Tumaini Makene
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 6, 2012
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Personal Profile& attributes
Mashinji has a Medical background with more than 10 years experience in leadership and governance. Very experienced in report writing and programs protocol development. Knowledgeable and skilled in strategy development processes. Apart from formal employment, Mashinji works as an Independent Consultant in health related issues. He possesses a strong interpersonal communication skills and impressive presentation skills. Mashinji is quite proactive, a good multi-tasker and can deliver within strict deadlines. He has a good working relationship with government, international and local NGO, corporate companies, and development partners in the country. Mashinji has extensively travelled within and outside Tanzania. He is a quick learner with a pleasant personality.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Mashinji offers more than 10 years extensive and diverse experience with hands-on planning, organizational, analytical and facilitation skills. Specific works conducted over the years have been in the following areas:
1. Policy and Agenda Formulation and Development
2. Organisational leadership and management
3. Strategy and Planning
4. Research skills with proper documentation/Writing/Presentations
5. Materials Development
6. Project proposal development
7. Development of survey protocols
8. Project Evaluation including mid-term and end project reviews
9. Strategy development processes
10. Editing and Translation (English & Kiswahili)
11. Transcription and Analysis of audio/video-recorded materials
Specific ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS:
A. Policy Forums and Strategy Formulation: in collaboration with other members in various organizations, managed to produce documents that served as policy, guidelines and protocols for various uses.
1. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, September 2005 in Morogoro; Developed national health service scheme and scheme of service.
2. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the NACP and NTLP, 2006 to date; Member of National technical Working Group; Developed Guidelines, SOP, Job aids, IEC Materials and M&E tools.
3. CHADEMA, 2015 to date; Deputy Chairperson for the team that developed CHADEMA's election manifesto
B. Assessment of HIV/AIDS and Evaluating its effect on productivity; Conduct HIV trainings at workplaces to mitigate its effects. Liaised with company Human Resource Managers to conduct a needs assessment, then organise and facilitate HIV trainings at workplaces.
The following are some of the selected companies:
C. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) support in line with OSHA: liaised with company Human Resource Managers to organise and support several companies on safety at workplaces. The scope was to prepare industrial safety policy, assess staff member’s fitness to work and promote health at workplaces.
The following are some of the selected companies:
D. Columnist in the TechMagazine: during private time Mashinji research and writes articles in the TechMagazine that inform on technology and health with a focus on artificial intelligence and health. He also takes part in organizing, designing and preparing promotional materials. URL for TechMagazine is: www.techmagazine.co.tz
E. Translation and Editing (English and Kiswahili) - Mashinji have translated and edited numerous documents for a number of organizations including research reports, press releases, annual reports, academic studies, questionnaires and other working tools. The most recent works can be found at www.techmagazine.co.tzwhere some research papers are translated to meet our readers' taste.
FORMAL Education
CORE PROGRAMMES:
Level
Institution
Award
Doctoral
The Open University of Tanzania
Doctor of Philosophy (by Thesis): Leadership and Decision Making (In progress)
Masters
University of Roehampton, London - UK
Master of Public Health (In progress)
Masters
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Ronneby - Sweden
Master of Business Administration - Graduated
Masters
University of Dar es Salaam, Muhimbili University Collage of Health Sciences
Master of Medicine in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care - not graduated
Undergraduate
Makerere University Kampala, Uganda
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - graduated
Advanced Level Secondary Education
Mzumbe High School, Tanzania
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
Ordinary Level Secondary Education
St. Pius X Seminary Makoko, Tanzania
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
Primary School Certificate
Iligamba Primary School, Tanzania
Leaving Certificate
OTHER CONFERENCES, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:
1. International Physicians Exchange Program;HIV/AIDS and related co-morbidities,Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA : Feb – March 2014
2. European AIDS Clinical Society;Eighth Advanced HIV Course,Montpellier, France: Sept 2010
3. AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya (2010):The Management Development Institute, training on management tools, framework and knowledge for HIV/AIDS leaders.University of California, Los Angeles, the Anderson School of Management; LA, USA.
