Medical Advisor , German Leprosy and TB Relief Association

From Daily News November 18, 2013

The German Leprosy and TB Relief Association (GLRA) is a relief association, which has been working in he field of leprosy for more than 50 years in Tanzania. Our major targets are the fight against leprosy and tuberculosis in collaboration with the National TB and Leprosy' program in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar and faith based hospitals. GLRA is also involved in the rehabilitation of people with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

Medical doctor with Masters in Public Health.

Work experience of minimum of 5 years in the field of Leprosy. Experience in the field of

Tuberculosis and TB/HIV are advantageous.

Work experience with the Tanzanian health system.

Previous experience in the technical support of National Programs.

Experience with writing funding proposal.

Job Description

Responsible for definition, development and implementation of GLRA Medical Social policy at Country/ Project level.

Assist In planning, implementation; monitoring and evaluation of National Programs with a focus onGLRA supported activities in the country.

Supervise (through direct contact and regular report analysis) all Programme activities supported byGLRA.

To guarantee the technical and medical expertise of GLRA in the field of leprosy.

To work in collaboration with both the National Programs of Mainland and Zanzibar and the private stake holders.   

To guarantee the necessary quality of the capture and processing of relevant data quantities for analysis (both in the headquarters and in the field)

Remuneration

The above position carries attractive remuneration as per GLRA Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.

Contract Period

Contract of two years, renewable

Starting date: 15th January, 2014

Application Instructions:

Send your CV, application letter and copies of your relevant certificates to:

GLRA Country Representative

P.O. Box 6216

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by 15th Dec, 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Calls are not allowed