Provides technical assistance in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV care and treatment program.
Leads need assessment and prioritizations required in the implementation of HIV care and treatment services
Review the current HIV care and treatment program implementation
Analyze and estimate expected increase in client load
Analyze and estimate need for ARV by regimen, lab reagents and related supplies.
Design implementation and operational strategies.
Works closely with other experts’ to oversee the implementation of the 3 95
Provides technical assistance in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Adult/Adolescent chronic HIV Care & TB/HIV for Regional Health Bureaus
Coordinates technical trainings related to Adult/Adolescent HIV Care and treatment & TB/HIV care.
Assists the MOH and the RHBs in developing/adapting, updating different guidelines, working formats, monitoring and evaluation indicators of HIV and TB/HIV services.
Takes the lead in developing mentorship and service quality assurance guidelines and standard procedures and tools for Adult/Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment & TB/HIV services.
Responds to consultations from RHB on Adult/Adolescent HIV Care and treatment & TB/HIV service and periodically check the quality of adult/adolescent clinical services and give feedback to the regional offices.
Takes an active role in targeted evaluations of Adult/Adolescent HIV Care & TB/HIV related projects.
Works closely with the other advisers in the HIV prevention and control team to coordinate provision of technical assistance to RHBs and Health facilities
Represents the HIV care and treatment team in different forums when assigned by the supervisor
Prepare monthly quarterly, semi-annual and annual activity reports
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Location : Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, with the frequent travel to regions
Reports to: MOH, HIV Prevention and Control Lead Executive Officer
Employment Type & Duration: Duration of contract: One year, renewable based on performance and availability of funds
Required Number: Two (2)
Job Requirement
Required educational background and work experience:
Physician with MPH with a minimum 12 years relevant work experience out of which at least of 6 years’ experience in HIV care and treatment & TB/HIV programs or BSc in health related fields with MPH/MSc of 12 years of relevant work experience out of which at least 8 years in HIV care and treatment & TB/HIV programs at various levels, preferably at national and regional level.
Experience in implementing nationally and globally recommended HIV and TB/HIV prevention and control strategies at regional and national levels.
Relevant knowledge and experience in HIV program capacity building (such as, facilitation skill, training, supportive supervision, mentoring, coaching).
Preferable work experience working as a member of HIV Technical working groups.
Experience in development of national documents related to HIV & TB/HIV Programs
Required Skills:
Demonstrated capacity in supporting region, zone and Woreda health offices and health facility staff in implementation HIV program and services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective result-based working relationship with staff at national and regional levels and partner organizations.
Computer literacy: Routine use MS-office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and internet and email systems required.
Ability to use additional statistical analysis packages is an advantage e.g. SPSS, Epi- Info.
Accountability
Both the Civil service and MoH Human Resource Development (HRD) rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day to day activities and performance of the manager.
*As new priorities emerge, the MoH may periodically revise this TOR for this position.