Jobs in Zanzibar at Ministry of Health

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:

Health Consultant  

To conduct an assessment on quality of HIV/STI data health Facility district and National levels as well as design a quality assurance System 

(1 post) 

Objective

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

Specific objectives

• To identify gaps that affect quality of HIV/STI data at all levels
• To identify and suggest measures to improve HIV/STI data
• To develop an action plan to implement corrective measures for improving HIV/STI data quality
• To design HIV/STI data quality assurance system and guideline

Scope of work

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 templates
• Review existing HIV/STI data management system ( infrastructure, human resource, equipment, technical needs, data flow and use) at all levels
• Analyze data quality gaps from all data sources
• Develop an action plan to implement corrective measures for improving data quality
• Develop data quality assurance system and guideline
• Facilitate debriefing meeting to key stakeholders Expected outcomes/deliverables
• Inception report
• Report showing existing gaps and corrective measures
• Action plan to implement corrective measures for improving data quality
• HIV/STI data quality assurance system framework
• HIV/STI data quality assurance guideline
• Technical report on the process

Duration

30 working days between April and June 2012

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters Degree or Higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Demography, Health Management Information System and Social Sciences
• Documented experience in carrying out similar exercise
• At least five years experience in health monitoring and evaluation activities

Competencies

• Demonstrates strong writing skills
• Has capacity to work with diverse partners including government, donors and civil society
• Sound computer skills and experience

Remuneration

Attractive package will be offered to a qualified consultant

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert for TB and leprosy Program

(l post)

Duration of the contract:

The contract will be for one year but there is a possibility to renew after evaluation of previous contract

Qualification and Experiences 

The candidate must have the following qualification

• The applicant must have at least Master’s degree in one of the following: monitoring and evaluation, public health, social science or statistic
• Experience of not less than three years ¡n the field of M&E
• Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g.Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant to the work.
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Experience in working with donor funded projects is an added advantage
• Experience in statistical computer package (STATA, SPSs, SAS) is an added advantage

Key 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

Remuneration

Attractive package will be offered to a qualified applicant

Medical Officer

Mnazi 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

Qualification and Experiences

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Medicine
• A Master’s degree in Public Health or related field will be of added value
• At least 3 years experience of working in HIV/AIDS program
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment services
• Excellent team orientation, openness, responsiveness and conflict management skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and management skills.

Overall Job Function:

Perform the task as Clinician for the care and treatment clinic (CTC) of Mnazi Mmoja Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working full time at CTC
• Attend CTC clients during the clinic hours
• Provide 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 ARVs
• Prepare lectures for continuous education
• Participate ¡n hospital’s training sessions
• Improve patients’ data records and utilization Post Exposure Prophylaxis servises
• Prepare Clinic’s monthly report
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the care and treatment coordinator of ZACP

Clinical Officers

Mnazi 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

Qualification and Experiences

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 treatment
• Experience in working in internal medicine department/wards
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, and management skills.

Overall Job Function:

Perform the task as Clinical Officer in care and Treatment Clinic of Mnazi Mmoja Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working full time at CTC as a clinician
• Improve record keeping of CD4 and other monitoring laboratory results
• Identify patients with signs of treatment failure and discuss the best management with the clinic in charge
• Participate in Hospital’s training sessions
• Complete and update patients records for the preparation of monthly and other periodic reports
• Perform 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.

1. Capability Statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, experience and adequacy for the position applied
2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae with all time reachable telephone contacts
3. Copies of relevant academic certificates.
4. Testimonial letter from at least three referees.

Note: Only short listed candidate will be contacted.