I-TECH Tanzania Distance Education Manager

The International Education and Training Centre for Health (I-TECH) is collaboration between the University of Washington and the University of California, San Francisco, and have offices in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. I-TECH works in partnership with local ministries of health, universities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), medical facilities, and other organizations to support the development of a skilled health work force and well-organized national health delivery systems.

Position: Distance Education Manager

Reporting: Deputy Country Director for Capacity Building

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Position Summary The Distance Education (DE) Manager will work closely with the MOHSW and development partners to help accelerate DE system strengthening and the uptake of new DE technologies in Tanzania. I-TECH’s activities will focus on accelerating the introduction of new DE products, evaluating new strategies, improving the DE foundation in place and supporting the national roll-out of distance education curricula. The DE Manager will lead I-TECH’s in-country presence to accelerate entry, adoption and uptake of innovative, affordable and high-quality distance education strategies.

Responsibilities Working in close collaboration with the MOHSW, the DE Manager will: • Supervise a team consisting of approximately 1.5 staff to introduce, evaluate and facilitate national rollout of distance education strategies; • Work with high-level MOHSW staff and development partners on DE related initiatives in Tanzania, participate actively in technical working groups and support mobilization efforts on behalf of I-TECH and MOHSW; • Oversee the program budget; • Conduct a select number of operational pilots to develop evidence on impact and cost-effectiveness of new technologies in effort to encourage uptake; • Work through existing technical and policy bodies to develop national plans and strategies; • Oversee the development of effective training programs and continuous quality improvement within existing structures; • Lead monitoring and evaluation systems to measure effectiveness of program; • Provide technical advice and assistance to MOHSW HR Development department on DE related issues; • Provide support and follow-up to centers carrying out DE activities; • Develop workplans and budgets, and ensure all activities are conducted in line with them, and • Provide regular reports to HQ and Deputy Country Director on progress of activities

Qualifications • Master’s Degree (preferably of computer science, education) • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in distance education
• Excellent program management skills, ability to handle multiple work streams and deliver against demanding timelines; • Strong technical skills with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with experience developing models to inform decision-making and demonstrable results developing compelling presentations to stakeholders; • Experience conceiving, planning and executing programs or projects with verifiable results and little external support; • Experience developing training materials; • Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and at negotiating and achieving consensus; • Ability to solve challenging problems without extensive structural or operational support; • Able to adapt to fast-paced and changing environment, both internally and externally; • Demonstrated growth in responsibility in current or previous roles; • Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills; and • English language fluency, both written and verbal

Added Advantages: • Fluency in Swahili • Experience in health • Experience in developing countries

How to apply:

Regional relocation benefits may be considered. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. To apply please send ONLY your CV and cover letter with the subject heading “DE MANAGER” to hr@itech-tanzania.org by April 19th, 2013. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.