KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED
VACANCY
POSITION; PROCESS MANAGER (ONE POST)
Kilombero Sugar
Company, the largest producer of sugar, is inviting a dynamic and
result oriented person to fill a vacancy of Process Manager K1 existing
in the Company.
Key Responsibilities:
• Overall responsible for the management of process department and laboratory.
• Optimise
the raw sugar manufacturing process by reducing losses and improving raw
house recoveries using sound sugar technology practice.
• Process control debottlenecking and optimizing.
• Generation of weekly performance budgets and reports.
• Recruitment and development of process staff in line with company's requirement.
• Planning, leading and controlling raw house off-crop maintenance.
• Developing and controlling off-crop and seasonal operations budgets.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Chemical & Process engineering from a recognized institution.
• At least five years work experience in a similar position in the sugar industry.
• Computer literate in MS Office (advanced Excel; intermediate Word and PowerPoint; plus basic MS Projects).
• High focus and proven track record in safety.
• Burning desire to succeed in a high performance environment and ready to work long hours.
• Sound mental and physical health.
• The
ability to effectively lead, manage and develop people to ensure that
departmental KPl's are achieved is a prerequisite.
• The job
holder will be expected to be systems driven to ensure effective
functionality of the plant at all times and have a flair for innovation
to drive continuous improvement.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
The successful candidate, who will be reporting to the Factory Manager, will be engaged on permanent contract.
All those who
meet the above requirements and would like to apply for the position,
should send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae,
photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of 'three
referees with their contacts to the under mentioned addressee not later
than two weeks after appearance of this advert.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED,
P.O BOX 50,
KIDATU
SOURCE; THE GUARDIAN 17TH APRIL 2015
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KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED
VACANCY
POSITION; ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER
Kilombero Sugar
Company, the largest producer of sugar in the country, is inviting a
dynamic and result oriented person to fill a vacancy of Assistant
Finance Manager - Management Reporting existing in the Company, This
position holder will be a member of the Management Team on the Estate
and will be involved in decision making, efficiently controlling the
management accounting department so that all management information's is
timeously and accurately produced. The position holder will be required
to utilize available resources productively and improve information
system to meet the needs of the management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The appropriate
candidate sought for this position must possess CPA qualification with a
minimum of three years in financial reporting experience and a degree
in B.Com. In addition, he/she should be someone that portrays a positive
and assertive attitude, keenness to develop, and should be a
"self-starter". The applicant must be someone with the ability to set
and attain high performance standards whilst under pressure.
Tasks:
1. Manages the preparation of monthly financial accounts and reporting to Head Office.
2. Assist in the management of treasury functions and improvements therein.
3. Ensures that the estate remains cost competitive.
4. Annual budget requirements for capital and profit and loss items.
5. Year-end packs in respect of profit and loss and capital items.
6. further profit and loss related information as is periodically called for by Head Office.
7.Advises
Departmental managers on the validity of incorporating their
requirements into capital applications as opposed to operating budget
items.
8. Assists in the completion of periodic returns to Head Office pertaining.
9. Represents the mill in committees relevant to the performance of the mill's Financial Accounting function.
10Compiles the presentation documents to be submitted to the Board for approval.
11Coordinating the annual requirement with reference to Departmental Managers and previous 5 years Capital Plan.
12. Manages the control and reporting or expenditure progress to Departmental Managers and Head Office.
13.
Investigates and make meaningful comparisons between related cost
centres, and conduct such investigations as may be necessary into any
cost item, recommending to Departmental Managers such actions as may be
appropriate.
14.Five year corporate strategic plan for both capital and operating requirements.
15.Mill representative at Accountants' meetings.
16.Be available to serve on ad hoc committees where participation would be beneficial to Mill/Group interests.
17. Performs a
role in the development of Group systems by anticipating and specifying
requirements, and evaluating solutions and making recommendations on the
acceptability of these.
18. Keeps
abreast of all Micro and Mainframe changes in the entity that could be
useful in improving productivity or efficiency in the mill information
systems.
19. Implements
any reporting system on PC network to improve the availability and
meaning fullness of costing/ forecasting information.
20.Provides a
local consultancy service to other members of the Management Team in
respect of cost implications of any project or proposal.
21.Sets tasks and duties for staff.
22.Ensures that
accounting staffs are suitably trained on PC's and Financial Reporting
Standards in order to understand efficient methods of distributing
timeous information.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
The successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent contract
All those who
meet the above requirements and would like to apply for the position,
should send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae
and three referees with their contacts to the under mentioned addressee
not later than two weeks after appearance of this advert. The position
is open for internal and external candidates to apply.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED,
P.O. BO 5O,
KIDATU.
