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PMTCT AND PEDIATRIC AIDS SENIOR SPECIALIST
Closing date: End of September
2008-09-12
This is a fixed term position for an initial period of 2 years, renewable based on performance and availability of funds.
PURPOSE
OF POST:
Under
the guidance of the Chief of the Health & Nutrition unit, to contribute to
the planning of and be responsible for the implementation, strategizing,
monitoring and evaluation of NGO South Africas PMTCT and pediatric HIV care,
treatment and support projects with a focus to down referral of services to the
primary health care facilities.
KEY
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The incumbent will:
- Design,
prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate PMTCT and pediatric HIV
care, treatment and support projects, including
the scale up of HIV testing and counselling, early infant diagnosis, ARV
prophylaxis, cotrimoxazole prophylaxis, ART and psychosocial support for
eligible women and children in the Health & Nutrition programme.
- Analyze
and evaluate data to ensure achievement of better health outcomes for women
and children and take corrective actions to promote and increase access to
ART for children born of HIV infected parents and PMTCT-Plus.
- Provide
technical advice and assistance to Government officials and other partners
in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of PMTCT-Plus
and pediatric HIV care, treatment and support programs.
- Provide
technical guidance to appropriate communication and information strategies
aimed at increasing coverage and effectiveness of ARVs for children and
PMTCT-Plus.
- Participate
in the development and review of the sectoral workplan.
- Coordinate
with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance
activities ensuring proper and timely NGO and Government accountability.
Certify disbursements of funds and monitor and submit financial status
reports to the relevant authorising officers, as required.
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Prepare
project status reports and other relevant reports required for management,
donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal profile of the successful
candidate will include:
- Advanced
university degree in public health / medical degree with specific expertise
in HIV management and care programmes
- At
least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience
at the national level in programme management, monitoring and evaluation in
a related field and proven experience in PMTCT and paediatric care,
treatment and support
- Experience
in working with Government is essential
- Fluency
in English and knowledge of the local working language is an asset
- Current
knowledge of development issues and policies, as well as programming
policies and procedures in international development cooperation
- Knowledge
of the latest developments and technology in related fields
- Analytical,
negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
- Supervisory
and managerial skills, coupled with strong leadership and teamwork abilities
- Computer
skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
- Demonstrated
ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and
effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
Please note that applications are
invited from South African nationals only.
Closing date: End of September
Interested
candidates should submit their cvs to kennedy@baobabhcc.co.za
or phone on 011803 3229 or fax on 011 803 6577
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