Pediatric and Youth Advisor

what can you expect in this role?

Leads and monitors the implementation of EGPAF Tanzania’s pediatric and adolescent strategy at regional level

Coordinate with technical advisors and officers of the projects, R/CHMT and health facility staff to address the pediatric and youth issues at site level Work with MEL department to regular monitor progress towards pediatric and youth targets, to strengthen the documentation and reporting of /on the pediatric and youth HIV cascade Work within the regional RAS teams on identifying and addressing region specific pediatric and youth issues, especially HIV, TB and early childhood development, family planning, gender and violence against children, while observing child safeguarding principles Strengthen the implementation of a child centered and family care clinic approach across the supported councils Implement, monitor, evaluate and report different initiatives and client centred service delivery models, including quality improvement methodologies Participate in coordination of mentorship program at different levels in the region including inter-facility learning exchange sessions Coordinate, implement and report pediatric and youth services in the region, including AGYW, ASRH and CECAP for adolescent girls

Pediatric and youth capacity building of HCPs and other stakeholders

Facilitate and participate in trainings to build pediatric capacity of HCP Assist in addressing site specific needs by direct didactic training and mentoring Coordinate and supervise the roll out and implementation of new guidelines, ARV regimens recommendations/circulars or any changes as guided by the MoH Conduct site assessment to identify gaps and needs, and address them, including morbidity and mortality case reviews Participate in case management including attending major ward rounds as part of capacity building at Regional and District Hospitals

To be successful, you will have:

MD with more than 5 years of experience working in HIV,TB and AYFHS related programming, managing and or supporting the implementation of programs with a focus on Pediatric and youth MMED Paediatrics and child health,or Master of Public Health degree or other advance medical or relevant degr ee is and added advantage

Bonus points if you have:

At least 3 years of proven experience in program management and implementation of Pediatric HIV/AIDS programming, including supervision and reporting. Possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal successfully with existing stakeholders, team members, potential partners, and government officials Experience in clinical management of Pediatric and adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB, ASRH Experience in project management Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

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