SOURCE; THE GUARDIAN 17TH APRIL 2015
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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AccessBank
Tanzania is a full commercial bank providing micro, small and
medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with a broad range of appropriate
financial services. Established in 2007, the bank is owned by a
multinational shareholder group and member of an emerging global network
of commercial microfinance banks (the “Access Group”) with headquarters
in Berlin/Germany.
In order to
support our dynamic and ambitious expansion programme, we seek to
recruit external self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our
team at head office, Dar es Salaam.
POSITION: FINANCIAL CONTROL COORDINATOR
Location: Head Office
Responsibilities
• Control
administration activities which include pre-approval of purchase
requisitions, purchase orders, payments and recommendations to
management team for approval.
• Control
warehouse and stocks by conducting regular stock verifications and
advising accounting department necessary adjustments.
• Control operating expenses through periodic analytical reviews and appropriate comments to management
• Prepare
branch financial statements and department budget control reports,
analyse them and provide comments for improvements.
• Oversee reconciliations and communicate reconciliation reports and discrepancies to management.
Qualification and Attributes
• Experience: At least 3 years working experience in accounting department of a bank.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Excel, power point and Word
• Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili
• A CPA Holder – certified public accountant is a plus
Please send your CV and application letter by email to career@accessbank.co.tz or
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, P.O BOX 95068, DAR ES SALAAM. DO NOT send
CV more than once. Deadline for submission is 23rd April, 2015
AccessBank Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 16TH APRIL 2015
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RE ADVERTISED
INTRODUCTION
The Institute invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant job posts.
POSITION; LECTURER -2 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To lecturer students
• To assist students to develop research and project work.
• Setting, invigilating, marking and timely production of examination results.
• Supervision of research and students projects.
• To plan and design training exercises for students.
• Undertaking individual research and participating in multidisciplinary research projects.
• Preparing manuals, simulations and case studies for students.
• Working on consultancy projects.
• Coaching junior academic staff.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Holders of
PhD Degree in relevant field through competitive process who preferable
have had training in teaching methodology. must have published at
least two peer -reviewed papers. -
OR
• Holders of
Masters Degree in relevant field who have working experience in
teaching, research and consultancy and at least three years as Assistant
Lecturer in related or allied institution. And Must have at least
published three peer reviewed papers in the above related fields.
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the salary scale of the Institute
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested
candidates should apply in confidence, enclosing certified copies of
academic transcript and certificates(including birth certificate), one
current passport size photograph and an up-to-date detailed Curriculum
Vitae (CV) with at least two referees. The application letter should be
handwritten and reach the undersigned within two weeks after the date of
the first advertisement.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview on date to be decided later.
Applicants employed in the Public Service must route their application through their respective employers.
Rector,
Institute of Social Work (lSW)
P.O BOX 3375,
DAR-ES-SALAAM.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 17th APRIL 2015
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THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK (ISW)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RE ADVERTISED
INTRODUCTION
The Institute invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant job posts.
POSITION; PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Compiling lists and bibliographies for internal use.
• Formulation of library user's policy, manuals and instructions.
• Preparation and maintenance of electronic reader's statistics and records.
• To Supervision of duties performed by junior staff.
• Preparation of new arrived books to suit the need of users
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Holders of
Ordinary Diploma in Library Services from School of Library Achieves
and Documentation Studies (SLADS) with working experience of not less
than five years.
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the salary scale of the Institute.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested
candidates should apply in confidence, enclosing certified copies of
academic transcript and certificates(including birth certificate), one
current passport size photograph and an up-to-date detailed Curriculum
Vitae (CV) with at least two referees. The application letter should be
handwritten and reach the undersigned within two weeks after the date of
the first advertisement.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview on date to be decided later.
Applicants employed in the Public Service must route their application through their respective employers.
Rector,
Institute of Social Work (lSW)
P.O BOX 3375,
DAR-ES-SALAAM.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 17th APRIL 2015
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THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK (ISW)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RE ADVERTISED
INTRODUCTION
The Institute invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant job posts.
POSITION; PERSONAL SECRETARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To prepare working schedule for junior secretaries.
• Checking office registers to ensure that they are well maintained.
• Ensure that office letters and firms are properly filed.
• Responsible for safe custody of documents in the office.
• Arrange meetings within the office and write minutes and follow up implementation of issues raised
• Arrange transport for the officer he/she serving.
• To ensure that files are promptly and time handled.
