Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Title: Senior Technical Advisor – Family Planning Services   

Department: Technical

Location:  Dar es Salaam

Reports To: Technical Director/ Deputy Chief of Party   

Classification: Full-time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The senior technical advisor family planning services (STA-FP) plays a key role in the implementation of EGPAF Tanzania’s family planning services. As part of the senior technical advisory team, he/she will provide technical advice to the regional teams and offer hands-on capacity building of regional/council and site staff in the area of reproductive, maternal newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), in particular in the access to comprehensive family planning services for youth and PLHIV. The STA-FP will support integrated and comprehensive services by developing innovative approaches to improve the program.  He/she will act as a valuable source of information for the GoT at national level and implementing partners while continuously advocating for high quality family planning services.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and monitor the implementation of the FP strategy and develop initiatives to improve FP/RH services at the regional and district level.
• Represent the organization at national level, providing technical assistance in policy and guideline development
• Direct/oversee the implementation of activities and the capacity building of the project team and local counterparts to improve access to FP/RH services, including long acting and permanent methods of contraception, postpartum family planning, and comprehensive post-abortion care services.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide support to staff in program design and monitoring, and evaluation.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with other project intervention areas and other relevant USAID projects to maximize synergies.
• Analyze and synthesize data to disseminate lessons learned and best practices to stakeholders invested in improving clinical services for FP/RH services.
• Contribute to the annual work plan development and quarterly, annual, and other project reporting to the donor(s).

To be successful, you will have:

• Must possess a medical degree (MD, MBBS), clinical degree (such as a BSc. in nursing or midwifery), or a university degree in a related, relevant field
• A Master of Public Health degree or Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynecology is highly desirable.
• Must be registered with the relevant medical licensure body in Tanzania.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in program management and implementation of Family Planning programming, including supervision and reporting.
• Must be a seasoned health professional with vision, strategic planning skills, and an understanding of the integration of FP/RH services with other health services to ensure efficient and effective service delivery and provision.

Bonus points if you have:

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal successfully with existing stakeholders, team members, potential partners, and government officials
• Experience working in donor funded project management
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) began supporting HIV and AIDS programming in Tanzania in 2003 and established a country office in 2004. Since then, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other key partners, EGPAF has expanded its scope to include integrated HIV, GBV, TB, and Family Planning services. EGPAF Tanzania’s efforts focus on client-centered approaches that address gaps in health service delivery and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. EGPAF’s work in Tanzania is supported by multiple global and regional initiatives aimed at building sustainable and locally-led health systems.

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English: www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: collect 770-776-5674), or online (www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids).