Job At Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI) -Program Officer, Pediatrics HIV and AIDS

Overview

The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI) is a non-governmental organisation that plays a pivotal role in complementing the Government of Tanzania’s efforts towards the attainment of its development goals. AGPAHI strives to provide quality and integrated HIV/AIDS health services to children and families. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.
AGPAHI is implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions. Please visit our website at www.agpahi.or.tz for detailed job descriptions about the position.
Position Title: Program Officer, Pediatrics HIV, and AIDS (4)
Location: Mwanza, Shinyanga, Mara, Simiyu
Reporting to:- Regional Program Coordinator

Purpose of the post:

Program Officer, Pediatrics is a self-motivated individual who will provide oversight and technical assistance to districts to enable them to provide quality comprehensive pediatric HIV and AIDS care, support and treatment services. He/ she will be required to provide clinical advice and direction in the implementation of scaling -up of pediatric HIV and EID services within AGPAHI
He/ She will coordinate pediatric HIV and EID activities and program components within AGPAHI implementing sites.
Participate in the planning of pediatric activities including HIV Early Infant Diagnosis (HEID)

Qualifications, Skills, and ability

• Degree in Medical related field Preference will be given to the following;
• Minimum (3)three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment programs
• Experience in Pediatric HIV/AIDS programs
• Clinical experience of Pediatric HIV and AIDS management

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 8th March, 2019 to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to recruitment@agpahi.or.tz Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter.
AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.