• To ensure that letters leaving the office are correct and neat.
• Supervise and ensure that work in the office is properly done.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Diploma in Secretarial from recognized Institution. Computer literacy with work experience of more than 5 years.
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the salary scale of the Institute.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested
candidates should apply in confidence, enclosing certified copies of
academic transcript and certificates(including birth certificate), one
current passport size photograph and an up-to-date detailed Curriculum
Vitae (CV) with at least two referees. The application letter should be
handwritten and reach the undersigned within two weeks after the date of
the first advertisement.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview on date to be decided later.
Applicants employed in the Public Service must route their application through their respective employers.
Rector,
Institute of Social Work (lSW)
P.O BOX 3375,
DAR-ES-SALAAM.
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 17th APRIL 2015
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ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE(AGPAHI)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOB TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER, COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Coordinator: Communication and Community Outreach
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam
PURPOSE
OF THE POSITION: AGPAHI is a service oriented national Organization
working to improve Children and families’ health by eliminating
pediatric HIV & AIDS through capacity building, advocacy, community
outreach, service linkages, research, prevention and treatment.
It
works in partnership to create and implement innovative solutions for
improved healthcare. Thus, AGPAHI is looking to recruit a Program
Officer to provide support in communication and community outreach
initiatives that builds awareness to the program/stakeholders. He/she
will have to inform the mass about the importance and availability of
services to prevent and treat pediatric AIDS and support scale-up and
increase utilization of these services.
He/she will work closely with
the Program Coordinator communication and community outreach to
identify program opportunities, address key obstacles through advocacy
and provide technical guidance on program documentation.
Major duties and responsibilities
•
Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, implement and update
the communication and outreach strategies for AGPAHI programs
• Support in the preparation of annual work plans and budget for the Communication and Outreach activities.
• Support AGPAHI’s technical team in relation to communication and communityoutreach activities.
•
Prepare quarterly narrative reports against the costed work plan and
performance indicators on communication and community outreach
activities.
• Monitor effectively on progress of organization’s communication and community outreach strategies and program activities.
•
Manage project partnership with partners and other projects that
will emerge related to communication and outreach supported by AGPAHI.
•
Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, liaison the program
with advocacy agendas to be cascaded to other stakeholders and air out
views for change.
Main roles under communication:
• Work with relevant media houses to increase awareness and education on HIV and AI
• Develop and maintain Organization media portfolio to provide coverage on AGPAHI work in the lake zone.
• Support in coordinating the production and airing of radio programs.
•
In collaboration with Program Officers/Sub guarantees at program
level, Support the production and dissemination of Information,
education and Communication (IEC) materials.
• Support in the preparation of site briefs and speeches for senior AGPAHI officers for high level events.
•
In collaboration with the team, plan and support coordination of
events and ceremonies at the field (e.g. CTC inaugurations,
vehicle/equipment handover events, Children camp etc.)
• Ensure that all IEC materials conform to the donor, AGPAHI and other partner’s branding guidelines.
• Field travels to document programs success stories and best practices and share with partners through various media.
• Support the management of AGPAHI website by conducting the following specific tasks:
1. Edit content to ensure that the information is accurate with suitable images as per AGPAHI guidelines.
2. Constant review the information already placed into the website and maintains existing content.
3. Maintain the Organization blog to ensure that it is always updated, ost news and respond to readers’ comments.
4.
Ensure that all content intended for publication on the website/blog
is in compliance with the Organization mission and vision.
5. Ensure creativity by designing visual and interactive presentation of content on the web.
6. Moderate number of visitors visiting the website for Quality Improvement purposes.
7.
Ensure that videos and images uploaded on the website/blog that
involves vulnerable audiences are treated with caution and due respec
8. Produces a consistent visual image on website & blog including maintenance of templates.
Main roles under Community Outreach:
• Increase mass campaign through community sensitization.
•
Enhance participation of policy makers to advocate for AGPAHI
programs and address identified obstacles for the success of pediatric
AIDS elimination.
• Work with the community linkages team to understand the work of the districts councils and areas for mutual collaboration.
• Support the technical team to identify areas of support and scaling up of community outreach initiatives.
• Identify good will ambassadors who can strongly advocate for AGPAHI programs.
•
Participate in AGPAHI technical team meetings to update technical
team on the quarterly activities and get updates from technical team on
program implementation.
• Participate in external meetings and events as requested, including at local, regional and national levels.
• Collaboration and networking with like-minded Organizations in various meetings and/or events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience
• A degree in Social Sciences, Law, Mass Communications, journalism or related field.
