Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Officer

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is seeking a qualified Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Officer for its programme in Tanzania. About Médecins du Monde Médecins du Monde is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to vulnerable populations worldwide, including in France. Through multidisciplinary expertise and a strong community-based approach, MdM develops health programmes for underserved groups. MdM has worked in Tanzania since 1994, initially focusing on HIV/AIDS and community health. In 2010, it launched the country’s first comprehensive harm reduction programme in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, helping to reduce HIV transmission and other infections among people who inject drugs. Since 2021, MdM has expanded its harm reduction services nationally and regionally. In 2022, it added sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and other vulnerable groups. Through the CUTTS HEP C research project, implemented with international public health institutions and local partners, MdM supports hepatitis C elimination in Tanzania by strengthening prevention, access to care, evidence generation, and community engagement. On January 1, 2024, MdM launched the Nalinda Afya project, beginning a three-year cycle aimed at reducing sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis among key populations in Tanzania. Co-funded alongside UNITAID support for hepatitis C, the project aligns with Tanzania’s National Strategic Plan for HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis 2023–2030 and supports integrated prevention, testing, and treatment. Looking ahead, MdM aims to: - Expand harm reduction services to new areas. - Strengthen technical assistance. - Scale up SRHR interventions. - Reinforce emergency preparedness and response. - Address evolving humanitarian and public health needs. Hierarchical and Functional Relationships The officer reports directly to the Medical Coordinator. The position also maintains technical and functional working relationships with: - The MEAL Officer. - Health service providers. - Partner civil society organizations and NGOs. - The MdM coordination team. Overall Objective of the Position The officer will support the implementation of the Nalinda Afya III and Safe Abortion Care projects in Dar es Salaam. The projects aim to improve access to harm reduction, SRHR, HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis services for key and vulnerable populations. The role will also ensure effective coordination with partners, service providers, and community actors while supporting quality monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement in accordance with MdM standards and donor requirements. Tasks and Responsibilities Project Planning and Implementation - Coordinate the day-to-day planning and implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved work plan, budget, and project objectives. - Liaise with local partner organizations to ensure the timely implementation of planned activities, including demand creation, sensitization, follow-up, and advocacy. - Develop SRHR referral mechanisms with identified health facilities in collaboration with local partners. - Coordinate with selected health facilities and healthcare providers to facilitate stigma-free, inclusive, and high-quality service delivery. - Support HIV, STI, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C prevention, screening, vaccination, treatment, and referral services. - Support the organization of training sessions, workshops, dialogue sessions, biannual meetings, lesson-sharing events, and data-quality assessments. - Engage public authorities, police, local government actors, health professionals, and community stakeholders in relevant project activities. - Monitor implementation progress against established indicators and targets. - Ensure the routine collection, verification, and submission of high-quality programme data in collaboration with partners and the MEAL team. - Conduct field visits to project sites, hotspots, and partner locations to provide supportive supervision, identify implementation gaps, and follow up on corrective actions. Reporting and Documentation - Prepare regular activity reports. - Update project tracking tools. - Contribute to donor and internal reporting requirements. - Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices in collaboration with the field team and partners. Capacity Building - Organize training for local partners based on identified training needs. - Provide ongoing technical support to local partner organizations. Learning and Accountability - Support the documentation of lessons learned, best practices, challenges, and evidence for advocacy and programme improvement. - Support the development of feedback mechanisms to ensure community engagement and accountability, with assistance from the MEAL Officer. - Promote protection principles, confidentiality, and accountability to affected populations. - Ensure respect for the dignity and rights of beneficiaries throughout project implementation. Collaboration and Coordination - Contribute to planning, procurement forecasting, and logistical follow-up for outreach events, training sessions, medical activities, and community interventions. - Ensure close coordination and communication among partners, healthcare providers, outreach workers, peer educators, and MdM departments, including logistics, finance, human resources, and security. - Represent MdM in meetings and workshops related to SRHR. - Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or management.

Educational Background Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: - Public health. - Project management. - Social sciences. - Medicine. - Nursing. - Community development. - A related field. Professional Experience - At least three years of relevant professional experience managing or supporting health, SRHR, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, or community-based public health projects. - Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, and public health facilities. - Good knowledge of HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis, harm reduction, and inclusive service-delivery approaches for vulnerable or marginalized populations. - Experience working in Dar es Salaam or with Tanzanian health authorities and local partners will be an added advantage. Required Competencies - Strong organizational and coordination skills. - Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively with community actors, partner organizations, authorities, and health professionals. - Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain accurate project documentation. - Strong facilitation and training-support skills. - Ability to work in sensitive contexts with professionalism and discretion. - Commitment to confidentiality. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address operational challenges. - Good command of Microsoft Office applications and project-reporting systems.