Ifakara Health Institute Jobs - July 2015

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.
IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.
1. Senior Stores Officer (1Post)

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Summary:
The Senior Stores Officer will report to the Chief Finance Officer and undertakes the day-to-day supervision of the stores and staff to deliver customer focused services in accordance with the laid down procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

First degree or Advanced Diploma in Materials Management or equivalent qualification and a holder of CPSP who is registered by a Professional body.
At least 5 years work experience including 2+ years in senior position.
Understanding of modern IT accounting Systems.
Leadership and management experience, including ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
Master’s Degree will add advantage

2. Senior Accountant (1 Post)

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Summary:

The Senior Accountant ERP implementation and support reports to the Chief Finance Officer. S/he will be responsible for the successful financial implementation of new systems with financial impact and the day to day operational support of the financial systems across the Institute.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree in accounting and finance, professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Applicants will ideally have experience in systems implementations and will have super user capability. With experience of more than 5 years at the senior level in the complex accounting environment, including leadership role in a business strategy, planning or analytics.

3. Stores Officers (2 Posts)

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Summary:

Stores Officers report to Senior Stores Officer and are responsible for day to day running of store unit within the portfolio of receiving of stores recording and issuing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supplies or equivalent.

4. Accounting Officers (2 Posts)

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Summary:

Accounting officers will report to the Senior Accountant. They are responsible for the day to day management of projects within the portfolio, review project budgets, initiate/process payments approved by project leaders, keep records of daily movement of project transaction, reporting and follow up on clearance of advance payments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

First degree or advanced Diploma in Accounts, a certification in Accounts will be an added advantage
Project Management skills will be an added advantage

REMUNERATION

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidates based on IHI salary scales.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Download the full adverts attached below. Candidates meeting the above job requirements should send their letter of applications, with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address, e-mail, telephone numbers and photocopy of academic and professional certificates, to:

Chief Human Resources Officer,
Ifakara Health Institute,
P.O. Box 78373,
Dar ES Salaam

E mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz

The deadline for submission of application is 05 July 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.