SOCIAL WORKER (2 POSTS)

MDH is a non-governmental organization, with intent to contribute towards a robust health system, able to support delivery of quality health services through evidence based interventions and ultimately have a

healthier  and  prosperous  society.  MDH works  in partnership  with various  organizations  including local

and  international  research  institutions  to support  implementation  of  operational  research  activities  to improve  health care  delivery service  in Tanzania  mainly provision of HIV care and treatment services,

maternal  and  child health,  nutritional  interventions,  prevention  and  control  of Non  Communicable

Diseases

The Organization is now looking for a competent person to fill the under mentioned position

Position: SOCIAL WORKER (2 POSTS)

Location: Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Job summary

The Social worker is a motivated person who will provide support in execution of the Uzazi Bora research project. She/he will be responsible to the Research Assistant Supervisor and the duties will include but not limited to:

• Perform day-to-day data collection  at community. 

• Contacting the  selected  study participants  to discuss their experience during recent delivery and 

their involvement

• Respond appropriate to questions  that the participants  may have regarding the study

• Scheduling time for visiting the participants  at community

• Conduct data collection using Community follow  Up questionnaire

• To ensure proper filling of data collection tools

• Ensure that all data collected is kept physically secured all the time before submission to supervisor 

• Adhere to study SOP 

• You are required to sign in/out in the attendance sheet on daily basis

• Daily submission of correctly filled  data collection tools to onsite supervisor

• You will be  required  to attend all study project coordination meeting during the implementation

of the project

• Reporting time will be at the beginning of your working schedule including weekend and public holidays 

NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least Diploma  in Social work 

Other skills and abilities

The Incumbent  must be proficient in the following areas:

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in record keeping

• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning participants’  details.

• Excellent  interpersonal skills 

• Ability to manage time and observing deadlines

• Honest and trustworthy,  respectful and adherence to medical ethics.

• Know how to speak/read and write Kiswahili  and English 

Asset: previous experience in conducting research and/or data collection at community

TO APPLY

Interested  candidates  for  the  above  position should  submit  an application letter  indicating the  position

applied for, a detailed copy of their resume, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees.

Applications should be submitted by 12:00pm Wednesday 30th July, 2014, to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail  mdh@mdh-tz.org or through P.O. Box 79810 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Kindly note that only shortlisted  applicants  will be contacted.