Technical Advisor-Reproductive Health (TARH) at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

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. EGPAF currently supports national, district, and local governments, facilities, communities, and non-governmental partners. In 2020, EGPAF’s global footprint spans 15 countries. To date, EGPAF has supported over 15,000 sites to offer HIV counselling, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services alongside high-quality family health care. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

EGPAF has worked in Malawi since 2001. Today, EGPAF Malawi implements evidence-based HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions in 177 health facilities in nine districts through EGPAF’s U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief/U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PEPFAR/CDC) – funded Achieving HIV Epidemic Control through Scaling Up Quality Testing, Care and Treatment in Malawi.

Job Summary

The Technical Advisor will lead the design and delivery of all sexual reproductive health related activities including cervical cancer screening and treatment, prevention of mother to child transmission and family planning especially among women living with HIV(WLHIV )across EGPAF supported clinics. Under the supervision of Associate Technical Director, the TA- RH is responsible for providing coordination, technical leadership and management support to implementation of sexual reproductive health interventions. The TA will work in close collaboration with EGPAF district teams to ensure availability of high quality sexual reproductive health services in all support sites.

Responsibilities

Technical Strategy Leadership

1. Cervical screening services

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the screening, evaluation and treatment of premalignant lesions of the cervix
• To provide leadership and support to health care providers on integration of Cervical Cancer (CaCx) preventions programs into existing HIV services in EGPAF’s supported sites implementing CaCx activities
• Establish and maintain systems for provision of support for WLHIV with suspected cancer to access advanced diagnostic and treatment services
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on the appropriate management of women in need of further services such as treatment of pre-cancers of the cervix with cryotherapy or LEEP and or referral of women with invasive cancer of the Cervix.
• Lead in the assessment of capacity building needs and organize trainings and orientations as needed
• Coordinate supplies and reagents acquisition to support program implementation

1. EMTCT, Family planning and STI services
   • Lead all Triple EMTCT program planning, implementation, and monitoring, with a focus on ensuring that WLWH prevent unintended pregnancies and treatment adherence (ART)

• Lead in the development of program wide strategies for the increasing integration of contraceptives in ART clinics, including teen club in all EGPAF supported sites

• In coordination with the HTS TA, lead the development of all triple elimination (HIV, Hepatitis and syphilis) program materials such us SOPs, job aids, training materials
• To ensure availability of STI screening and treatment services to WLWH in all EGPAF supported facilities
• Ensure strategic service delivery and support on family planning and STI services to special groups of WLWH such as adolescent, female sex workers and female inmates
•  Working with other Teams within EGPAF to identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of triple EMTCT, cervical cancer screening, STI, family planning and other HIV/ART services in all supported clinics
• Lead in development of strategies for improving viral load monitoring and suppression among pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Lead in the establishment and and scale up of mother infant pair (MIP) clinics across all EGPAF facilities
• Lead monitoring and evaluation of EMTCT programs ensuring a reduction in the EID positivity rate among exposed infants
• Ensure that there are systems for and timely reporting of all triple EMTCT and EID indicators in coordination with the care and treatment advisor, and MACRO care and treatment lead

Capacity Building

• Organize and support RH related training programs for both EGPAF and MoH staff
• Build capacity of district managers (EGPAF/MOH) to conduct mentorship and supportive supervisions to other health care providers in the EGPAF supported clinics.
• Provide support in decision making on special clinical cases for Cervical cancer, PMTCT and STI
• Work closely with assigned teams to ensure capacity building activities are implemented according to best practices and evidence-based frameworks.

Monitoring and Reporting / Evaluations /Knowledge Management

• Participate in the tracking, monitoring and documentation of technical achievement and evaluation of reproductive health activities in regard to access, quality and service delivery impact in collaboration with partners
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports to EGPAF
• Liaise with counterparts in other EGPAF supported MOH programs, sharing lessons learned and working to strengthen EGPAF supported MOH programs.
• Document key successes , challenges and mitigation factors for the program success

Representation

• Work in a professional manner and maintain good relationships with site staff, program staff and colleagues in the MOH
• Be part of the national technical working group on reproductive health and EMTCT matters
• Participate in development of reproductive health and EMTCT related national guidelines, strategic planning and other reference materials

• May be delegated to represent EGPAF in meetings at district or national levels as required

• Participate regularly in all the EGPAF staff and technical meetings.
• Be the focal person for engagement with the donor community on all matters relating to EGPAF’s RH programs

• A Medical Degree (MBBS/MBChB), Nursing degree, or equivalent Clinical Degree
• A Master’s degree in Public Health or a related clinical discipline is highly desirable.
• At least three years of professional experience working in HIV programs.
• Experience with Reproductive Health (RH) and Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (EMTCT) in the context of HIV/AIDS is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in programs relating to HIV, MNCH and cervical cancer screening
• Have basic gynecological surgical experience
• Good program management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS programs
• Good writing skills, excellent communication skills

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).