Sikika - Program Officer (reports to HR)

Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz

Sikika seeks to recruit the following candidates for its Dar es Salaam Office with immediate effect:


Job Title: Program Officer (1 post)

Reports to:Head of Human Resources for Health Department

Job Purpose: Advocate for ‘’increased financial allocation, equitable distribution of health workers and their adherence to professional ethics’’

Responsibilities

Conduct gender – sensitive researches on Human Resource for Health Training, Recruitment, Distribution and Retention at both District and Central Government Level

Plan, Coordinate and Participate in consultative meetings with Local Government Authority officials, Councilors, Member of Parliaments, Health Profession Bodies, MoHSW, PMO-RALG, PO-PSM

Organize and facilitate capacity building sessions with citizens, Council Health Management Teams, Health Facility Governing Committee members and Local Government officials

Organize, coordinate and participate in Sikikas’ media campaign activities (Production of posters, newsletter articles, radio and TV programs, press conferences)

Conduct Monitoring Surveys at both district and health facility level to assess the level of equity in the distribution of HRH and their adherence to professional ethics

Conduct budget analysis on districts effectiveness in the planning, budgeting and the implementation of Human Resource for Health Strengthening Activities

Organize and Participate in the implementation of Sikikas’ Monitoring and Evaluation Activities (both internal and external)

Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Sciences/Public health

General requirements:

(i) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities (ii) Excellent writing and communication skills (iii) Strong research and analytical skills (iv) High level strategic ability and advocacy skills (v) Computer skills (vi) Strong organizational and management skills

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send;

(i) A cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job, (ii) an updated CV which includes your contact details and (iii) the full names and addresses of 3 references

Send your application papers to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Sikika, P.O Box 12183, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by e-mail to: jobs@sikika.or.tz

Application Deadline: 05th April 2012