Afya PlusAbout Afya Plus
Afya Plus specializes in designing and implementing integrated and client-centered health programs; community based and social and behavior change (SBC) interventions to increase the demand for and use of quality integrated health services.
We foster data driven programming and we have mainstreamed tailored SBC approaches in our programs to implement culturally appropriate interventions that promote equitable access to, and utilization of a range of health services while addressing associated barriers, and other community specific needs
Vision
Community with quality health services for everyone.
Mission
To support building and strengthening of resilient and sustainable health systems that promote equal access to quality, integrated, and people-centered health services through working in partnership with the Government, local communities, and other key stakeholders.
Our Approach
Afya Plus employs the following approaches while maintaining technical excellence, and operational efficiency
We employ people’s centered approaches in all aspects of its business model, designed solutions and delivered services. We ensure all developed interventions are focused on people’s health needs, expectations and aspirations.
We employ Geo- Spatial technology to inform programs planning and investment for efficiency. Also, build on evidence-based Social and Behaviour change, Service delivery model , core behavioral interventions and demand creation approaches where clients are helped to overcome personal barriers in accessing health services and taking control over their decision-to-action journey
We promote the use of data for real time program decisions in the supported regions and intensify site monitoring with daily review of surge dashboard for monitoring performance and programmatic improvement.
We believe adaptive approaches in designing and implementing our interventions service delivery are vital to shaping our work according to the local contexts and the changing needs of our partners.
We embrace gender inclusiveness in its interventions. to contribute towards development. This will involve activities that will promote improved access to services and solutions to marginalized communities, children, adolescents, young girls and women who are disproportionate affected in the society. Efforts will be made to address negative gender relations, power dynamics and norms that create barriers and cause differential access to health interventions between gender including support implementation of gender transformative SBC interventions.
Afya Plus Board Members
Afya Plus is privileged to have the Board of Directors with broader experience on global health, governance, management and compliance. The Board is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic guidance to the management and making sure the organization complies with the local governing laws and donors’ requirements
Mr. Peter Maziku Maduki
Board ChairpersonDr. Mary Mwanyika Sando
Vice ChairpersonDr. Pastory William Sekule
Board SecretaryAdvocate Athanasia A. Soka
Board MemberProf. Gideon Kwesigabo
Board MemberCPA Focus N. Lutinwa
Board MemberMaqsoda Maqsodi
Board MemberPolly Dunford
Board MemberOur Coverage
We understand the unique health needs of the communities we operate in and strive to provide effective and sustainable solutions. Currently, we mainly operate in four regions of Tanzania; Shinyanga, Simiyu, Mara and Geita, where we have deep knowledge of the local health needs and challenges. We take a client-centered approach to our work, putting the needs and preferences of the people we serve at the center of everything we do and working closely with the communities to create programs that are tailored to their specific needs. We strive to make a real and measurable impact on the health of the communities we serve.