SIKIKA JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information about Sikika please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz.

 

Sikika seeks to recruit the following candidates for its Dar es Salaam Office with immediate effect:

1.    Job Title:Program Officer (1 post)

Reporting to:Head of Department, Human Resources for Health
Job Purpose:Advocate for ‘’increased financial allocation, equitable distribution of health workers and their adherence to professional ethics’’

Responsibilities
i. Conduct gender – sensitive analytical studies on Human Resource for Health: Training, Recruitment, Distribution and Retention at both District and Central Government Level

ii. Plan, coordinate and participate in consultative meetings with Local Government Authorities, Councilors, Member of Parliaments, Health Profession Bodies, MoHSW, PMO-RALG, PO-PSM

iii. Organize and facilitate capacity building sessions with citizens, Council Health Management Teams, Health Facility Governing Committee members and Local Government officials

iv. Organize, coordinate and participate in Sikika’s advocacy activities through media: interactive radio and TV programs, production of press statements, newsletter articles, Press conferences

v. Conduct Monitoring Surveys at both district and health facility level to assess the level of equity in the distribution of Human Resources Health and their adherence to professional ethics

vi. Conduct Social Accountability Monitoring on both Districts councils and Central level for their effectiveness in the planning, budgeting and implementation of Human Resource for Health Strengthening Activities

vii. Organize and participate in the implementation of Sikika’s Monitoring and Evaluation Activities (both internal and external)

viii. Monitoring of department activities according to M&E framework based on Outcome mapping approach

ix. Prepare various reports as required by your supervisors and as per organisation plan

Qualifications:Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Health an added advantage

 

2.         Job Title: Program Officer (1 post)

    Reporting to: Head of Programs

    Job Purpose: To advocate for human rights related to health

Responsibilities:
i. Advocate for the inclusion of the right to health in the constitution

ii. Advocate for the implementation of right to health at facility level

iii. Analyse policies and laws that promotes or hinder rights to health for further advocacy

iv. To collect evidence for right to health violations and support Social Accountability Monitoring teams with basic Human rights reporting

v. Assist other department in interpretation of Local and International Laws and regulations operating within Tanzania jurisdiction including reviewing of Bills to the Parliament, enacted laws and Contracts for various services

vi. Prepare and facilitate litigation against violation of health rights

vii. Engage with other networks and work with other Human Rights based Organisations in promoting implementation of Human Rights to health by Governments in African and Global platforms

viii. Prepare various reports as required by head of programs and as per organisation plan

ix. Organize and participate in the implementation of Sikika’s Monitoring and Evaluation Activities (both internal and external)

Qualifications:Masters degree in any field of Social sciences with background in LLB

 3.  Job title:Program Officer

 Reporting to: Head of Media & Communication

 Responsibilities:

 i. Lead in production of electronic activities within Sikika

 

 ii. Create and develop story lines for Sikika’s electronic programs

 

 iii. Provide technical advise on production of documentaries/programs

 

 iv. Work with production companies during documentary production, filming and editing of radio, TV spots & documentaries

 

 v. Monitor Sikika aired programs to ensure contractual compliance

 

 vi. Write and produce high quality communication materials, including website content, and effectively communicate these across key audiences

 

 vii. Develop and maintain good relations between Sikika and the media

 

 viii. Organize press conferences and other media related activities

 

 ix. Write quality activity reports as required by the organization

 

 x. Support other Sikika departments as needed

Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in a related field, Masters a plus. Social media, web-based communication, and graphic design skills are considerable additions.

4.   Job Title:Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (1 post)
Reporting to:Head of Programs
Job Purpose:To monitor, advice and evaluate progress towards achievement of organization objectives

  Responsibilities

  i. Review and customize Sikika’s Outcome Mapping framework including the revision of Outcome challenges, progress markers and relevant journals

 

  ii. Design the evaluation schedule and documents for annual reviews, mid term and final evaluation

 

  iii. Organize the Sikika’s annual stakeholders’ meeting

 

   iv. Design tools and schedule for staff retreats, participatory outcome assessments and lessons-learned workshops

 

  v. Make available core information needed for program management team, the Board and development partners and align reports to agreed requirement

 

  vi. With boundary and strategic partners (stakeholders), set out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of program’s outcomes

 

  vii. In collaboration with HR Manager, develop a plan for program-related capacity-building on M&E and for any support that may be required by the program staff

 

  viii. Based on the Annual work plan and in particular the programme budgets, design the framework for outcome monitoring of program activities

 

  ix. Guide staff in preparing their progress reports. Analyse these reports from all departments, and prepare consolidated progress reports for program management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing

 

  x. Organize and implement field monitoring visits to identify lessons and implications for the program

 

  xi. Produce case studies (print and electronic) on various interventions by Sikika

 

  xii. Coordinate and guide the regular sharing of outputs of M&E findings with staff, partners and primary stakeholders

Qualifications;Masters in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics

General requirements for posts 1-4

a)     At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities b) Excellent writing and communication skills c) Strong research and analytical skills d) High level strategic ability and advocacy skills e) Computer skills (f) Strong organizational and management skills

 

5.    Job Title: Driver

Reporting to: HR & Administration Manager

Job Purpose: Providing driving service at Sikika

i. Provides reliable and safe driving services to Sikika in all field visits

 

ii. Keeping the vehicle clean all the time

 

iii. Making sure that maintenances including service of the vehicles are done on time

 

iv. Making sure the vehicle insurance covers and road safety and all required documents are available

 

v. Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty

Qualifications: Possession of Form IV Secondary Education, Valid driving license class C

      Remuneration:

      An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

 

      If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send:

a) A cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job b) An updated CV which includes your contact details and
c) The full names and addresses of 3 references

Send your application to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager at Sikika, by e-mail only: jobs@sikika.or.tz.
Application Deadline:  27^th February 2013