4. National TOT;Adults Learning Methodology,International Training and Education Centre for Health (I-TECH), University of Washington, USA: May 2008.
5. International Physicians Exchange Program;Advanced training on HIV/AIDS clinical management and programming,Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA : May – June 2008
6. AIDSRelief Program, Training on USG financial Regulations (OMB Circular A-122 and Title 45 CFR 74), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: May 2007
7. Evin School of Management; Corporate and Social Responsibilities (CSR),Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: May 2006
8. University of Dar es Salaam, MUCHS, Centre for Social Science and Medicine (2004);Research Methodology, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
9. Draft Workshop for orienting Global Fund proposal writing teams on the concept note development process. Organized by Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism (TNCM): New Africa Hotel, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania; August 13 – 15, 2014 *--Participant
10. Finalization workshop of the National Strategic Plan V for tuberculosis and leprosy control. Organized by National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program (NTLP): Bahari Beach Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; May 29 – 30, 2014 *--Participant
11. HIV and Associated Co-morbidities Scientific Updates: Joint Symposium Organized by Catholic University of Health and Allied Health Sciences and University of Maryland, Baltimore: Gold Crest hotel, Mwanza, Tanzania; April 2014 * Presented – Disease Prevention in HIV patients
12. Workshop to finalize the advocacy, communication and social media (ACSM) materials that are used national wide to inform on TB control processes. Organized by NTLP. Njuweni Hotels, Kibaha, Tanzania in 2013.
13. Workshop on finalization of National Three I’s (ICF, IC & IPT) training materials for health care workers. Organized by NTLP in collaboration with I-TECH. Belinda Hotels, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. March 2012
14. Tenth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection. Glasgow, United Kingdom: November 2010 *--Participant
15. National Multi-sectoral conferences on HIV and AIDS – December 2006 and December 2007 *-- Participant
16. National Paediatric HIV/AIDS Conference, Dar-Es-Salaam, July 2007 *--Participant
17. Tanzania AIDS Society, Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting; Arusha, Tanzania: September 2006 *--Participant
18. Workshop training and field work to research on Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO); research on the need, field test of logo and radio spots. Organized by Healthscope Limited. Songea Region in 2002.
Employment record
2015 to date
Tanzania Interfaith Partnership (TIP) an affiliate of CCT, BAKWATA, TEC and Office of the Mufti of Zanzibar (MOZ)
Director ofTechnical Services
Reporting to ED, the incumbent will advise the ED on programmatic technical components. DTS will lead the team in projects implementation, performance and impact evaluation process and grants/project write-ups. The incumbent will be responsible for program implementations and results provides road maps for project implementation strategies and advice TIP on strategic technical partners and partnerships. Be a liaison officer with TIP's partners in line with technical support to the available programs. Participate in business development and assist the ED in representing TIP to relevant partnership forums:
- Supports the Executive Director in Providing technical, programmatic and administrative management of key components of TIP's HIV/AIDS, TB and other Public health related Programs,
- Leads and supports the preparation of the technical and programmatic review of implementing partners annual work plans and sub-agreements with partners, quarterly and annual progress reports and budgets, success stories, and research results.
- Provides technical and programmatic leadership in the areas of Community Based HIV services, HIV prevention; behavior change communication; reduction of stigma and discrimination; Testing and Counselling; care and support; TB and treatment of STIs.
- Provides technical and programmatic oversight of key components of program activities
- Collaborates in the design, implementation and evaluation of appropriate operational and intervention-linked quantitative and qualitative research and efficacy studies for program Evaluation.
- Responsible for line management of all Technical staff in including senior Technical officers, Regional Advisors, Program officers and any other cadre that fall under the technical team.
- Provides expert guidance to implementing partners in the development of achievable, measurable plans and objectives for implementation of innovative Community based HIV/AIDS and other public health interventions.
