VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Pediatric and Youth Advisor

Department: Project Management

Location: Manyara

Reports To: Senior Strategic Results Manager

Classification: Full-time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The Pediatric and Youth Advisor (PYA) plays a key role in the implementation of EGPAF
Tanzania’s pediatric and youth focus and strategy. As part Regional Acceleration Strategy
(RAS) team, he/she will provide technical advice to the RAS team members and hands-on at
the facility level in all Pediatric and youth services. He/she will be responsible for building
the capacity of facility staff in Reproductive, maternal new-born, child and adolescent health
(RHNCAH), in particular in the prevention, care, treatment and support HIV and TB
Services. The technical advisor will support the integration and provision of comprehensive
services including ECD, nutrition, and other pediatric – specific diseases management by
developing innovative approaches to improve the program. He/she will act as a valuable
source of information for the GoT at the regional level and implementing partners while
continuously advocating the high – quality health services for HIV exposed or infected
children and their families. The PYA will report to the Senior Strategic Results Manager –
RAS, with dotted reporting to the technical oversight of the Senior Technical Advisor –
Pediatric and Youth Services.
No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Leads and monitors the implementation of EGPAF Tanzania’s pediatric and adolescent
strategy at regional level
• Coordinate with technical advisors and officers of the projects, R/CHMT and
health facility staff to address the pediatric and youth issues at site level
• Work with MEL department to regular monitor progress towards pediatric and
youth targets, to strengthen the documentation and reporting of /on the pediatric
and youth HIV cascade
• Work within the regional RAS teams on identifying and addressing region
specific pediatric and youth issues, especially HIV, TB and early childhood
development, family planning, gender and violence against children, while
observing child safeguarding principles
 • Strengthen the implementation of a child centered and family care clinic approach
across the supported councils
• Implement, monitor, evaluate and report different initiatives and client centred
service delivery models, including quality improvement methodologies
• Participate in coordination of mentorship program at different levels in the region
including inter-facility learning exchange sessions
• Coordinate, implement and report pediatric and youth services in the region,
including AGYW, ASRH and CECAP for adolescent girls

Pediatric and youth capacity building of HCPs and other stakeholders

• Facilitate and participate in trainings to build pediatric capacity of HCP
• Assist in addressing site specific needs by direct didactic training and mentoring
• Coordinate and supervise the roll out and implementation of new guidelines, ARV
regimens recommendations/circulars or any changes as guided by the MoH
• Conduct site assessment to identify gaps and needs, and address them, including
morbidity and mortality case reviews
• Participate in case management including attending major ward rounds as part of
capacity building at Regional and District Hospitals

To be successful, you will have:

 MD with more than 5 years of experience working in HIV,TB and AYFHS related
programming, managing and or supporting the implementation of programs with a
focus on Pediatric and youth
 MMED Paediatrics and child health, or Master of Public Health degree or other
advance medical or relevant degree is and added advantage

Bonus points if you have:

 At least 3 years of proven experience in program management and implementation of

Pediatric HIV/AIDS programming, including supervision and reporting.
 Possess excellent interpersonal skills to deal successfully with existing stakeholders, team
members, potential partners, and government officials
 Experience in clinical management of Pediatric and adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB,
ASRH
 Experience in project management
 Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.

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 consortium partners Amref Health Tanzania, Engender Health, D-tree
International and Matchboxology won the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID)/Tanzania Afya Yangu Northern is designed around client – centred approaches to
address gaps in HIV, TB and Family Planning (FP) service delivery, while continuously
building and transferring the capacity of local stakeholders for sustainable and country- led
ownership. USAID Afya Yangu Northern will focus on intensely on direct service delivery
across all regions in early project years, ensuring that gaps to epidemic control are identified,
and tailored solutions are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations
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 fraud@pedaids.org

HOW TO APPLY
EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and the position is open to all. Qualified
candidates should submit a CV, cover letter and relevant certificates explaining how the
experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and
references to EGPAF.
Submissions to be sent to the below Link:
Link to Job posting
https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=PEDAIDS&cws=41&rid=3162

Or via
www.pedaids.org/careers

Closing Date: June 12th 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.