VOLUNTARY MEDICAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (VMMC) OFFICER: 3Posts; Kagera, Kigoma, and Geita
Reports to VMMC Manager
Job Summary:
The Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision(VMMC) officer works with and supports the MDH VMMC Manager to ensure efficient implementation, M&E, and reporting of voluntary medical male circumcision and Early Infant Male circumcision(EIMC) services in supported regions. She/he is
responsible for the field implementation, coordination and reporting of all VMMC/EIMC initiatives in her/his respective region under the guidance of the VMMC manager and in collaboration with other MDH staff and relevant regional, council and health facility staff. Candidate should be willing to join and/or work with MDH or its sub grantees in VMMC.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter indicating clearly the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees, MDH don’t have any agents and don’t charge any fees to the interested candidates. Applications should be submitted by 30th July, 2019, to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org or dropped by hand at the MDH Head Office in Mikocheni, along Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 802.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Summary:
The Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision(VMMC) officer works with and supports the MDH VMMC Manager to ensure efficient implementation, M&E, and reporting of voluntary medical male circumcision and Early Infant Male circumcision(EIMC) services in supported regions. She/he is
responsible for the field implementation, coordination and reporting of all VMMC/EIMC initiatives in her/his respective region under the guidance of the VMMC manager and in collaboration with other MDH staff and relevant regional, council and health facility staff. Candidate should be willing to join and/or work with MDH or its sub grantees in VMMC.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To support the VMMC Manager in implementation, M&E and reporting of VMMC/EIMC Key performance indicators under the Afya Kwanza project, in line with project work-plan
- Work with region and district teams to establish and integrate VMMC/EIMC services into HIV prevention and other initiatives as appropriate.
- Work with MOHCDGEC, PORALG, R/CHMT and GHSC to incorporate VMMC/EIMC commodities needs and devices into national supply chain system
- In Collaboration with CHMTs, provide clinical mentorship and supportive supervision to health care facilities implementing VMMC/EIMC Services.
- Conduct Quarterly Quality assurance and monitor adherence to National VMMC/EIMC guidelines.
- Assist to develop annual VMMC/EIMC work plan and ensures VMMC/EIMC targets achieved 100%.
- Collaborate with local authorities and engage them in the VMMC program from planning to implementation.
- Ensure that VMMC/EIMC demand creation activities in collaboration with the local media, local government authorities and other stake holders are conducted.
- Collaborate with M&E unit and ensure:
- Availability of national VMMC/EIMC, M&E tools at all the time
- Proper documentation at the VMMC/EIMC static sites and outreach sites
- Facilitate Linkages of VMMC services in both private and public health Facilities.
- To support the VMMC Manager in writing technical program documents including, reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
- To support and advise VMMC Manager on all medical male circumcision issues and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the VMMC Manager
- Medical degree in Clinical Medicine.
- A public health master’s degree is an added advantage
- Technical expertise of at least 2 years in VMMC service delivery
- A strong understanding of barriers and facilitators of VMMC services
- Ability to supervise and mentor health service providers
- Knowledge in quality improvement initiatives in VMMC
- Excellent team building and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter indicating clearly the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees, MDH don’t have any agents and don’t charge any fees to the interested candidates. Applications should be submitted by 30th July, 2019, to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org or dropped by hand at the MDH Head Office in Mikocheni, along Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 802.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