- Provides senior level technical assistance in capacity building, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to key Partners and government partners.
- Initiates, organizes, facilitates and documents Quarterly technical meetings with implementing partners and program coordinators meeting.
- Conducts field visits meet with implementing partners and government health officials as appropriate, providing technical, programmatic and administrative guidance during the visit.
- Participates in regular technical team meetings, team meetings organized by the Government, Partners and other stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation of site visits for high-level delegations that include Development partners, Government Representatives and Board Members.
- Coordinates and communicates regularly with other members of the team and other TIP staff on administrative, technical, programmatic and policy issues related to HIV/AIDS, TB and other Public health Issues.
- Lead the technical team in writing, drafting and editing final versions of all necessary technical and scientific reports and presentations.
- Coordinates and edit materials and reports related to HIV/AIDS and other public health issues for TIP briefings and presentations.
- Participate in reviewing contractor and grantees' financial reports for compliance with Donors requirements and procedures.
- Assists in preparing financial management documentation in the areas of program responsibility, with input from responsible technical and finance staff.
- As required, prepares Monthly activity summaries for regular Sharing with the Executive Director
- Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other health and non-health stakeholder’s with common interest of reaching vulnerable groups and people living with HIV/AIDS with information and services.
- Ensures technical and programmatic synergy between HIV/AIDS and family planning and maternal and child health activities, social marketing activities, and other governmental and non-governmental HIV/AIDS activities by facilitating exchange of technical information and identifying opportunities for partnership on technical and programmatic activities.
- Participates as a senior level TIP official in donor meetings as instructed by the Executive Director.
2008 to 2015
Maryland Global Initiative Tanzania (MGIT) an affiliate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
Senior Technical Advisor: TB and TBHIV
Program design and strategic planning; Provide leadership in implementation of TB and TBHIV program activities in the regions of Mwanza, Mara, Manyara and Tanga. Providing technical support to regional/district health management teams and hospital staff on implementation of agreed upon activities. Organize coordination and facilitation of trainings and technical assistance to partners on matters related to prevention, care and treatment of TB and TB/HIV. The focus has been on: On-site Mentoring, Supportive Supervision and centralized in-service trainings. Participate in reviewing national guidelines and training material for HIV, TB and TBHIV. Coordinate health facility service provision capacity and performance assessment activities. Help districts and hospitals in development of annual work-plan operational budgets for implementation of UMB/MGIT supported projects. Assist facilities in proper documentation; data collection, maintenance of data bases and timely compilation of reports. UMB/MGIT representation – Government bodies, specifically the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and also other partners as may be identified. Update the team on new information and research findings related to TB and TBHIV
2006 to 2008
IMA World Health Inc., ART Program Officer and Team Leader – Mwanza Office
AIDSRelief Tanzania Program
Established IMA office in Mwanza and Link the Country Office with the Local Partner Treatment Facilities. Assist Country Representative to oversee all administrative and financial activities; on staff’s performance evaluation and appraisal. Ensure timely submission of financial and programmatic reports to Country Office. Conduct supportive supervision to LPTF to ensure smooth implementation of AIDSRelief Program and proper adherence to USG financial regulations. Improve quality of Health Management Information System (HMIS). Train local partners on National HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment plan, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
2003 to 2003
Healthscope Tanzania Limited,
Research Assistant
Participated in research that established needs for ADDO (Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets). As a team member, participated in developing tools that were used to field test ADDO. Trained on data management for both qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Conduct a pilot test of data collecting tools, update them accordingly. Data collection for KAP study on ADDO in Ruvuma Region. Review radio spots and ADDO logo, and conduct a field test to establish their acceptance.
