Amref PMTCT Assistants Jobs in Tanzania

Amref PMTCT Assistants Jobs in Tanzania


Job Summary

  • The PMTCT Assistant will support deliverance of comprehensive and quality HIV care and treatment services to achieve the 95-95-95 goals for the epidemic control and specifically oversee all PMTCT/EID related services.

  • S/He will supervise the district Pediatrics and Adolescents officers in collaboration with the CHMT to ensure the portfolio is comprehensively implemented according to the project strategic goals and expectations. .

    Specific Responsibilities

    • Support the implementation of all PMTCT/EID activities in AMREF supported district.

    • Ensure all pregnant women within the catchment area are identified, attend RCH, tested for HIV and know their status as well as their sexual partners and those who are Positive for HIV are effectively linked into C & T.

    • In collaboration with CHMT, leads implementation of PMTCT and EID focused interventions that target at increasing HIV diagnosis among pregnant and nursing mothers and HIV exposed infants.

    • Coordinate and Implement strategies to address PMTCT/EID related linkage, treatment, retention, and viral suppression programs under the technical guidance from PMTCT advisor.

    • Coordinate all PMTCT/EID related mentorship, training and capacity building in the recipient’s facilities under the technical guidance from PMTCT advisor.

    • Lead PMTCT/EID program reporting on periodic program events (monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc) on all clinical related matters and provide relevant contribution

    • Participate in the relevant PMTCT/EID meetings at district and regional level, reporting, presentation and representation and abstract development/evidence-based documentation and sharing routinely and as required.

    • Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by line manager or other Amref senior management team

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Minimum Education: Diploma in Nursing/Clinical Officer, A Bachelor degree in the relevant health-related field is an added advantage.

    • Proven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.

    • At least 3 years of “hands on experience” in PMTCT/EID HIV prevention, care and treatment program in resource limited country

    • Experience working in public health NGO

    • Experience working with Local government and ministry of health

    • Good interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.

    How to Apply

  • If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees.

  • Amref will conduct interviews at Mwanza Office for the shortlisted Lake Zone Applicants and at Dar es Salaam Office for other shortlisted applicants.

  • To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30 HOURS August 17, 2020.

  • Please mention the job title/vacancy name or use the job title as the subject line when applying for this position, failure to do that your application may not be retrieved. All correspondences should be directed to:

  • Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org .

    • Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a nonsmoking environment policy; Women and People with disability are encouraged to Apply

    • “Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding in workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible”

    • Amref health Africa –Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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