• At least three years of experience in HIV/AIDS Communication and Advocacy programs in Tanzania.
• Knowledge and understanding of internet operations and functionality.
• Knowledge and understanding of current editing, authoring tools such as Joomla.
Essential skills and knowledge
• Quick learner, energetic, independent and self-motivated.
• .Excellent journalistic verbal and writing skills - ability to write simply for diverse audiences.
•
Knowledge of existing in country key players for HIV & AIDS
related networks or the willingness to acquire this knowledge quickly.
• Experience in working with NGOs.
• Team building skills and ability to establish or identify HIV AIDS related networks.
• Ability to frequently travel to the field (up to 50%).
Desirable skills and knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of self-motivation and integrity.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili language in document translation is an advantage.
• Creativity and personal initiative towards program implementation.
• Good computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•
Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, with proven
ability to provide support to communication and advocacy initiatives.
HOW TO APPLY
AGPAHI
is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all,
but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter
explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the
requirements of the position and references to AGPAHI. For those who
will send e-copies please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
CLOSING DATE; 27TH APRIL 2015
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH APRIL 2015
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ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE(AGPAHI)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT & LOGISTIC OFFICER
Responsible to: Support Service Manager
Work Station: Dar es Salaam
Purpose of post:To assist AGPAHI’s Operations with operational, logistical & Procurements issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Procurement & Logistic Officer will be assisting the Support Service Manager in the following duties:-
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Procurement:
• Understand the Role of the Procurement Function within the Organization.
• Assess the Effectiveness of the Procurement Function.
• Effectively Plan and Manage Procurement Projects as per USG rules and Reg
• Implement and Develop Commodity based Procurement within the Organization.
• Assess Commodity Markets, Benchmark Suppliers.
• Build and Analyze Comprehensive Tender Documentation.
• Understand and Build Effective Pricing Models.
• Negotiate Effectively.
• Deliver Real Bottom Line Efficiencies and Cost Savings.
Inventory
• Prepare required quarterly and year-end reports related to property inventory and maintenance for Dar and Region Offices.
• Maintain inventory of all AGPAHI property for the Dar Office and all the sub- offices.
Property Maintenance
• Monitor all properties for maintenance requirements as well as responds to specific maintenance requests from staff.
• Make recommendations and works with appropriate vendors for maintenance, repair, and/or disposal of AGPAHI property.
• Arrange for property disposal in accordance with AGPAHI regulations/policies.
Vehicle Maintenance & Fuel Monitoring
• Review and compile monthly reports for all AGPAHI vehicles reporting on their maintenance & fuel usage.
• Compile explanations to any alarming concerns on their fuel usage or vehicle maintenance that may arise.
Qualifications & Experience
• Supervisory and general office administration, procurement, and logistical skills.
• Advanced certificate in Strategic Procurement will be an added advantage.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking.
•
1 year experience in dealing with procurement, and logistical
activities and experience in dealing with in-house stock management.
• Additional experience working with Government of Tanzania offices (MoH & TRA) for VAT exemptions.
•
A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and supplies management. Issued
by PSPTB（Procurement and Supplies. Professional and technician Board).
• Co-ordinate Care and treatment and integrated RCH activities at local partner sites
•
Provision of routine constructive feedback on program performance
toward target in both AGPAHI and sub grantees in collaboration with
Program Officers, Clinical Services.
• Tracking of all program
activities in the field office and recording ensuring that they are
within the time frame and in line with the program goals and objectives.
•
Tracking of all program activities on weekly basis to make sure that
all program units adhere to work plan in collaboration with SPO
M&E.
• Routine data collection both quantitative and
qualitative for routine program trackingAssist the districts on
identification site staff training needs in PMTCT and C&T
HOW TO APPLY
AGPAHI
is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all,
but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter
explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the
requirements of the position and references to AGPAHI. For those who
will send e-copies please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
CLOSING DATE; 27TH APRIL 2015
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH APRIL 2015
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ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE(AGPAHI)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER, MONITORING &EVALUATION
Working Station: Shinyanga
Reports to: Program Coordinator Monitoring &Evaluation
Purpose of the position:
Under the guidance of and reporting to RPC; the program officer
monitoring and evaluation will provide technical support to health
facilities in Shinyanga region; this includes planning and
implementation of HIV/AIDS programs supported by AGPAHI. Training of
staff and visit to AGPAHI supported sites, participate in data
collection and ensure proper patient recording system.
Principal Functions:
Monitor program activities that fall under the Regional Office in collaboration with Program Officers, Clinical Services.