2003 to 2006
Muhimbili National Hospital, Medical Officer II
Attend patients at ICU, review surgical cases before are presented for surgery in the operating theatre and provide anaesthesia to patients in the operating theatre
Professional Membership
Registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT)
Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT)
Tanzania Public Health Association (TPHA)
Tanzania Palliative Care Association (TPCA)
EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH
1. Loy. G. A., … Mashinji V., et al(2014). Developing Patient Locators using mHealth for tracking, data collection and reporting in resource limited setting, study in Babati, Tanzania***(on progress)
2. Mashinji V. et al (2013). Utility of Gene X-pert MTB/RIF tests in diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Musoma Regional Hospital, Mara, Tanzania***(unpublished)
3. Mashinji V., et al (2012). Intensified Tuberculosis case finding: Lessons from tracking hidden tuberculosis patients in the community. An Abstract Submitted to the International AIDS Conference, Washington DC***(unpublished)
4. Mashinji V., (2009). Managerial Judgment: When good managers make bad decisions. Thesis for Master of Business Administration. Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden***(published)
5. Loy. G. A., … Mashinji V., et al(2009).Adherence and treatment outcomes of adult patients on ARV therapy in Tanzania***(unpublished)
6. Mashinji V., (2005). Awareness with recall during general anaesthesia at Muhimbili National Hospital. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania***(unpublished)
7. Mwingira M., … Mashinji V., et al (2003). Ukweli Utatuponya. Sera na Mkakati. This is a popular booklet published under umbrella of Tanzania Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) for demystification and simplification of the Tanzania National HIV policy; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania***(published).
Mashinji has a Medical background with more than 10 years experience in leadership and governance. Very experienced in report writing and programs protocol development. Knowledgeable and skilled in strategy development processes. Apart from formal employment, Mashinji works as an Independent Consultant in health related issues. He possesses a strong interpersonal communication skills and impressive presentation skills. Mashinji is quite proactive, a good multi-tasker and can deliver within strict deadlines. He has a good working relationship with government, international and local NGO, corporate companies, and development partners in the country. Mashinji has extensively travelled within and outside Tanzania. He is a quick learner with a pleasant personality.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Mashinji offers more than 10 years extensive and diverse experience with hands-on planning, organizational, analytical and facilitation skills. Specific works conducted over the years have been in the following areas:
1. Policy and Agenda Formulation and Development
2. Organisational leadership and management
3. Strategy and Planning
4. Research skills with proper documentation/Writing/Presentations
5. Materials Development
6. Project proposal development
7. Development of survey protocols
8. Project Evaluation including mid-term and end project reviews
9. Strategy development processes
10. Editing and Translation (English & Kiswahili)
11. Transcription and Analysis of audio/video-recorded materials
Specific ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS:
A. Policy Forums and Strategy Formulation: in collaboration with other members in various organizations, managed to produce documents that served as policy, guidelines and protocols for various uses.
1. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, September 2005 in Morogoro; Developed national health service scheme and scheme of service.
2. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the NACP and NTLP, 2006 to date; Member of National technical Working Group; Developed Guidelines, SOP, Job aids, IEC Materials and M&E tools.
3. CHADEMA, 2015 to date; Deputy Chairperson for the team that developed CHADEMA's election manifesto
B. Assessment of HIV/AIDS and Evaluating its effect on productivity; Conduct HIV trainings at workplaces to mitigate its effects. Liaised with company Human Resource Managers to conduct a needs assessment, then organise and facilitate HIV trainings at workplaces.
The following are some of the selected companies:
- Dar es Salaam Water and Sewage Company Limited (DAWASA). Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam. May 6 – 8, 2014
- Tanzania Breweries Company Limited (Mwanza, Mbeya, Arusha, Moshi and Dar es Salaam plants). 2012
- China New Era International Engineering Corporation (CNME). Muyunga along Tunduma – Sumbawanga highway construction site. December 5 - 7, 2012
C. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) support in line with OSHA: liaised with company Human Resource Managers to organise and support several companies on safety at workplaces. The scope was to prepare industrial safety policy, assess staff member’s fitness to work and promote health at workplaces.
