Strategy and Performance Coordinator Vacancy

 Job Title: Strategy and Performance Coordinator

Department: Executive Branch

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. A background in Business Management related fields will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

At least 5 years of working experience as Assistant to the CEO, Managing Director or any other Senior Position in a reputable organization

Language: Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili

Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer

Supervisor/ Indirect Reports: CFO (Strategy and Performance)

1. About the company:

Our Client is a rapidly growing food-tech company with a focus on efficient food distribution from farm to market. Our dedicated operations and logistics team works tirelessly to achieve the highest distribution efficiency in the industry. As a part of our dynamic and lean organization, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the food tech and distribution space.

2. Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Strategy and Performance Coordinator who will play a critical role in shaping and executing the strategic direction of the company. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role involves analyzing market trends, evaluating company performance, identifying growth opportunities, and developing strategic initiatives to drive business success. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and a track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Ultimately, as a valued member of our team, you will significantly contribute to the overall efficiency of our business by delivering personalized and timely support to the CEO and company’s Senior Management.

3. Duties and Responsibilities:

*Strategic Planning and Execution

*Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and refine the company’s overall strategic vision and long-term

*Conduct thorough analysis of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and industry trends to inform strategic decision-making.

*Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational

*Collaborate with the CEO on strategic initiatives, conducting research, and providing

*Assist in the development and execution of the CEO’s strategic

*Identify challenges and propose proactive solutions for decision-making.

*Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and

*Establish project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure timely delivery of

*Monitor progress, resolve obstacles, and escalate issues as needed to keep initiatives on

3.2. Business Analysis and Risk Management

*Conduct comprehensive business analyses to assess the financial and operational impact of strategic

*Evaluate potential growth opportunities, including market expansion, product diversification, and strategic

*Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making on resource allocation, investments, and risk

*Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact the company’s ability to achieve its strategic

*Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address risks and ensure business

8Proactively monitor external factors and market conditions to anticipate and adapt to changes in the business

3.3. Performance Management:

*Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the company’s progress towards its strategic

*Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and drive business

*Monitor and analyze business performance across various departments and functions, identifying areas for improvement and

*Prepare regular performance reports and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended

*Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against

*Identifying areas for improvement and developing recommendations for

*Developing and implementing performance metrics and dashboards to track

* Facilitating and leading meetings and workshops to drive strategy and performance

* Developing and managing budgets and resources to support strategic

* Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and applying knowledge to continuously improve strategies an

3.4. Meeting Coordination and Support:

*Prepare meeting agendas, documents, and presentations for the

*Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and distribute them

*Follow up on action items and track progress on behalf of the CEO

3.5. Communication, Correspondence and Relationship Management:

*Manage incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of the CEO, including email, phone calls, and written

*Draft, review, and proofread various documents, presentations, reports, and

*Draft, review and proofread all contracts as assigned by the CEO or Senior Member of the Organization

*Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive

*Ensure effective communication flow between CEO or Senior Member and across departments

*Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, board members, executives, clients, and

*Facilitating effective communication to build a strong professional network on behalf of the CEO

*Liaise between the CEO and various departments, providing necessary information and facilitating effective

3.6. Strategic Planning Support

*Collaborate with the CEO on strategic initiatives, conducting research, and providing

*Assist in the development and execution of the CEO’s strategic

*Identify challenges and propose proactive solutions for decision-making.

*Conducting market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic

*Developing and maintaining a comprehensive strategic

*Collaborating with senior leadership to develop and implement organizational

*Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact strategic

*Managing and mentoring a team of analysts and

3.7. Project Support:

*Assist the CEO in various special projects and initiatives, including research, data analysis, and preparation of

*Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deadlines are

3.8. Confidentiality Management

*Handle highly sensitive information with utmost discretion for Senior Management or

*Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures

3.9. Decision Support:

*Identify challenges and propose proactive solutions for the CEO to make decision

*Anticipating potential issues and implementing preventive measures by providing relevant information and support to the CEO in making

*Collaborating with other team members to overcome obstacles and any change that a company will be facing

4. Educational and Experience Requirements:

*Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree

*At least five (5) years of experience in a related

*Proven experience as a Strategic Strategy and Performance Coordinator supporting C-level

*Previous experience working at the executive

*Shorthand minute-taking

*Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for

*Continuous learning and staying up to date on industry trends can also contribute to success in this

5. Working Conditions:

*Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers while performing the duties of this

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a

*Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s

*Flexible extra working hours to match with the nature of Company’s business and the CEO involvement in various aspects of the

*Able to travel within Dar Es Salaam, other regions and countries where the company has

operations.

6. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:

*Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree

*Proven experience in strategic planning, performance management, or management consulting, preferably in a fast-paced corporate

*Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data sets and draw meaningful

8Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas and influence decision-making at all levels of the

*Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus in a matrix

*Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mindset, capable of balancing short-term priorities with long-term strategic

*Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting tools/software. Experience of providing high-level administrative support in a senior

*Ability to convey information to people clearly and

*Experience of managing and planning projects, conferences and

*Ability to take accurate minutes, including being able to interpret and sum up complex discussions

*The ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and a wide range of senior external contacts in a high-pressure

*Confident and determined with the ability to work on own initiative and as a team member when

*Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage the conflicting demands of a busy

*Ability to work flexibly and occasionally out with office

*Complete discretion and an understanding of the need for

*Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to

*Proficient in using productivity tools such as G-Suite (Google Docs, Calendar, Sheets, Slides etc), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, Online Conferencing systems

*Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive

*High level of integrity, professionalism, and

*Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and

*Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and

*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including

*Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and

Method of Application:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to career@ihctz.co.tz.

Closing Date : 30th March, 2024.

Public Health Officer Vacancy at WHO

Vacancy title: Public Health Officer

Deadline of this Job: Thursday, April 04 2024 

Duty Station: Within Tanzania , Dodoma, East Africa

JOB DETAILS:

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa region is the hardest hit where about74% of the estimated 1.2 million TB patients co-infected with HIV occurred in 2014. For many years, efforts to tackle TB and HIV have been largely independent of each other, despite their overlapping epidemiology. The risk of progression from latent to active TB is increased by infection with HIV. Likewise, TB is the most important opportunistic disease that increases the progression to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the number one killer in HIV-positive individuals. Thus, effective TB control can contribute to better HIV/AIDS control by reducing the TB burden in people with HIV as well as providing an entry point to HIV prevention and care for people with TB The HIV prevalence in the general population in Tanzania was 4.7% in 2016/17, however, there are geographical variations across Tanzania, ranging from 11.4 percent in Njombe to less than one percent (<1%) in Lindi and Zanzibar. The number of AIDS related deaths continue to decline. The EMTCT rate remains high at 11%(UNAIDS). According to the Tanzania HIV impact survey 2016/2017, the number of new HIV infections stands at 81,000 new cases of HIV annually among adults ages 15 to 64 years and the 2021 HIV Estimates sows a decline to 68 000 new infections. Of concern is that the new infections are in among young people WHO estimates that over 2 billion people have been exposed to hepatitis B virus and approximately 350 million people are chronically infected with HBV. In Tanzania HBV prevalence is estimated at 4 % among people aged 15 – 49 years. However there are geographical variation among blood donors, ranging from 3,5% in Mbeya to as high as 9,2% in Mara region and even higher is key populations (KPs)Chronic HBV infection is the risk factor for the development of HCC. The progression of chronicity and the associated pathogenesis directly correlate with active viral replication demonstrable by serological markers STIs though closely related to HIV is also facing challenges in its management due to unavailability of medicines.

Description Of Duties

• Support the Health Sector, including the Ministry of Health in strengthening national capacity and building partnerships for the control of HIV/AIDS, STI, TB and VH in URT;

• Act as focal person in the WHO Country Office to manage Hep, TB, STI and HIV related work through coordination with Health Sector (MOH) counterparts, donors and health partners in these areas;

• Provide technical support in the development of TB and HIV/Hep/STI national strategic and operational plans in addition to, coordination, supervision of interventions related to their implementation, monitoring and evaluation at both national and subnational level;

• Provide technical support to improve integrated health information system, especially increased demand, generation and use of quality data/information related to TB, STI, HIV/TB and Hep.

