ICAP PMTCT Advisor Seconded to MOH Jobs in Ethiopia

ICAP PMTCT Advisor Seconded to MOH Jobs in Ethiopia


Position Summary:

  • Under the guidance MOH_MCH directorate director the PMTCT Adviser Seconded at MOH will support in design and implementation of quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment programs at the Federal Ministry of Health, focusing on PMTCT, e-MTCT, care & treatment, retention in care, HVL management DSD, lab support, M&E and quality improvement activities.

    Major Accountabilities at FMOH/FHAPCO Levels

  • Support planning, capacity building, implementation support and monitoring of early
    ART initiation, ART optimization, adherence support/retention for PMTCT clients

  • Support FMOH in RVLM and HVL management areas and Strengthen timely VL monitoring and improved result management in PMTCT clients

  • Prepare orientation materials for cascading at regional level on identified new initiatives.

  • Regular member of national PMTCT TWG and support PMTCT/e-MTCT activities

  • Participate in national supportive supervision on HIV PMTCT/e-MTCT care and treatment & new initiatives focused program areas.

  • Participate in the national HIV PMTCT/e-MTCT care and treatment consultative workshop as needed.

  • Timely deliver requests from ICAP RPSCBD

  • Provide TA to optimize pediatric and adolescent case finding and enhance viral
    suppression at 100% of supported HFs in the in Maintained regions

  • Monitor the regional level effort of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT& e-MTCT program in regions

  • Support MOH to prepare and avail job aid on new TLD recommendation for all.

  • Monitor implementation of enhance post natal prophylaxis at all regions

  • Implement e-MTCT strategies per FMOH’s guidance (Ensure 95% of PMTCT_ART coverage and ARV prophylaxis for HEI , Regularly monitor e-MTCT implementation
    in regions)

  • Improve EID testing coverage through regular monitoring of timely testing and result delivery.

  • Monitor the Performance of EID Point of care testing sites (POCs)at each region.

  • Link all HIV positive infants
    to ART and initiate ART immediately (TX New <1
    yr.) Vs HEI-POS reported need to be comparable.

  • Regularly monitor key EID commodity stock status

  • Support MOH to prepare and avail job aid on new TLD recommendation for all.

  • Support MOH in regularly monitoring the implementation of TLD for all,

  • Strengthen the coordination with relevant stakeholders to support national e-MTCT strategies

  • Support MOH to ensure e-PNP and TLD for all are mentored through existing platform

  • Support MOH in providing TOT training on PMTCT and e-MTCT

  • Support implementation of PrEP for PMTCT clients

  • Provide day-to-day oversight of selected sites, activities, monitor and document progress toward achievement of initiatives’ goals and objectives, coordinate annual work planning processes, and contribute to project goal

  • Coordinate closely with the MOH and stakeholders to ensure appropriate, high-quality and timely technical assistance for regions

  • In collaboration with PPD and SI unit of ICAP, drive continuous use of data to track program quality, outputs and outcomes.

  • Synthesize successful results, prepare, and disseminate reports and guidance on PMTCT/e-MTCT best practices and approaches for wider replication and use in the country.

  • Ensure that all reports, and write ups, including but not limited to success stories and program briefs are data driven and articulate a compelling story

    Required Qualification and Work Experience

  • Doctorate in Medicine with minimum of 10 years’ experience /MD with MPH with 6 years of experience.

  • Experience in HIV, PMTCT/e-MTCT program technical coordination

  • Training in HIV, PMTCT/e-MTCT

  • Experience in teaching, mentoring, organizing and conducting training.  Experience in development of national documents related to HIV/AIDS Programs

  • Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

  • Computer skills (MS Office and statistical packages)

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; ICAP PMTCT Advisor Seconded to MOH Jobs in Ethiopia

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