Jobs at Aga Khan Health services Tanzania

Aga Khan Health services Tanzania (AKHST) – an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a non-profit international organization that supports social development programs in Tanzania. AKHST is committed in providing quality care to patients and promoting health sciences in Tanzania. With this ongoing mandate, The Aga Khan –Health Services Tanzania (AKHST) has embarked on major expansion that will see the development of tertiary-level services, educational and quality initiatives. AKHST will be implementing a new and exciting project: Improving Access to Maternal Newborn Health (MNH) in Mwanza, Tanzania (IMPACT).This is a four year Global affairs Canada (GAC) initiative which will contribute to the reduction of maternal and and newborn mortality by improving the availability and utilization and gender sensitive- quality MNH services for women and their families in underserved areas of all eight underserved districts of Mwanza Tanzania. IMPACT through a public private partnership (PPP) , will work closely with Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC), local stakeholders, the community and local government to facilitate the behavior change, create demand and increase availability and utilization of maternal and newborn health (MNH) services. AKHST is now seeking a qualified Facilitator and Field Coordinator to carry out a qualitative baseline and gender assessment in targeted districts of Mwanza.

Facilitator and Field Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
The position involves dealing with qualitative and gender assessment that is intended to provide detailed information on key gender issues w~~in the context of the project areas of intervention. The questions related to the qualitative indicators in the project performance measurement framework (PMF) will enable further investigation following the quantitative data collection in the baseline study, alongside questions specifically focused on gender equality issues. The IMPACT project team and partner organisations will use the gender assessment information to support the revision of the project gender strategy, as part of project implementation; monitoring and evaluation. The Lead facilitator is expected to work directly with MERL Manager. In addition, the lead facilitator is to submit all required documents, including field notes and transcripts.

APPLICATION PACKAGES AND PROCEDURES
Qualified and interested facilitators are asked to submit the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) which should outline your qualifications and relevant experience and those of all team members
3. A 3 page description which clearly demonstrates your approach to facilitation, list of previous mandates of similar nature and plans for recruitment and interviewing local facilitators
4. Total costs per day of lead facilitator and of each local facilitator and note taker
5. Names and contact information of three references who can be contacted regarding relevant experience

CONSULTANTS MUST DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
Complete applications should be submitted electronically to:
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam at hr@akhst.org&micheal.mugerwa@akhst.org with the subject line of:

IMPACT QUALITATIVE BASELINE AND GENDER ASSESSEMENT
Closing date for submission of the application package is end of business day on 14th August, 2017.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
It is understood and agreed that the Consultant(s) shall, during and after the effective period of the contract, treat as confidential and not divulge, unless authorized in writing by AKHST, any

AKEST is looking to hire a qualified Principal, Aga Khan International School, Oar es Salaam with a proven track record in leadership, strategic and IB education administration.

The role based in Dar es Salaam.

Position Summary
The Principal 'will be responsible for the overall academic and financial performance of the Aga Khan International School, Tanzania, which comprises the Nursery, Primary and the High School Mzizima. S/he will take a leadership role in strengthening the quality of teaching and learning, bringing efficiencies to the managernent of the schools and raising the profile of the Academy as a whole school. This is a vitally important role with genuine transformational potential.

Key responsibilities
• Articulate and deliver a clear educational vision that embodies the values of the AKES, including academic excellence, a service ethos, and intercultural understanding
• Lead the development of long-term and short-term school development plans and quality indicators to establish the positive standing and positioning of the school as one of the leading schools in East Africa
• Guide the implementation (of school plans, monitor progress and report to the management on quality indicators, student learning outcomes and anticipated future issues
• Develop the annual budgets for the schools in consultation with the Head of Education, Country Manager (or any person designated by the Regional CEO) and Head of Finance, monitor variance and report on financial performance on a periodic basis .
• In consultation with the Country Manager, develop and embed appropriate management structures and policies for the school
• Guide and monitor the delivery of curricula and co-curricular programmes for the schools, ensuring quality delivery in all grade levels, timely completion of syllabus, meeting of targets in external examinations, and development and implementation of corrective action plans, as required
• In collaboration with AKES,EA academic leadership, develop and implement appropriate systems to meet and maintain authorization requirements for the lBO, CIE and CIS.
• Lead and supervise the heads of schools, including their performance appraisal, professional development planning and mentoring
• In collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, drive the
• Recruitment and professional development of senior faculty and staff of the school and build a high-performing school management team
• Support the-development and .implementation of effective marketing strategies and admission policies to recruit students with diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
• Ensure that the physical infrastructure and facilities in .the school are Conducive to effective teaching and learning and reflect the quality of the AKES image
• Support the smooth transition of students from-the Nursery, Primary and the High School, and establish links with higher education establishments to ensure continuity of education .
• Create and maintain a successful partnership with parents and the wider community to support and improve pupils' achievement and promote the image of the Academy
• develop productive relationships with other schools, training institutions, the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa and other stakeholders for sharing of knowledge and collaboration on school improvement initiatives
• As a member of the AKES,EA leadership team, contribute toward achievement of the overall objectives of the organization and support. other AKES schools in the region, where required.
• Act as a role model to staff and students, setting high standards of personal conduct.

Applications should include a 300 word statement that demonstrates suitability in the role and best practices together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and names of three professional referees, emailed by 15th August 2017 to:
The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania .
PO Box-125
DAR ES SALAAM
Email: hr@akest.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.