Project Manager , Tanzania Non-communicable Diseases Alliance (TANCDA)

The Tanzania Non-communicable Diseases Alliance (TANCDA) is an NGO constituted by the Tanzania Diabetes Association, Heart Foundation of Tanzania, and Tanzania Association for Respiratory Diseases and the Tanzania Cancer Association for the prime purpose of stronger advocacy for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Currently, TANCDA is addressing four priority non¬communicable diseases (Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer and Chronic Respiratory Diseases) identified by WHO including risk factors. Eventually, TANCDA will address broad long-term national and global objectives, which provide the context for the specific requirements of stronger advocacy for these chronic diseases

TANCDA is seeking to engage a Project Manager to be based in Dar es Salaam. The incumbent will work under the Hon. General Secretary, TANCDA on behalf of TANCDA Board.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of various project's activities

Using a participatory approach, plan the different stages and tasks involved in realizing the project and draw up project action plans including a monitoring plan.

Manage the project's financial, logistical and material resources.

Coordinate between all the project's internal and external interfaces.

Carry out monitoring, evaluation, narrative and financial reporting of the project activities.

Provide support to the project partners

Assist the youth and psycho social groups through the development and implementation of capacity building activities.

Lobby for and Mobilize technical resources to maximize the job performance at the project level.

Organize training/workshops/ or other form of empowerment as per the' project plan.

Ensure effective communication within the project's partners

Contribute towards the capitalization of experiences

Ensure quality data collection

Support data analysis and produce information on project’s outputs and outcomes and impacts

Promote project objectives at local, national, international levels and ensure efficient dissemination of information in terms of form and content.

Ensure visibility of project activities at local and national level.

Organize planned seminars and meetings.

Qualifications     

Degree(s):   -                                                                           

University degree or Advance Diploma (in Medicine, nurses, nutritionist, public health etc.)                                                         

Proven significant working experience in the field of public health           

Work          - Experience                           

Work experience in rural communities within NGOs             

A minimum of 2 years of proven experience       in running/coordinating health project

Experience of partnership with local and international organizations                          

Experience of multicultural environment                      

Required skills                       

Proven skills in project management (needs         assessments, planning, monitoring &

Evaluation, budget follow up)                                                

Training skills                                            

Proven capacity in partnerships       management                                              

Writing skills                                             

Capacity to prioritize while working in a busy setting                                        

Computing skills (word; excel compulsory)                           

Additional qualities:              

Interrelations skills                                              

Patience and diplomacy                                                

Good oral communications skills     

Analytical mind and problem solving skills                  

Autonomous                                              

Capacity to work under pressure                                 

Fluent English mandatory                        

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send Application letter together with photocopies of Academic Certificates, Detailed Curriculum Vitae (with 3 references including addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses).

To; Hon. General Secretary,

TANCDA,

P. O. Box 65201

Dar es Salaam.

Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2013