Monitoring and evaluation capacity building to sub grantees staffs as well as AGPAHI staffs at filed office.
• To train (on job and formal training) data clerk and other site staffs on site data management.
•
Capacity building of site and AGPAHI staff on M&E techniques,
and strengthen and encourage the data use for decision making process.
• System strengthening at District/Regional level for report collection, aggregation and storage.
Report collection, compilation, and submission to AGPAHI, donors and other stakeholders;
•
Support the sub-grantees and sites in collaboration with Data
Management Officers and Program Officers, Clinical Services to make sure
that all quarterly NACP reports are submitted to DACC, RACC and MoHSW
(NACP) in time and complete.
• Make sure that all program
quarterly reports (C&T, PMTCT, TB/HIV, Lab, PITC, supply chain and
others) are reported in time and in a required quality in collaboration
with PO CS, PO LAB, POCL and other staff.
• Work closely and
provide technical support to DMO in all matters concerning data
management at AGPAHI, sub grantees and site level.
Reviewing of all reporting tool used by AGPAHI or its sub grantees where necessary
• Critically review of data collection tools used at AGPAHI health facilities as required or where necessary.
• Support or provide advice in improving these tools
• Streamline the process of data collection to simplify and fasten the production of reports.
Glaser and other database use for program M&E.
•
To assure that data entry in the Glaser, site capacity and community
assessment databases is done timely, accurate and complete, in
collaboration and supporting other field staffs who are involved in this
activity.
• To produce several standard reports from the Glaser
and SCA and other DB for use in decision making and dissemination of
lesson learnt as well as program performance to different stakeholders.
Meeting and workshop to represent AGPAHI
•
Participate actively in internal or external meetings concerning
M&E and other project activities as delegated by the SPO M&E or
Program Coordinator, M&E.
Evaluation and use of data of the program at field office to inform management of proper decision making process:
• Work with technical staff in setting, monitoring and achieving program goals and targets
•
Play as key person in preparing and providing constructive
performance based feedback to staffs at AGPAHI, sub grantees, sites and
other stakeholders.
• Reports on quarterly basis the program
implementation achievements, challenges and reasons faced implementation
of program activities and advised way forward. This should be
qualitative way.
• Reports on quarterly basis the
outcome/effect/impact of using data through standardized template and
best practice identified in different sub grantees and sites.
• Assist in operation research activities in the organization:
•
Work closely with technical staff to support research and targeted
evaluations; through involvement in proposal development, developing
tools for research and research techniques.
• Involve in report
writing and dissemination of research results (through abstract
submission in different conferences) after conducting the research.
Requirements, Qualifications, Skills & Ability:
•
Applicants should hold a degree in statistics, health sciences,
public health, international health, or a related discipline. A
background in medicine will be an added advantage.
• Training and
experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and the development of M&E
tools; preferably of HIV& AIDS interventions or a related field, or
otherwise the capacity and motivation to acquire an in-depth knowledge
of this field in a short time.
• Strong data management and
analysis skills with experience in using Microsoft Access and Excel.
Experience with SAS, SPSS, STATA, SPECTRUMan advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
AGPAHI
is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all,
but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter
explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the
requirements of the position and references to AGPAHI. For those who
will send e-copies please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
CLOSING DATE; 27TH APRIL 2015
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH APRIL 2015
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ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE(AGPAHI)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOB TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICERS, CLINICAL SERVICES
LOCATION: Shinyanga
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer, Clinical Services
Purpose of post:
The
Program Officer, Clinical Services is a self- motivated individual who
will provide oversight and technical assistance to district and enable
them to provide quality integrated RCH/PMTCT and Care and Treatment
services. He/she will work as a key member of AGPAHI’s Technical team.
The PO will run day to day program implementation activities in
Shinyanga Regional Office. He/she will work in close collaboration with
other staff members to ensure timely implementation and reporting of
activities for AGPAHI supported programs. He/she will also make sure
implementation of program activities at sub grantee level is in line
with the work plans.
Key responsibilities/ Principal functions:
Assists in co-ordination of Care and Treatment and RCH/ PMTCT programs services
• Assists in co-ordination of training of health workers at project sites as deemed necessary
•
Conduct supportive supervision and technical assistance and share
findings with other program staff, the RPM and technical supervisor
• Ensure and strengthen linkage between RCH integrated activities and Care and treatment services
•
Support and monitor implementation of integrated programs including
TB/HIV, early infant diagnosis (EID), and PITC according to national
guidelines
• Participate in the development of individual
quarterly work plan, which will contribute to the regional office and
head office work plan.
