JOB ANNOUNCEMENT : Regional Program Team Lead, SAFECARE Project - SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Shwari Health Cameroon is a locally registered organization with a vision to ensure the provision of quality, effective and innovative evidence-based solutions to address health systems challenges within the health sector in Cameroon and beyond with a special focus to children and adolescents. To achieve this, Shwari Health Cameroon uses proven community strategies to identify HIV infected children and adolescents, refer them to health facilities for initiation on treatment, support and accompany them through treatment to ensure they remain in care and achieve viral suppression. Our mission is to be one of the most sought-after implementations science associations in Cameroon that uses evidence-based strategies to effectively cover the ‘Know-Do’ gaps in the provision of health services. We aim to achieve this through the application of modern evidence generation and synthesis methods to understand operational contexts so as to devise strategies that could make the implementation efforts more effective and efficient. SHWARI Health Association, in partnership with Georgetown University's Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI), the Government of the Republic of Cameroon's Regional Technical Groups (RTGs), will be implementing a project titled SAFECARE-Cameroon, which is a 5-year CDC/PEPFAR-Funded project. SAFECARE-Cameroon’s goal is to develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive facility and community-based HIV services for children, adolescents, and adults in Cameroon in PEPFAR supported regions of the country and support the country to fast track its progress to achieve HIV epidemic control. As a result, SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is recruiting for the following program implementation positions. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in Yaoundé or Bertoua.

SHAC Office Positions

Position:        Regional Program Team Lead, SAFECARE Project -Cameroon
Reports to:        Project Director
Location of work:    Bertoua, Cameroon
Number of positions:        01
Position Overview:    This purpose of this position is to provide technical support for healthcare workers at the facility, district and regional levels to improve quality of HIV care, treatment and related services across the care continuum.  In addition, the position holder will manage a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals/mentors to ensure team-based and collaborative care approach in improving site capacity. Further, the Team Leader will be accountable for meeting all program targets in the assigned region.


Essential Functions
•    Leads regional teams and ensures the program remains on track on all key indicators
•    Train and mentor health care workers at levels of the healthcare system
•    Ensure collaboration and technical support for MOH regional health delegate and team within the districts for effective oversight and ownership of all program activities
•    Support site clinical staff in providing clinical care to HIV positive patients with complex problems
•    Assists the Integrated Service Delivery Improvement specialist in the supervision, mentorship and support to GU clinical mentors and community specialists in providing clinical care to HIV positive patients with complex problems
•    Participate in Ministry of Health technical working groups as related to expertise nationally and within the assigned region
•    Promote and ensure use of program data and evidence to inform service delivery improvement in real time
•    Lead development of site-specific remediation plans and lead those interventions to improve clinical systems, care standards and processes including ensuring community-facility linkages
•    Take up PMTCT as a special focus and support the provision of quality PMTCT services within health facilities
•    Directly mentor clinical mentors as well as health care workers at facility and regional level on PMTCT
•    Participate in MoH Technical working groups on HIV prevention, care and treatment as required Institutionalize CQI at facility level and continuously review local challenges and assist sites with problem-solving that addresses clinic and patient needs
•    Participate in advanced training programs including: recognizing and managing drug side effects and resistance, identifying and managing opportunistic infections, PMTCT, TB management and prophylaxis, pediatric HIV and other training relevant to TIDE program as needed
Work with site and district teams to institutionalize use of data and information to improve clinical decisions
•    Submit program reports as required

Qualifications and Experience
•    MD or MBChB, preferably with additional specialist training
•    At least 5-7 years of demonstrable clinical experience in the field of HIV care and treatment
•    Must have prior experience in capacity building, such as planning/facilitating trainings and providing technical assistance
•    Familiarity with adult learning principles/techniques and demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning opportunities for adults
•    Registration with health professional regulatory authority.
•    Must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English
•    Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in working with diverse groups of people and handling confidential information.
•    Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages.
•    Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Work Environment
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) /Context / Required competencies
Core values
•    Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
•    Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
•    Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
•    Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
•    Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
•    Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
•    Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
•    Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
•    Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
•    Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
•    Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
•    Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
•    Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities


Instructions for Submitting Applications:

1. Submission Method: All applications must be submitted electronically through our online form at: https://forms.gle/zFso5waZkTf716JG6 
2. Position Specification: Clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the designated field of the application form.
3. References: Provide contact information for three professional references who are familiar with your work experience, preferably from the last 3-5 years. Include their names, relationships to you, daytime phone numbers, and email addresses.
4. Cover Letter: Attach a well-crafted cover letter that:
   - Details your suitability for the specific position
   - Highlights your experience in key functional areas
   - Demonstrates how you meet or exceed the required qualifications
5. CV/Resume: Include a concise CV/Resume (maximum 3 pages) that emphasizes:
   - Your most relevant achievements
   - Experience directly related to the position
   - Key skills and qualifications
6. Minimum Requirements: Ensure you meet all stated qualifications and experience requirements, as these are the basic criteria for consideration.
7. Contact Information: Provide your current daytime phone number and email address.
8. Application Deadline: Submit your complete application by **October 27th, 2024, 5:00 PM Cameroon Time**. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
9. Early Closure of Applications: SHAC reserves the right to close the application process before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage early submissions.
10. Equal Opportunity: SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status.
Important Notes:
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) does not charge any fees during his recruitment process
- Incomplete applications or those not following these instructions may be disqualified.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
- All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.