Organization in Tanzania contributing to address public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC); as well as academic and non-academic
institutions to address the problems of Tuberculosis, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Maternal and child health and to undertake initiatives to advance public health research, education and services for improving the lives of people.
MDH also supports the Government of Tanzania through the municipal councils of Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni Kigamboni and Ubungo in implementation of the program on HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment and monitoring of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
The program seeks to employ five (5) District Pediatric Officers, who will be working under
the Dar es Salaam Municipals (i.e. Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni, Ubungo and Kigamboni
Municipal councils)
Job Description: District Pediatric Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Senior Pediatric Officer
The District Pediatric Officer is a self-motivated individual who will assist the Senior Pediatric Officer and the CHMT in implementation of the pediatric activities in the district. He/She will be responsible to the Senior Pediatric officer and will work in close collaboration with the Pediatric Care and Treatment Manager
Duties:
The District Pediatric Officer (DPO) is responsible for assisting the Senior Pediatric Officer in ensuring that MDH supported facilities meet the national standard for pediatric initiatives by:
Assisting the MDH supported pediatric clinics to meet the national standards for comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS
Providing technical assistance to site staff on implementation of national standards for PMTCT and Early infant diagnosis at PMTCT within the respective district
Assist in identification of training needs for the sites and help PSO in organizing mentorship at site level using recommended national curricula.
Collaborate with the SPO and the PTC – Manager to ensure that, MDH supported sites implement integrated holistic care to paediatrics through:
Participating in the supportive supervision with the district teams for Pediatric services provided
Supporting and supervising mentorship activities for Pediatric services.
Assisting the SPO and PCT Manager in achieving the agreed program targets for the Pediatric unit
Assisting the SPO in strengthening systems for monitoring and evaluating the pediatric services
Assisting the SPO and PCT Manager in preparation of the district reports
Supporting trainings conducted to the pediatric unit
Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager
Help site staff understand their targets and help them reach the targets
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree/ Advance Diploma in Social Work
Diploma in Clinical Medicine/ Nursing Officer/ Nurse Midwife.
With least three years of experience on HIV/AIDS Program implementation
Experience on Pediatric/ Child health unit service
Experience on Provider Initiative testing and counseling services.
Excellent communication skills,
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Able to work in team settings and willingness to learn
Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work long hours
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must be Tanzanian citizen; they should submit their application letters, CVs, Certified photocopies of certificates; introduction letters from chairman of the local government and from two referees.
Applications should be submitted by 22nd December, 2016 to the
HR Manager, MDH
Apply Online Through
through e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org or drop by hand at our MDH Mikocheni Office near New Regency Park Hotel.