The following are some of the selected companies:
- National Oil Company Limited (NatOil). One of the largest stakeholders trading in petroleum products, located countrywide. Assessed fitness to work in 2013
- Nyanza Bottling Company Limited (NBCL). A Coca Cola bottling company in Mwanza. Assessed fitness to work; reviewed and updated safety policy in 2012 and 2013
- Africa Barrick Gold (ABG) Limited (Bulyanhulu and Tulawaka mine sites). Assessed fitness to work in 2012
- Group Six International (GSI) Company Limited. One of the largest Chinese Construction Company in Tanzania. Assessed fitness to work in 2012
- Prime fuels company limited. The largest transporter of petroleum products in Tanzania. Assessed fitness to work; reviewed and updated safety policy in 2012
- Leadcom Kasbian Company Limited. A telecommunication infrastructure construction company. Assessed fitness to work; designed and produced safety policy in 2013
D. Columnist in the TechMagazine: during private time Mashinji research and writes articles in the TechMagazine that inform on technology and health with a focus on artificial intelligence and health. He also takes part in organizing, designing and preparing promotional materials. URL for TechMagazine is: www.techmagazine.co.tz
E. Translation and Editing (English and Kiswahili) - Mashinji have translated and edited numerous documents for a number of organizations including research reports, press releases, annual reports, academic studies, questionnaires and other working tools. The most recent works can be found at www.techmagazine.co.tzwhere some research papers are translated to meet our readers' taste.
FORMAL Education
CORE PROGRAMMES:
Level
Institution
Award
Doctoral
The Open University of Tanzania
Doctor of Philosophy (by Thesis): Leadership and Decision Making (In progress)
Masters
University of Roehampton, London - UK
Master of Public Health (In progress)
Masters
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Ronneby - Sweden
Master of Business Administration - Graduated
Masters
University of Dar es Salaam, Muhimbili University Collage of Health Sciences
Master of Medicine in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care - not graduated
Undergraduate
Makerere University Kampala, Uganda
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - graduated
Advanced Level Secondary Education
Mzumbe High School, Tanzania
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
Ordinary Level Secondary Education
St. Pius X Seminary Makoko, Tanzania
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
Primary School Certificate
Iligamba Primary School, Tanzania
Leaving Certificate
OTHER CONFERENCES, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:
1. International Physicians Exchange Program;HIV/AIDS and related co-morbidities,Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA : Feb – March 2014
2. European AIDS Clinical Society;Eighth Advanced HIV Course,Montpellier, France: Sept 2010
3. AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya (2010):The Management Development Institute, training on management tools, framework and knowledge for HIV/AIDS leaders.University of California, Los Angeles, the Anderson School of Management; LA, USA.
4. National TOT;Adults Learning Methodology,International Training and Education Centre for Health (I-TECH), University of Washington, USA: May 2008.
5. International Physicians Exchange Program;Advanced training on HIV/AIDS clinical management and programming,Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA : May – June 2008
6. AIDSRelief Program, Training on USG financial Regulations (OMB Circular A-122 and Title 45 CFR 74), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: May 2007
7. Evin School of Management; Corporate and Social Responsibilities (CSR),Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: May 2006
8. University of Dar es Salaam, MUCHS, Centre for Social Science and Medicine (2004);Research Methodology, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
9. Draft Workshop for orienting Global Fund proposal writing teams on the concept note development process. Organized by Tanzania National Coordinating Mechanism (TNCM): New Africa Hotel, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania; August 13 – 15, 2014 *--Participant
10. Finalization workshop of the National Strategic Plan V for tuberculosis and leprosy control. Organized by National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program (NTLP): Bahari Beach Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; May 29 – 30, 2014 *--Participant
11. HIV and Associated Co-morbidities Scientific Updates: Joint Symposium Organized by Catholic University of Health and Allied Health Sciences and University of Maryland, Baltimore: Gold Crest hotel, Mwanza, Tanzania; April 2014 * Presented – Disease Prevention in HIV patients
12. Workshop to finalize the advocacy, communication and social media (ACSM) materials that are used national wide to inform on TB control processes. Organized by NTLP. Njuweni Hotels, Kibaha, Tanzania in 2013.
