reliable manager and team player;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently;
• Ability to work with an international NGO as well as international donors; Strong computer literacy;
Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
HOW TO APPLY
EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY
Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how the ex~r1en~ detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to EGPAF.
Submissions may be sent to:
The Human Resource Manager, EGPAF,
P.O. BOX 1628,
Oysterbay, Haile Selasie Road Plot # 8 & 10, Oar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitmen.tanzania@pedaids.org
Closing date: 4th May 2010
If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, you can assume that your application was not successful.

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