• Liaise with laboratory and SCM team to
support supply chain management services that ensures availability of
HIV commodities at all levels within the districts and maintain
continuous communication with MSD
• Liaise with community program
staff within AGPAHI to coordinate linkages and referral networks within
the supported districts.Provide technical inputs and assistance to
health facilities and project staff
• Visit health facilities and
provide onsite technical assistance to health facilities and project
staff including sit- ins at the clinic days, assisting sites in data
collection and submit to direct supervisor.
• Together with sub
grantees, plan and oversee sub grantee site activities as stipulated in
proposals (To systematically monitor the progress versus planned
activities / targets.)
• Providing feedback to sub grantee and
other relevant stakeholders based on integrated supportive supervision,
M&E and specific departmental reports.
• To systematically
provide guidance for improvement and follow up whether or not issues
have been solved, or advice has been followed
• Coach sub-grantees in proposal writing i.e. prioritizing activities, development of work plans and budgeting.
• Participate in development of proposals and work plans for PMTCT and C&T sub grantee
• Interact with district mentors to assess needs and provide technical support where need identified.
•
Conduct comprehensive supportive supervision in close collaboration
with district teams and other implementing partners when necessary.
Facilitate quality improvement of service delivery by sub-grantees
•
Apply QI principles in regular supportive supervision through
focusing on priority areas and utilizing QI-based methods /tools for
improvement.
• Analyzing and providing feedback on results to site staff, CHMT, PC-QI, immediate supervisor and where possible RHMT.
• Assist health facilities in formulating, implementing and following up Quality
Improvement
Projects (QIPs), providing technical assistance regularly and when
requested through regular supportive supervision, QI meetings and other
site visits.
• Ensure sites trained in QI meet regularly to
discuss quality of services and to plan for improvement where needed.
This might require the PO to attend the meeting or to receive the
meeting minutes and submit to PC-QI.
• Perform QI performance measurement to all sites with QI project when time is due
• Quarterly report to PC QI on performed activities, challenges and lesson learnt concerning QI
Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of our sub grantees
•
To perform a systematic supervision of M&E systems and to make
effective use of M&E data to monitor performance and to provide
feedback.
• Make use of CTC 2 and GLASER data base to monitor performance of sub grantee
• Assist sites with quarterly preparation of C&T and RCH activities reports when necessary
•
Assist in the preparation and review, compilation and submission of
RCH , C&T, TB/HIV, PITC reports to the M&E department
• Track progress at individuals sites through site visits and reports
• To monitor districts to utilize the obligated fund in the given program according the agreement in the proposals
• To monitor districts to implement program year activities according to their work plan
• Prepare and share site specific monthly report on the performance and implementation of program activities to SPO
•
Liaise with Grants Officers (GOs) and ensure timely financial cash
request and provision of funds to subs as well as making follow up of
program progress versus financial use.
• Participate in the orientation of newly recruited POCSs and visitors
Facilitate communication with partners
•
Acts as the main contact person for sub-grantees to coordinate the
communication between sub-grantee, Field office and other program staff
• Provide feed- back to sub-grantee and other relevant stakeholders based on ISS, M&E and specific departments
• Advocate for inclusion of PMTCT and C&T activities in the CCHP
Reflective practice and organizational learning
• Document lessons learnt and provide inputs into the way forward/best practices for project implementation
• Assist in the dissemination of lessons learnt and better practices from the program
• The POCS will also perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the SPO, CS or RPM
Qualifications, Skills and ability:
Advance diploma or degree in Medical related field Preference will be given to the Followings;
• Experience in providing HIV care and treatment services.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required with 2 years working experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
• Excellent knowledge of national and World Health Organization and MOHSW guidelines on HIV care and treatment
•
Computer literacy is necessary and the applicant should be
comfortable working with the basic Microsoft packages (Word, Excel &
PowerPoint)
HOW TO APPLY
AGPAHI is an equal opportunities
employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified
candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how the
experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the
position and references to AGPAHI. For those who will send e-copies
please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
CLOSING DATE; 27TH APRIL 2015
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH APRIL 2015
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ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE(AGPAHI)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER - HEID SERVICES
Report to: Regional Program Coordinator
Location: Shinyanga Field Office
Purpose of the Post
Program
officer for HEID services is a self-motivated, hardworking and
committed individual who is responsible in implementing and monitoring
all activities related to HIV Early Infant Diagnosis (HEID) including
DBS sample transportation system. The transportation system of DBS
samples includes preparation of quality DBS samples, sample
transportation, processing and results back to the facilities. He/she
will also provide clinical advice and assist supported sites to scale up
EID services and improve DBS results TAT in Shinyanga and Simiyu
regions. He/she will also work closely with PO- Pediatric in improving
identification of HIV exposed infants as well as infected
infants/children and early ART initiation to infected children.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee the implementation of EID activities in AGPAHI supported sites.
