Project Jobs at AMREF - (3 Jobs)

PROJECT OFFICERS (2) – MNHN (MATERNAL AND NEWBORN AND NUTRITION) AND IYCN 

(INFANT NEWBORN AND CHILD NUTRITION: BASED IN MWANZA/SIMIYU REPORTS TO: THE PROJECT MANAGER

Description

Amref Health Africa is the largest indigenous health development Non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref health Africa aims at creating a lasting health change for Africa with headquarters in Kenya, Amref health Africa has programmes in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $89 million, Amref health Africa is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is largely supported by Multilateral, Corporate, Bilateral and National donors, implementing several programmes including HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Water and sanitation, Capacity Building, Laboratory strengthening and clinical outreach. Amref Health Africa in Tanzania has the following vacancies in Mwanza and Simiyu region.

PROJECT OFFICERS (2) – MNHN (MATERNAL AND NEWBORN AND NUTRITION) AND IYCN (INFANT NEWBORN AND CHILD NUTRITION: BASED IN MWANZA/SIMIYU REPORTS

TO: THE PROJECT MANAGER

JOB OBJECTIVE:-

The Project Officer will undertake all day-to-day implementation of activities as elaborated in weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual plans under close supervision of the Project Manager. S/he will provide required quality technical skills and guidance to project team, partners and stakeholders in implementation of the MNHN and IYCN projects

Key Responsibilities:

▪ Work closely with Regional and District Nutrition Officer (R/DNuO) and RCH Coordinators in the project districts in the establishment and coordination of defined project activities in Mwanza and Simiyu.

▪ Spearhead training and other capacity building activities for health service providers of different cadres in health facilities of the project districts as required by the project.

▪ Spearhead training and other capacity building activities for community health workers in the project districts as required by the project.

▪ Work closely with R/DNuO and other CHMT members in identification, quantification, ordering/re-ordering of required vaccines and related commodities as per agreed plans.

▪ Provide day-to-day technical support to partners and field officers.

▪ Work with Project Manager in ensuring adequate support is provided to the Regional/Council Health Management Teams to ensure comprehensive delivery of project activities.

▪ Actively participate in District council health planning, supervisory, training and monitoring activities to ensure project activities are aligned to and harmonized within district systems.

▪ Provide on-site mentoring, quality assurance and refresher training to health service providers available in health facilities.

▪ Participates in development of strategic and regular work plans for the project

▪ Prepare and submit reports on all project activities implemented and other reports as relevant.

▪ Carry out other activities as may be assigned to him/her by the Project Manager

PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

▪ Higher diploma or basic degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Medicine or other health related fields.

▪ Postgraduate degree in the above field will be an added advantage.

▪ Two years’ experience in public health interventions. Professional work experience in the area of

RMNCH

▪ Having worked in the district health system will be highly desirable

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
▪ Ability to work independently good interpersonal and communication skills

▪ Ability to work with people from all backgrounds

▪ Proven Integrity and mature personality

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30hrs on August 10th, 2017. 

PROJECT ASSISTANT – WIFAS (WEEKLY IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION):

BASED IN MWANZA/SIMIYU REPORTS TO: THE PROJECT OFFICER

JOB OBJECTIVE:-

The Project Assistant will support the project team to undertake all day-to-day implementation of activities as elaborated in weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual plans under close supervision of the Project Manager. He/she will provide required quality coordination skills and support to project team, partners and stakeholders in implementation of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

▪ Provide organizational support to projects activities undertaken by the project team as necessary including arrangement of all necessary logistics for projects activities such as workshops, trainings and supervision.

▪ Draft project activity budgets and prepare all logistics for the activity, coordinate travel needs, schedules and meetings. Maintain important project deadline to ensure project milestones are attained timely

▪ Assist project team in planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of project activities. Compile monthly project plans, maintain an updated plan and update implementation status monthly.

▪ Keep records of all information related to project for documentation and maintain project file system.

▪ Maintain effective communication system and ensure information flow between project and relevant parties. Maintain contact list of all project stakeholders

▪ Perform any other duties as reasonable requested by supervisors and in line with organizational priorities 

PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or basic degree in Nutrition, Nursing, or other health related fields. ▪Postgraduate degree in the above field will be an added advantage.

• Two years’ experience in public health interventions. Professional work experience inthe area ofRMNCH
• Having worked in the district health system will be highly desirable

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
▪ Ability to work independently good interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Ability to work with people from all backgrounds
▪ Proven Integrity and mature personality

Apply Online Through

All correspondence should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org 

by filling form below.

Amref Health Africa –Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy; Women and People with disability are encouraged to Apply