Project Manager - Tandahimba Integrated Malaria and MNCH Project

Position: Project Manager - Tandahimba Integrated Malaria and MNCH Project

Location: Dar es Salaam

Deadline :Jan 22 2014

Descriptions:

AMREF is an independent, non profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is to “improve the health of disadvantaged people in Africa as a means for them to escape poverty and improve the quality of their lives”. AMREF has over 500 employees throughout Africa with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. AMREF has offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Tanzania. AMREF has thirteen National offices in Europe and North America for liaisons and fundraising. AMREF Tanzania, one of the fast expanding country office programmes is largely supported by multilateral , Bilateral and national donors, implementing several programmes including HIV/AIDS/TB/STI, Family Health, Water and sanitation, Malaria, Training, clinical outreach and disaster management. AMREF Tanzania is therefore seeking to recruit highly qualified, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:-

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Basic degree in medicine with Masters Degree in Public Health or related subjects.
• Minimum three (3) years experience of working with public health interventions.
• Competence and knowledge of malaria prevention and control programs, and a clear understanding of the national guidelines for malaria control
Knowledge of IMCI is of added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working with and within rural communities in various health interventions
• Excellent team building, networking, leadership, analytical, administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Clear knowledge and competence in project cycle management.
• Up to date knowledge of advances in global malaria control initiatives.
• Experience or ability of working with the Council Health Management Team (CHMT).
• Ability to work with and coordinate partners.
• Ability to work with minimum or no supervision, meeting tight deadlines.
• Computer literacy


JOB OBJECTIVES:
To provide Technical and leadership support in the implementation of a community based malaria intervention in line with the National guidelines and strengthening the primary health care system in Tandahimba Rural District.
Reports To: Programme Manager global Fund

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Overall in-charge of the day- to-day functioning of the project, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Provide managerial leadership and support to ensure technical soundness of the project in line with the national malaria control guidelines and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance in implementing Community Based Health Care (CBHC) in addressing malaria intervention.
• Support community based interventions and the accompanied capacity building plans for strengthening community structures for preventing and managing malaria
• Prepare and submit regular technical and financial reports for the project and facilitate submission of the reports on specific indicators required at the district.

• Manage and track the project budget, ensuring that expenses match with specific budget line items; and comply with donor requirements as stipulated in the grant agreements.
• With support from the Monitoring &Evaluation officer, develop M&E framework and plans for keeping track on project progress and outcome.
• Identify areas needed to carry out for advocacy for community-based malaria intervention
• Document and Disseminate best practices and lessons learnt locally, regionally and internationally.
• Identify opportunities and participate in developing new proposals.

• Maintain good relationship with the Ministry of Health, the district council, NGOs and other development partners working in Tandahimba district and across the country.
• Represent AMREF and advocate for adoption of best practices by district and regional authorities.
• Collaborate and network with district and CSO partners to implement an integrated malaria-HIV and community development programme
• Design and write reports (both technical and financial) according to donor and AMREF requirements and standards, including liaising with donor on final and technical issues.

How to apply:

If you meet the criteria given above and are interested, please send an application letter with CV indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30 hrs on January 22nd 2014. All correspondence should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org
Those who had earlier applied last year are also encouraged to Apply.

AMREF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HAS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT POLICITY. 

From The Guardian Thursday January 16, 2014.