•
Assist in the development and implementation of the monitoring and
evaluation systems of Early Infant Diagnosis in supported sites.
• Provide clinical advice and on-site mentorship to service providers on Early Infant
Diagnosis, presumptive diagnosis and treatment to infants.
•
Collaborate with RHMTs, CHMTs and HMT to design, implement
innovative strategies for improving the HEID services in AGPAHI
supported sites.
• Work closely with DNA PCR laboratory in
ensuring timely delivery and process of DBS samples submitted from all
facilities of Shinyanga, Simiyu and Geita regions.
• Identify and
communicate immediately on rejected and wrongly packed samples to
Program officer for laboratory for sample recollection.
• Liaise
with Program officer- laboratory services and Regional Program
Coordinator to ensure effective communication with the EID sites for
sample recollection and transportation to Zonal Lab.
• Work
closely with RCH-PMTCT coordinator, POLS, PC-SCM and RPC and ensure
adequate communication and collaboration with them to timely address
issues/challenges that may arise.
• Work closely with Program
coordinator pharmaceutical management and supply chain in monitoring
availability of DBS kits in all supported sites.
o Ensure all DBS results from Shinyanga and Simiyu are entered into DBS data base at Zonal laboratory.
o
Ensure that DBS results are timely received at AGPAHI supported
sites through different means such as EMS, SMS printers, EID messaging
etc.
o Work with EID data clerk at Zonal lab and make sure SMS printers are functioning well.
o Identify and communicate the DBS positive results to the respective facilities as soon as they are identified.
o
Organize and coordinate trainings/workshops/orientation related to
HEID services at regional and district level in collaboration with CHMTS
and RHMT.
o Provide monthly report on the DBS samples sent to Zonal laboratory and results back to facilities.
Minimum Qualification
o Advance diploma or degree in Medical related field,
o Minimum three years in HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs
o
Knowledge of work-streams related to health systems strengthening,
HIV testing diagnostics, treatment, and strengthening sustainable health
supply chain systems;
o English language fluency, both written and verbal required.
HOW TO APPLY
AGPAHI
is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all,
but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter
explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the
requirements of the position and references to AGPAHI. For those who
will send e-copies please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
CLOSING DATE; 27TH APRIL 2015
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH APRIL 2015
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ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE(AGPAHI)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOB TITLE: DATA MANAGEMENT
OFFICER LOCATION: Shinyanga
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Monitoring &Evaluation
Purpose of the Post:
AGPAHI
Data Management Officers ( DMOs) the main responsibility to oversees
the quality of data and its system supporting that are well maintained
at office, district level and health facility levels. The primary
purpose of the position is to provide a supportive to the data clerks on
computerized records, and to ensure that data are captured accurately
and maintained in the prescribed manner. Moreover the DMOs work with the
district and health facilities (HFs). AGPAHI supported DMOs should
ensures the paper based system/electronic databases are well functions
and quality of meet the standard required by donors and the government
of Tanzania.
Major duties and responsibilities
Data quality
o
To set mechanisms to ensure that the data clerks work with triage
nurse(s) to generate list of patients attending next CTC session.
o
Through card review or/and sampling check that CTC2 cards are filled
correctly and work with CTC clinicians and data clerks to correct any
inconsistencies.
o To set mechanisms for follow-up poorly filled
in CTC2 cards that were sent back to clinicians for corrections and
update the corrections into CTC2 database.
o Set mechanism to
ensure each patient file contains the TB screening tool and that this if
filled in by the clinicians during each patient visit
o Ensure
that the data clerk conduct data cleaning queries regularly, verify the
inconsistencies by checking patient cards (CTC2) and verifying with
clinicians
o Ensure that data clerks perform data checks, and correct mistakes identified before generating reports.
o
Ensure that all patient files are arranged in a convenient system so
that they can be retrieved quickly. Or ensure that the data clerks
manages the files at site level
o To ensures that data clerks work
with other CTC staff to ensure that files and other documents are kept
in a secure place to guarantee patient confidentiality
Data entry
o
Ensure that all patient information enters into the CTC2 database as
soon as forms are received (i.e. on the day that the patient visits the
clinic). DMO should work together to clear existing files if any.
o Updating and maintaining CTC2 database
o Ensure that the CTC2 database is always of the most recent version; work together with NACP and UCC to get the updates
o Ensure that the data clerks do a daily backup on either a partitioned hard drive or a separate hard drive.