13. Workshop on finalization of National Three I’s (ICF, IC & IPT) training materials for health care workers. Organized by NTLP in collaboration with I-TECH. Belinda Hotels, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. March 2012
14. Tenth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection. Glasgow, United Kingdom: November 2010 *--Participant
15. National Multi-sectoral conferences on HIV and AIDS – December 2006 and December 2007 *-- Participant
16. National Paediatric HIV/AIDS Conference, Dar-Es-Salaam, July 2007 *--Participant
17. Tanzania AIDS Society, Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting; Arusha, Tanzania: September 2006 *--Participant
18. Workshop training and field work to research on Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO); research on the need, field test of logo and radio spots. Organized by Healthscope Limited. Songea Region in 2002.
Employment record
2015 to date
Tanzania Interfaith Partnership (TIP) an affiliate of CCT, BAKWATA, TEC and Office of the Mufti of Zanzibar (MOZ)
Director ofTechnical Services
Reporting to ED, the incumbent will advise the ED on programmatic technical components. DTS will lead the team in projects implementation, performance and impact evaluation process and grants/project write-ups. The incumbent will be responsible for program implementations and results provides road maps for project implementation strategies and advice TIP on strategic technical partners and partnerships. Be a liaison officer with TIP's partners in line with technical support to the available programs. Participate in business development and assist the ED in representing TIP to relevant partnership forums:
- Supports the Executive Director in Providing technical, programmatic and administrative management of key components of TIP's HIV/AIDS, TB and other Public health related Programs,
- Leads and supports the preparation of the technical and programmatic review of implementing partners annual work plans and sub-agreements with partners, quarterly and annual progress reports and budgets, success stories, and research results.
- Provides technical and programmatic leadership in the areas of Community Based HIV services, HIV prevention; behavior change communication; reduction of stigma and discrimination; Testing and Counselling; care and support; TB and treatment of STIs.
- Provides technical and programmatic oversight of key components of program activities
- Collaborates in the design, implementation and evaluation of appropriate operational and intervention-linked quantitative and qualitative research and efficacy studies for program Evaluation.
- Responsible for line management of all Technical staff in including senior Technical officers, Regional Advisors, Program officers and any other cadre that fall under the technical team.
- Provides expert guidance to implementing partners in the development of achievable, measurable plans and objectives for implementation of innovative Community based HIV/AIDS and other public health interventions.
- Provides senior level technical assistance in capacity building, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to key Partners and government partners.
- Initiates, organizes, facilitates and documents Quarterly technical meetings with implementing partners and program coordinators meeting.
- Conducts field visits meet with implementing partners and government health officials as appropriate, providing technical, programmatic and administrative guidance during the visit.
- Participates in regular technical team meetings, team meetings organized by the Government, Partners and other stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation of site visits for high-level delegations that include Development partners, Government Representatives and Board Members.
- Coordinates and communicates regularly with other members of the team and other TIP staff on administrative, technical, programmatic and policy issues related to HIV/AIDS, TB and other Public health Issues.
- Lead the technical team in writing, drafting and editing final versions of all necessary technical and scientific reports and presentations.
- Coordinates and edit materials and reports related to HIV/AIDS and other public health issues for TIP briefings and presentations.
- Participate in reviewing contractor and grantees' financial reports for compliance with Donors requirements and procedures.
- Assists in preparing financial management documentation in the areas of program responsibility, with input from responsible technical and finance staff.
- As required, prepares Monthly activity summaries for regular Sharing with the Executive Director
- Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other health and non-health stakeholder’s with common interest of reaching vulnerable groups and people living with HIV/AIDS with information and services.
