Technical Advisor-Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Technical Advisor II: Program Analysis Technical Advisor-Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Public Health Institute is seeking a Technical Advisor II: Program Analysis Technical Advisor (GHFP-10-164) in Tanzania. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.

Over the second phase of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), country teams will be working closely with their government counterparts to translate, prioritize and implement the newly developed PEPFAR Tanzania Partnership Framework to fit the country context, fully align and harmonize with key Government of Tanzania (GOT) development and HIV/AIDS strategies, and meet the new five year PEPFAR Strategy and Global Health Initiative goals.

Prevention remains a paramount challenge of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and is a major priority of both the GOT and the US Government (USG) in the next phase of PEPFAR. A successful prevention program requires a combination of mutually reinforcing, continually evaluated interventions that are tailored to the needs and risks of different target populations. In Tanzania, the USG PEPFAR Prevention Strategic Results Unit has supported the Tanzania AIDS Commission (TACAIDS) Prevention Technical Working Committee over the past year to develop the first National Prevention Strategy. Through the development of this strategy, a vast array of multidisciplinary stakeholders worked with the GOT to identify the country’s key HIV/AIDS drivers and prioritize and target interventions for maximum impact.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Program Analysis Technical Advisor (the Advisor) for the Tanzania PEPFAR Prevention Strategic Results Unit will support the PEPFAR Partnership Framework Prevention Goal and Prevention Strategic Results Unit (SRU) and three Interagency Technical Teams (ITT) – Sexual Prevention, Biomedical Prevention, and Counseling and Testing – in program mapping and data analysis to support quality improvement across the USG prevention portfolio. This mapping and analysis will ensure that behavioral, structural and biomedical initiatives are appropriately targeted, effective and efficient.

The Advisor will facilitate cross Partnership Framework (PF) Goal and SRU/ITT dialogue and coordination within the PEPFAR/Tanzania team, including closely linking with the Strategic Information Team. The Advisor will also provide significant PF Prevention Goal and SRU/ITT administrative/ management/ logistical support, including support to the SRU in its semiannual and annual PEPFAR reporting requirements, organization and undertaking of monitoring field visits, and other strategic exercises, such as costing and data analysis. These activities will support a country-driven, comprehensive, prevention response. The other basic functions and responsibilities of the Advisor include:

Data Analysis/ Monitoring: Support the PF Goal/SRU in the development, implementation and oversight of the Prevention Goal of the PF Implementation Plan, in close collaboration with members of the USG prevention team. Support the PF Goal/SRU in expanding and evaluating its prevention response based on the best available and most recent quantitative and qualitative data. This includes support to the SRU/ITTs to make better use of existing data, identification of new and emerging research results/ data for discussion and dissemination, conducting mapping and analysis of prevention intervention coverage, and collaborating with Strategic Information (SI) focal persons to further analyze existing semiannual and annual report (S/APR) data. Support the PF Goal/SRU/ITTs to monitor the overall strategic direction, relevance, coverage and quality of USG prevention activities/ programs. Assist the PF Goal and SRU Leads to ensure that USG prevention activities are coordinated and complementary with other prevention initiatives funded by other donors and/or stakeholders in Tanzania.

Implementing Partner Monitoring and Support: Under the direction of SRU/ITTs and in collaboration with the SI focal persons, monitor and track implementing partner performance against targets and ensure continuous quality improvement of USG prevention programming. Assist the SRU, in collaboration with the SI focal persons, to build partner capacity in target setting. In close coordination with PF Goal/SRU/ITTs, help organize and participate in regular site visits to review program implementation and meet with key partners/ stakeholders and beneficiaries to assess appropriateness of scope and scale, quality, and responsiveness to localized drivers of the HIV epidemic.

SRU/ITT Meeting Organization: Support PF Goal/SRU/ITTs in organizing regular technical partner meetings, learning events, and lessons learned dissemination forums involving all relevant HIV/AIDS partners and stakeholders. Support PF Goal/SRU/ITTs in the day-to-day management of the interagency program including: Maintain SRU/ITT calendars, including a tracking system to monitor milestones and keep staff informed of approaching events and deadlines. Provide program support including drafting and editing, maintaining shared electronic files, and assisting with preparations for partner meetings and other special events. Provide program and logistical support for technical assistance visits from Agency headquarters. Prepare requests from the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator and other agencies including coordinating information flow and submission of reports.

PEPFAR Planning and Reporting: Under the supervision of the SRU Lead and in close collaboration with the SI focal persons, ensure that components of the PEPFAR semiannual and annual reports are complete, accurate and timely. Proactively participate in the USG Country Operational Plan (COP) strategic planning processes and provide support for editing and finalizing significant sections of the prevention program components. Prepare and/or write documents, including drafting briefing papers, success stories, COP entries and other PEPFAR reporting inputs. In collaboration with the PEPFAR Coordinator’s Office, work closely with SRU/ITTs to ensure complete, accurate and timely submission of all COP deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in public health, social/ behavioral science, or related discipline. Minimum five years experience in HIV/AIDS strategy and program development and implementation (with specific reference to prevention of HIV transmission), with at least two years experience in an international or resource poor setting. Experience in Africa desirable. Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to use quantitative and qualitative data and policy directives to inform activity and portfolio design and quality improvement. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively and effectively in a high performance environment and under tight deadlines.

Strong working competency in computer applications and excellent English verbal and written communication. Excellent management and interpersonal skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, including substantial presentation experience to high-level audiences (policymakers, program managers, donors), as well as experience in facilitation and small group process. Excellent writing skills; good computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other software relevant to presentations. Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required. Ability to obtain a medical clearance to work in Tanzania.

Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf

TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by April 7, 2010. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.

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