Proper use of CTC IT equipment
o Assure that the provided IT equipment’s are operating well at any time;
o Daily update of virus protection;
o
Collaborate with the CTC coordinator and finance staff to assure
that funds provided for IT maintenance and internet are timely used for
the right purpose.
o Report all problems relating to running of the database and computer to the CTC in charge.
o Update IT equipment and data clerk staff inventory on quarterly bases
o Supervise the cleanliness and tidiness of computer to all sites.
o Conduct timely database trouble shooting whenever needed.
Sharing and effective use of reports
o
Ensure that the data clerks use the CTC2 database to produce high
quality monthly NACP reports and submit these to the CTC coordinator who
will then submit these to DACC etc. according to the national data flow
and reporting calendar.
o Ensure that the data clerks use the
CTC2 database to produce monthly reports on patients who are lost to
follow up and submit these to the Community Liaison person, who will use
this data to trace these patients.
Other Duties
o To work with data clerks and advise them on planning for leave and are informed of their absence at work.
o Supervise the use of all the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that are provided;
o Perform any other work related issues as assigned to you by your supervisor
o Assist data clerk to do simple analysis from the database.
o
Assist data clerk to manage data flow. Movement of files from point
at the facility e.g. Clinician, refill sites, cabinet, to data clerk and
back to cabinet and to clinician.
o Giving new updates of program and database updates.
o
Have preparatory meeting: review budgets, data clerk wages, real
time status of the facility, mandatory to review file arrangement
o
Train and build capacity of clinical staff (Clinics in charges, DACCs,
clinicians and ART nurses in data recording/documentation on M&E
tool/ clinical forms/cards (CRF), using databases for data entry, data
cleaning, production of reports and monitoring performance of staff
o
Train and build capacity of site data clerks in entering data in the
database, running data checks for data cleaning, and making backups of
the database.
o Ensure data clerks works according to the scope of work and standard operating procedures.
Monitoring and Supply of M&E tools
o To ensure M&E system are in place working well in all aspect of data management
o
To ensure M&E tools supplied at the facilities and reported
during stock out on time eg: Pre-ART, ART registers, CTC1 and CTC2
cards, Appointments register etc.
o Assist data clerks to produce appointment list of patients expected to clinic and give these lists to ART nurses.
Troubleshooting of IT equipment’s, MYSQL and ACCESS databases
o Provide IT support to CTC based computers and to AGPAHI purchased computers at laboratory, pharmacy and RCH.
o
Troubleshooting MYSQL and ACCESS databases during the malfunction of
the system E.g.: Front End crushed, MYSQL server stop functioning,
window computer corrupt.
o Updating, configuration and installations of software into computers and CTC2 databases.
Data collection, verification, processing, entry and Data quality Management
o Review data collection tools used against the required reports and provide advice and assistance in improving these tools.
o To ensure data verifications into paper based system and CTC2 databases are done on monthly basis
o
To ensures data entries are done accurate, completely into CTC2
databases and PMTCT data entered accurate and complete into District
health Information system (DHIS)
o To participate in quarterly Data collections, verification and processing into the system.
Data Analysis
o
Participate actively at internal and external meetings, trainings
and workshops concerning data issues and other project activities as
delegated by the dotted line supervisors with various stakeholders;
assume representational responsibilities when asked,
o Ensure proper reporting/communication to dotted line supervisors
Quality improvement activities
o Work closely with data clerks to support quality improvement activities.
o Perform QI performance measurement from data collection, data entry and data verification.
o QI capacity building to site staffs in order to get quality data.
Qualifications:
o Certifications related to the post; Advanced Diploma in IT or Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Sciences.
o
Computer literacy, with comfortable working experience with the
basic Microsoft packages (outlook, internet, word, excel & power
point).
o At least one year experience in data management or database administration.
Knowledge and skills:
o Professional knowledge and skills the person in this role must have.
o
Knowledge of MySQL and Access Database and statistical packages like
STATA, SPSS and The NACP CTC2 Database will be an added advantage.
Other requirements:
o Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in both Kiswahili and English
o Due to nature of the work, this job requires frequent travel to the sites
HOW TO APPLY
AGPAHI
is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all,
but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter
explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the
requirements of the position and references to AGPAHI. For those who
will send e-copies please send cover letter and CV saved in your names.
Submissions may be sent to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
CLOSING DATE; 27TH APRIL 2015
SOURCE; DAILY NEWS 14TH APRIL 2015
