Ministry of Health Jobs in Zanzibar

Revolutionary Government Of Zanzibar Ministry Of Health Zanzibar

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has received fund from PEPFAR and Global Funds RIO towards the cost of the HIV/TB Program.

The Ministry of Health Zanzibar,which is one of the implementing agencies of the program intends to use part of the proceeds of this Fund to eligible payments to employ one Consultant to conduct an assessment on quality of HIV/STI data at health facility, district and national levels as well as design a quality assurance system, one monitoring and evaluation expert for TB and Leprosy Program, one Medical Officer and two Clinical Officers, to work at Mnazi Mmoja HIV Care and Treatment Clinic.
The Ministry of Health Zanzibar wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced applicant from eligible participant for the below mentioned positions:To conduct an assessment on quality of HIV/STI data health Facility district and National levels as well as design a quality assurance System 
To conduct an assessment on quality of HIV/STI data at health facility, district and national levels as well as design a quality assurance systemTo identify gaps that affect quality of HIV/STI data at all levelsTo identify and suggest measures to improve HIV/STI dataTo develop an action plan to implement corrective measures for improving HIV/STI data qualityTo design HIV/STI data quality assurance system and guideline
The scope of this consultancy includes:Review of all relevant documents including HIV and Health Sector strategic plan, guidelines, policy, programme reports, M&E framework and plan, development partners reporting templatesReview existing HIV/STI data management system ( infrastructure, human resource, equipment, technical needs, data flow and use) at all levelsAnalyze data quality gaps from all data sourcesDevelop an action plan to implement corrective measures for improving data qualityDevelop data quality assurance system and guideline Facilitate debriefing meeting to key stakeholders Expected outcomes/deliverablesInception reportReport showing existing gaps and corrective measuresAction plan to implement corrective measures for improving data qualityHIV/STI data quality assurance system frameworkHIV/STI data quality assurance guidelineTechnical report on the process
30 working days between April and June 2012Relevant Masters Degree or Higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Demography, Health Management Information System and Social SciencesDocumented experience in carrying out similar exerciseAt least five years experience in health monitoring and evaluation activitiesDemonstrates strong writing skillsHas capacity to work with diverse partners including government, donors and civil societySound computer skills and experience
Attractive package will be offered to a qualified consultant
Monitoring and Evaluation Expert for TB and leprosy Program
The contract will be for one year but there is a possibility to renew after evaluation of previous contractThe candidate must have the following qualificationThe applicant must have at least Master’s degree in one of the following: monitoring and evaluation, public health, social science or statisticExperience of not less than three years ¡n the field of M&EProficiency in common computer packages (e.g.Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant to the work.Ability to work independentlyExcellent written and verbal EnglishExperience in working with donor funded projects is an added advantageExperience in statistical computer package (STATA, SPSs, SAS) is an added advantageKey duties and responsibilities:Plan and conduct within the first three months of assignment, a thorough M&E system assessment to diagnose the strengths and weaknesses of the entire system;Develop within six months of assignment, in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, an updated National TB and Leprosy M&E plan including a multiyear fully cost M&E action plan.This should incorporate the findings of the M&E system assessment;Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive M&E capacity-building plan for the entire program covering national and sub-national level personnel;Develop and oversee the implementation of a routine and periodic data quality assurance protocol and procedures;Oversee the preparation of program progress reports by relevant staff and implementing partners;Lead the data analysis of reported data taking necessary measures to ensure data quality;Prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.Guide the process for identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the format for such performance reports.Clarify the core information needs of central project management, the steering committee (or similar body), funding agencies and the cooperating institution.With stakeholders, to set out and implement the frame work and procedures for the evaluation of project activities.Review monitoring reports, analyse them for impact evaluation and to identify the causes of potential bottle necks in project implementation.Collaborate with staff and implementing partners on qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information for ongoing evaluation of project activities, effects and impacts.Any other duties as assigned by the supervising manager
Attractive package will be offered to a qualified applicantMnazi Mmoja HIV Care and Treatment Clinic (I post)
Duration of the contract: The contract will be for one year but there is a possibility to Renew after evaluation of previous contract
The candidate must have the following qualifications:Degree in MedicineA Master’s degree in Public Health or related field will be of added valueAt least 3 years experience of working in HIV/AIDS programExtensive clinical experience in care and treatment servicesExcellent team orientation, openness, responsiveness and conflict management skillsExcellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
Perform the task as Clinician for the care and treatment clinic (CTC) of Mnazi Mmoja HospitalWorking full time at CTCAttend CTC clients during the clinic hoursProvide technical assistance on the strategies for improving retention of patients at clinic (pre and ART patients)Provide technical assistance for patients who might or in need of 2nd line of ARVsPrepare lectures for continuous educationParticipate ¡n hospital’s training sessionsImprove patients’ data records and utilization Post Exposure Prophylaxis servisesPrepare Clinic’s monthly reportPerform any other duties as assigned by the care and treatment coordinator of ZACPMnazi Mmoja Care and Treatment Clinic Zanzibar (2 posts)
Duration of the contract: The contract will be for one year but there is a possibility to Renew after evaluation of previous contract
The candidate must have the following qualifications:Candidate should have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized Medical Training Institution or related field will be of added advantage.At least two years’ experience in working in HIV care and treatmentExperience in working in internal medicine department/wardsExcellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
Perform the task as Clinical Officer in care and Treatment Clinic of Mnazi Mmoja HospitalWorking full time at CTC as a clinicianImprove record keeping of CD4 and other monitoring laboratory resultsIdentify patients with signs of treatment failure and discuss the best management with the clinic in chargeParticipate in Hospital’s training sessionsComplete and update patients records for the preparation of monthly and other periodic reportsPerform any other duties as assigned by the Care and treatment Coordinator of ZACP.Interested individuals in any of the above positions should submit their application letters to the Program Manager, Zanzibar AIDS
Control Program, Ministry of Health , P.O.Box 1300 Zanzibar,Tel.024 2234044 not later than 2nd August,20 12. All application letters should contain the following documents.Capability Statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, experience and adequacy for the position appliedDetailed Curriculum Vitae with all time reachable telephone contactsCopies of relevant academic certificates.Testimonial letter from at least three referees.Note: Only short listed candidate will be contacted.