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.

Position Details            

Job title:                                       Senior Technical Advisor – RH/ CECAP Services

Job grade:                                    Grade 7

Reporting to:                              Associate Technical Director  

Location:                                      Dar es Salaam

Roles Summary

The Senior Technical Advisor – RH and CECAP Services provides strategic and technical leadership for the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of integrated reproductive health (RH) and cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment (CECAP) interventions within EGPAF Tanzania and its supported regions. The role supports integration of RH, CECAP, HIV, adolescent and youth, and other relevant services; strengthens collaboration with government and implementing partners; and provides technical assistance to EGPAF teams, regional and council health management teams (R/CHMTs), facilities, and sub-grantees. The position contributes to quality service delivery, evidence-based decision-making, documentation of results and learning, and alignment with national policies and guidelines. Regular travel to supported regions and facilities is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Strategic Leadership, Coordination, and Partnerships

• Lead and coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of integrated RH and CECAP activities across EGPAF-supported programs and regions.
• Represent EGPAF in relevant national, zonal, and regional stakeholder forums and technical working groups on RH, adolescent and youth health, and cervical cancer prevention and care.
• Maintain effective collaboration with the Ministry of Health and relevant departments, regional and council health management teams, implementing partners, sub-grantees, and other stakeholders to support coordinated service delivery and minimize duplication.
• Track relevant national policies, strategies, guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures; facilitate their dissemination and application by EGPAF teams and partners.
• Coordinate with HIV, family planning, community engagement, gender, SIE, ECD, and other relevant teams to strengthen integrated service delivery and program coherence.
• Contribute to annual work planning, program reviews, and quarterly, semiannual, and annual narrative reporting; document and share lessons learned and promising practices.

B: Regional and Council Technical Support

• Work with EGPAF field teams and R/CHMTs to identify service delivery priorities and develop practical plans to improve RH and CECAP service access, quality, and uptake.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to EGPAF staff, government counterparts, facilities, and sub-grantees on integrated RH and CECAP services.
• Support planning and implementation of supportive supervision, mentorship, and technical review meetings, including follow-up of agreed action points.
• Support sub-grantees and local teams to establish and strengthen adolescent clubs and ANC-linked clubs or platforms for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), as appropriate.
• Promote integration of RH and CECAP services into care and treatment clinics (CTCs) so eligible women living with HIV are routinely offered appropriate services and referrals.
• Support field teams and district counterparts to monitor implementation, identify bottlenecks, and develop corrective actions.

C. Technical Leadership for CECAP Services

• Provide technical leadership for cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment interventions for women living with HIV in EGPAF-supported settings.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health’s relevant RH/cancer units, national trainers, and R/CHMTs to plan, coordinate, and support implementation of cervical cancer screening and treatment in accordance with current national guidelines.
• Participate in relevant technical working groups and contribute to review and dissemination of cervical cancer screening, treatment, and clinical care guidance.
• Support facility teams, including CTC staff and designated screening focal persons, to integrate HIV and cervical cancer services and deliver quality screening and treatment.
• Promote approaches that ensure women receiving ART are routinely offered cervical cancer screening and appropriate follow-up, based on eligibility and national guidance.
• Strengthen referral and follow-up pathways for clients requiring further assessment or advanced care, including LEEP and histopathology, and support tracking of referral completion.
• Coordinate or support outreach CECAP services for facilities without adequately trained providers, based on identified needs and available resources.
• Integrate CECAP quality assurance and quality improvement activities into existing program quality improvement systems.

D. Data, Quality Improvement, and Supply Readiness

• Work with monitoring and evaluation teams and facility staff to ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation and analysis of RH and CECAP service data.
• Use routine data and program reviews to identify performance gaps, inform decisions, and monitor implementation of improvement actions.
• Work with facility and field teams to forecast and monitor the availability of cervical cancer screening equipment, supplies, and consumables, and escalate supply gaps for timely action.
• Collaborate with community engagement teams to plan health education and awareness activities on the benefits of cervical cancer screening and access to services.
• Contribute to preparation of quality reports, dissemination of program results, and documentation of lessons learned and promising practices.

E. Other Responsibilities

• Undertake other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Senior Manager, RH/HIV Lead.

To be successful, you will have:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Midwifery, or another health-related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in reproductive, maternal, adolescent and youth health, cervical cancer prevention and control, HIV service integration, or related public health programs.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, coordinating multi-site or regional programs, and supporting government health systems and implementing partners.
• Experience in cervical cancer screening and referral pathways, particularly integration of services within HIV/CTC settings, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in supportive supervision, mentorship, quality improvement, program monitoring, data use, and preparation of technical reports.
• Experience working with government health structures, including MOH, R/CHMTs, health facilities, and sub-grantees, is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of RH and CECAP programming, including service integration, screening, referral, and follow-up, and familiarity with relevant national policies and guidelines.
• Ability to translate policies and technical guidance into operational plans, implementation support, and measurable program improvements.
• Strong program planning, coordination, monitoring, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interpret routine service data, identify performance gaps, and use evidence to guide decisions and quality improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with routine health information systems and data tools.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking; sound judgment and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English and Kiswahili.
• Planning, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to client-centered, respectful, equitable, and confidential service delivery.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to supported regions and facilities.

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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, and we are making an impact. We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) began supporting HIV and AIDS programming in Tanzania in 2003 and established a country office in 2004. Ever since, in close collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children and Presidents Office Regional Administration and Local Government, EGPAF expanded scope to supporting quality comprehensive and integrated HIV, GBV, TB and Family planning services in the supported regions. Recently EGPAF in collaboration with Aidsfonds, PATA and UNICEF introduced the partnership in Tanzania as one of the countries to implement the ViiV Pediatric Breakthrough Partnership.

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. The Foundation is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B).

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 [email protected]

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