Programme Officer for Health Systems Strengthening in Lindi

Position: Programme Officer for Health Systems Strengthening in Lindi

Location: Lindi

Deadline :Dec 1 2013

Description:

Role Purpose: Programme Officer for Health Systems Strengthening in Lindi will be in charge of implementation of programme work and advocacy towards health facilities and districts as well as capacity building of health workers. This position will work in collaboration with Community Mobilisation Officer. The key purpose of this post is to work directly with the regional "and district authorities and health facilities in 2 project districts in Lindi, focusing on strengthening the key components of health service provision, in order to set in place necessary mechanisms for health system strengthening. He/She will work on strengthening capacities of health workers in management and supervision of Maternal and Newborn Child Health (MNCH) services in respective districts. In collaboration with Community Mobilisation Officer, Programme Officer will also work on increasing the demand side and uptake of the essential services and empowering communities to realise their rights to accessible and quality MNCH care. Ensuring proper monitoring and documentation of the project activities is essential part of this position.

Qualification:

Qualified and experienced candidate required.

How to apply:

For more details and to KNOW that one is suitable to apply for the position please send an e-mail to the Human Resources Department of Save the Children in Tanzania at: Tanzania.Jobs@savethechildren.org and request for the complete Job Profile and a Save the Children Job Application Form. Please do not attach your certificates or CV at this stage.
Then ONLY return the completed SCI Job Application Form bye-mail to: Tanzania.Cd@savethechildren.org
Application Closing Dates: 1st Decembet2013
Save the Children is committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, therefore candidates applying for this post are subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks.
We promote equal opportunities and strive to be fully representational to all groups. Save the Children actively encourages diversity - qualified men and women are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
From The Guardian Nov 25, 2013