AFRO-NETS> Vacancy: District HIV/AIDS Programme Advisor - Tanzania

[Vera Pieroth <VeraP@amreftz.org>]

Vacancy: District HIV/AIDS Programme Advisor
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for Serengeti District, Mara Region, Tanzania

The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) is looking for a 
self-motivated, energetic Tanzanian / East African citizen to assist 
the multi-sectoral District AIDS Secretariat in the coordination of a 
comprehensive district HIV/AIDS control programme in Serengeti dis-
trict, Mara region, Tanzania. 

Qualifications:
A Master's degree from a recognised University and at least 5 years 
experience in health planning and management is a minimum require-
ment. Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation and strong 
organisational and management skills are required as well as profound 
knowledge of issues related to HIV/AIDS/STI prevention and control. 
Advanced computer skills is essential and experience in operational 
research is desirable. Experience with participatory approaches and 
good knowledge of the ongoing Tanzanian health sector/local govern-
ment reforms are of added advantage. The candidate is expected to 
live and work in a rural area and therefore needs to be flexible 
enough to adapt to such an environment. 

Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is a must.

Duties and responsibilities
* Assist the multi-sectoral District AIDS Secretariat in the plan-
  ning and co-ordination of a comprehensive HIV/AIDS/STI control 
  programme
* Establish strong working relationships and networks among the Dis-
  trict Council and collaborating partner organisations. Build tech-
  nical and managerial capacity of partner organisations to imple-
  ment the various programme components
* Ensure effective community participation and action in the plan-
  ning and implementation processes of the various interventions
* Assist the District HIV/AIDS Secretariat to establish and imple-
  ment programme monitoring and evaluation frame works. 
* Manage programme database and feed data back into planning and 
  monitoring processes
* Supervise and co-ordinate programme surveys
* Take responsibility for the documentation and dissemination of 
  programme results 
* Monitor the utilisation of grants given to partners
* Supervise other programme staff
* Take responsibility for the financial and technical accountability 
  of the programme 

AMREF's salaries and benefits are competitive among organisations of 
a similar nature. AMREF is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applications with CV and addresses of two referees should be sent to 
and received not later than 15th January, 2002 by:

The Country Director
African Medical and Research Foundation
P.O. Box 2773
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Vera Pieroth
mailto:VeraP@amreftz.org

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