• Participate in resource mobilization and contribute to proposal development and implementation of, but not limited to, the Global Fund grants, PEPFAR;

• Assist the Health Sector in ensuring the real-time monitoring of the epidemiological trends of Hep, TB, STI and HIV, in addition to the progress of the response;

• Provide technical support to recommend programme initiatives and priorities, including operational/implementation research, based on analysis of technical and policy problems identified during the programme implementation;

• Liaise with the government counterparts to facilitate and support adaptation and implementation of the national TB, STI and HIV/Hep programmes in line with the WHO normative guidance and international best practice;

• Assist in the interpretation and translation of relevant documents Ensure a brokering role of main actors involved in the health sector and advise the WHO Representative for policy dialogue aimed at addressing bottle necks limiting progress of the response related to Hep, TB, STI and HIV

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisors

Required Qualifications

Education

• Essential: Medical degree or Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or other related fields

• Desirable: Post graduate training of Masters’ Degree in public health or epidemiology. specialized training in communicable diseases.

Experience

• Essential: At least five years related experience in public health.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience in HIV and TB prevention and control programming and implementation.

• Proven experience in HIV and TB technical and programme management at country level.

• Knowledge of Viral Hepatitis and STI Programming.

• Knowledge of the Tanzania health system – management and strategic planning at national level.

• Ability to develop and facilitate the development of HIV, STI, TB and VH guidelines and effectively monitor progress in use of guidelines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to cooperate and negotiate with technical and funding agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

• Experience with Global Fund proposal development, grant management and implementation processes

• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, ability to write strategically and speak clearly

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

• Communication

• Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at TZS 145,847,000 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Use the Link below to apply,

https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2402707

Courier Clerk Job at Lancet Laboratories Uganda

Job Title:    Courier Clerk (Fresher O’ Level Jobs) 

Organization: Lancet Laboratories Uganda

Duty Station:  Nakasero Hill Road Main Laboratory, Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Transport Supervisor

About US:

Lancet Laboratories Uganda limited is the leading provider of private diagnostic pathology services in Uganda. Incorporated and registered in Uganda since April 2009, it forms part of the Lancet Laboratories East Africa Group based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Sample handling

*Conducts delivery and collection of specimens from outlying laboratories, supporting doctors and clients to ensure that specimens, reports and other goods arrive at correct destinations timeously and in good condition to increase customer service levels.

*Scans specimens and results on the Courier Management Programme to ensure t hat all deliveries and collections can be tracked and traced.

*Completes and signs proof of delivery for specimens or reports collected or delivered to endure records are kept for tracking purposes if and when applicable.

Document management

*Properly deliver all documents and parcels to rightful owners.

*Maintaining confidentiality of all company documents

*Liaising with Laboratory quality officers and managers in ensuring all documents are updated.

*Implement all QMS procedures

Regulatory Affairs

*Ensure all regulatory requirements are adhered to.

*Assist the Laboratory Manager with compliance with various regulatory authorities where required.

*Up to date and Valid driving permit.

QC process

*Record trend analysis by capturing findings from internal audit and external audit reports for the purpose of identifying training needs, and for input into management review

Health & Safety

*Utilizes protective wear (such as specimen bags, gloves, eye specs etc) to ensure own safety and adherence to the Health and safety regulations policy.

*Maintain daily safe keeping and fault reporting on Lancet’s assets (such as vehicles, petrol cards, uniforms etc) and equipment to ensure that they remain in good condition to provide excellent collection and delivery of goods and shuttle services.

*Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the correct handling patient samples.

*Ensure that incidents and working tools failures are reported to Transport supervisor, thereby ensuring compliance with relevant organizational policy and laboratory standard operating procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

*The applicant must hold a UCE Certificate

*Valid CLASS (A) Driving Permit

*Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology is added advantage

*Two to three years of relevant working experience with corporate companies is an added advantage.

*Ability to work as part of a team

*Ability to work in a pressured environment

*Accuracy

*Attention To Detail

*Confidentiality / Sensitivity

*Follow up of Incompletes

*Hand-eye co-ordination

*Planning and organizing

*Problem solving

*Rule orientation

8Self-management

*Team leader skills

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications, updated CVs, certified ID copies, qualifications to: Human Resource Manager, Lancet Laboratories Uganda Limited, P.O Box 36335, Kampala. Or Hand deliver Lancet Head Quarters, North Park Plaza, Bweyogerere, Opposite Uganda National Bureau of Standard (UNBS). Or Email: hr@lancet.co.ug

Short listed candidates will be required to undergo background checks and assessments