- Ensures technical and programmatic synergy between HIV/AIDS and family planning and maternal and child health activities, social marketing activities, and other governmental and non-governmental HIV/AIDS activities by facilitating exchange of technical information and identifying opportunities for partnership on technical and programmatic activities.
- Participates as a senior level TIP official in donor meetings as instructed by the Executive Director.
2008 to 2015
Maryland Global Initiative Tanzania (MGIT) an affiliate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
Senior Technical Advisor: TB and TBHIV
Program design and strategic planning; Provide leadership in implementation of TB and TBHIV program activities in the regions of Mwanza, Mara, Manyara and Tanga. Providing technical support to regional/district health management teams and hospital staff on implementation of agreed upon activities. Organize coordination and facilitation of trainings and technical assistance to partners on matters related to prevention, care and treatment of TB and TB/HIV. The focus has been on: On-site Mentoring, Supportive Supervision and centralized in-service trainings. Participate in reviewing national guidelines and training material for HIV, TB and TBHIV. Coordinate health facility service provision capacity and performance assessment activities. Help districts and hospitals in development of annual work-plan operational budgets for implementation of UMB/MGIT supported projects. Assist facilities in proper documentation; data collection, maintenance of data bases and timely compilation of reports. UMB/MGIT representation – Government bodies, specifically the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and also other partners as may be identified. Update the team on new information and research findings related to TB and TBHIV
2006 to 2008
IMA World Health Inc., ART Program Officer and Team Leader – Mwanza Office
AIDSRelief Tanzania Program
Established IMA office in Mwanza and Link the Country Office with the Local Partner Treatment Facilities. Assist Country Representative to oversee all administrative and financial activities; on staff’s performance evaluation and appraisal. Ensure timely submission of financial and programmatic reports to Country Office. Conduct supportive supervision to LPTF to ensure smooth implementation of AIDSRelief Program and proper adherence to USG financial regulations. Improve quality of Health Management Information System (HMIS). Train local partners on National HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment plan, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
2003 to 2003
Healthscope Tanzania Limited,
Research Assistant
Participated in research that established needs for ADDO (Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets). As a team member, participated in developing tools that were used to field test ADDO. Trained on data management for both qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Conduct a pilot test of data collecting tools, update them accordingly. Data collection for KAP study on ADDO in Ruvuma Region. Review radio spots and ADDO logo, and conduct a field test to establish their acceptance.
2003 to 2006
Muhimbili National Hospital, Medical Officer II
Attend patients at ICU, review surgical cases before are presented for surgery in the operating theatre and provide anaesthesia to patients in the operating theatre
Professional Membership
Registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT)
Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT)
Tanzania Public Health Association (TPHA)
Tanzania Palliative Care Association (TPCA)
EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH
1. Loy. G. A., … Mashinji V., et al(2014). Developing Patient Locators using mHealth for tracking, data collection and reporting in resource limited setting, study in Babati, Tanzania***(on progress)
2. Mashinji V. et al (2013). Utility of Gene X-pert MTB/RIF tests in diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Musoma Regional Hospital, Mara, Tanzania***(unpublished)
3. Mashinji V., et al (2012). Intensified Tuberculosis case finding: Lessons from tracking hidden tuberculosis patients in the community. An Abstract Submitted to the International AIDS Conference, Washington DC***(unpublished)
4. Mashinji V., (2009). Managerial Judgment: When good managers make bad decisions. Thesis for Master of Business Administration. Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden***(published)
5. Loy. G. A., … Mashinji V., et al(2009).Adherence and treatment outcomes of adult patients on ARV therapy in Tanzania***(unpublished)
6. Mashinji V., (2005). Awareness with recall during general anaesthesia at Muhimbili National Hospital. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania***(unpublished)
7. Mwingira M., … Mashinji V., et al (2003). Ukweli Utatuponya. Sera na Mkakati. This is a popular booklet published under umbrella of Tanzania Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) for demystification and simplification of the Tanzania National HIV policy; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania***(published).
