"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments." -Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries and at 4,700 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Summary
The Technical Director provides the technical leadership to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s (EGPAF) HIV programs in Tanzania, currently supporting 1,000 PMTCT and 165 C&T sites. S/he functions as acting Country Director when needed, and is a member of the Core Management Team that strives to ensure efficient and effective implementation, coordination and management of EGPAF’s program activities. The Technical Director will report directly to the Country Director and will be based in Dar es Salaam with regular travel to the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and coordination of Technical program activities and Technical Staff
- Supervision of the Associate Technical Director, Senior Technical Advisor Strategic Information and Research, Pediatric Advisor, and departments for Care and Treatment, PMTCT, Supply Chain Management, Training and Capacity Building, Strategic Information (includes M&E, Data Management and Quality Improvement), Public Health Evaluations, Early Infant Diagnosis, Laboratory Services Support and Community Linkages;
- Lead EGPAF Tanzania’s technical program activities according to EGPAF’s Mission and Vision, to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy and implementation of prevention- and treatment programs;
- Lead and coordinate the technical component of the preparation of funding applications and reporting as requested by donors or EGPAF HQ;
- Build capacity of the technical team members in the DSM office and EGPAF Tanzania’s field offices;
- Provide input and participate actively in Core Management Team meetings and assure that designated tasks for the technical department are taken care of within reasonable time;
- Function as acting Country Director whenever requested by the Country Director or EGPAF HQ;
- Any other activity as requested by the Country Director.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT and representation TO MOHSW, DONORS, EGPAF GLOBAL AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
- Participate in meetings with Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and related parties, including national technical working groups;
- Participate in meetings as called for by donor community;
- Actively participate in communication and meetings with EGPAF global, acting as a source of information and innovative approaches for both EGPAF Tanzania and EGPAF global;
- Participate in any other relevant communication, national or international meeting.

Required Qualifications

- MD with at least five years of relevant experience in HIV-project management including the design, administration, management and implementation of international health programs in resource limited setting, including supervision, M&E and reporting;
- Proven experience in the development of quality improvement /quality improvement tools and systems;
- Proven experience in the writing of abstracts, proposals and reports;
- Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults and children in resource limited settings;
- Extensive knowledge on HIV prevention and care, and particular on MTCT;
- Knowledge of Kiswahili language highly desired;
- At least five years of work experience in Africa, preferably in Tanzania.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Energetic, independent and self motivated;
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent management- and diplomatic skills;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of team
- Good understanding of basic IT programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email etc.), knowledge of statistical programs an advantage;
- Fluency in English, both oral and written.

How to apply

LOCAL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURGED TO APPLY
Please apply online at www. pedaids.org

Closing date: 30 Sep 2010