Programme Technical Officer Jobs at Children in Crossfire in Tanzania

Job Title: Programme Technical Officer

Employer: Children in Crossfire

Duty Station: Kilimanjaro , Mwanza,Tanzania

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

In October 2013, Children in Crossfire initiated a 4-year programme called "Fursa kwa Watoto" (Opportunity for Children). The programme will combine direct interventions with 27,000 children in schools in Kilimanjaro and Mwanza Regions with local and national advocacy that will inform decision makers and lead to improved allocated resources for pre-primary education in Tanzania. Children in Crossfire is leading the implementation in collaboration with multiple partners at the international, national and regional levels.

Programme Technical Officer - To support the Fursa Programme Manager in implementing the programme, Children in Crossfire is recruiting a Programme
Technical Officer. This position requires a professional and committed individual with demonstrated experience.in the education sector as well as the enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally .

Detailed job descriptions and application forms can be downloaded from the website above

 How to Apply:

Both positions require an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area. Both positions are 12-month.renewable contracts and are based in Dar es Salaam with the expectation of frequent travel within the Country.

The closing date for all entries is 5pmon the Friday 23 January 2015. Interviews will take place on the week commencing 2 February 2015 in Dar es Salaam. Please note that Children in Crossfire does not accept CVs. All applications require a completed Children in Crossfire application form emailed to: jobstz@childrenincrossfire.org

Only those candidates selected for interview will be, contacted.

Website > http://www.childrenincrossfire.org

Projects Lead Jobs at Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST)

Job Title: Projects Lead

Employer: Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST)

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Application Deadline: 13th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Business Development and Planning
• Project Management
• Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ensure a high level of participation in and commitment to promotional/marketing plans and activities
• Team Leadership and Development

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of a University Degree in Health Science, Social
• Science, or International Development Management; Master
• Degree is preferable
• Knowledge of Clinical Health, Community Outreach, Family
• Planning and Social Marketing and advantage
• 5 years of experience in a management position, preferably in the health management, family planning, community development, and/or social marketing industry
• Proven experience in technical and financial management of donor funded programs is highly desired.

How  to Apply:

If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below. Please indicate the work station of your interest.

Director of Human Resources and Administration'
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Careers at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Tanzania-Project Manager Hygiene, Health & Sanitation

Job Title: Project Manager Hygiene, Health & Sanitation

Employer: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam

Job Description:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental agency, specializing in relief and community development activities through its partners. The agency provides equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, gender, religion or disability.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager Hygiene, Health and will lead, coordinate, and manage water, sanitation, and hygiene (ClTS and WASH) activities being implemented in three districts and provide backstopping for and on behalf of UMATA/GSF. He/she will also ensure that health related activities are focused on the development of appropriate environmental health and behavioral change interventions as part of overall UMATA project.

Specific Responsibilities:

•Program Execution: lead overall planning, execution, M&E coordination and reporting for consortium activities in Bahi, Chamwino and Kongwa Districts. The PM will compile activities reports for submission to CRS Program Director and other program stakeholders.
•Representation: The Project Manager will represent CRS at consortium and overall UMATA Program level. Be the key point person for SG S, 6 and 7 Hygiene, sanitation and health activities.
•Staff management: The project Manager will supervise, lead, mentor and coach health, hygiene and sanitation Project Officers (6) in the three districts, one accountant and one M&E Project Officer. She/he will also ensure that Performance management is consistent and supportive.

Qualifications:

•Master's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, sociology or related fields or a BSc and equivalent experience. At least 3-5 years' demonstrated experience implementing Community led Total Sanitation ((lTS), and 5-8 years working in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Programming
•Experience implementing participatory approaches such as PHAST, CHAST and Barrier Analysis, experience in formative research would be an added advantage
•Knowledge and understanding of gender analysis and transformation in rural communities Good communication skills, good capacity to work in a multi-cultural team.
•Experience managing Projects with strong M&E skills, and staff supervision
•Ability and willingness to work long hours in the field, to work independently, meet deadlines and keep supervisor informed.
•Knowledge of, and skill in using, various computer software including Word, Excel and Outlook Fluency in Swahili and English

How to Apply:
If you are interested and meet these minimum qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume to: tz_hr@global.crs.org , copying Ms. lucy Massawe, Human Resources Officer, CRS Tanzania at lucy.massawe@crs.org.

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Careers at Unilever Tea Tanzania Ltd-Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse (2 Posts)

Duty Station: Iringa, Mufindi

Duties and responsibilities of Registered Nurse:

• Giving direct nursing care to individual patients.
• Keeping custody of patients valuables, hospital property and safety of patients and staff
• Maintaining highest nursing ethical conduct and etiquette guided by philosophies of nursing and those formulated in the hospital.
• Utilizing nursing process as a guide for planning nursing care, ordering nursing intervention to meet patients needs and implement both intervention and treatment regimes
• Ascertaining correctness and validity of doctor's prescription for treatment before, during and after giving treatment to patients.
• Keeping accurate and update state of health observation charts, and nursing care notes
• Assist in major operations and surgical procedures when required and also during outside working hours.
• Advising and liaising with matron all matters pertaining to patients care i.e requirement for standard nursing care and supervise their implementation Assisting in orientation of both new nursing staff, patients, and visitors Maintaining the ward conducive for patients care and writing nursing and patients progress report
• Liaising with Religious leaders for patients spiritual care adoration and ablution(baptism)
• Implementation of company defined policies ,procedures ,programs and systems allowing the unit/Department to meet the company commitment on Occupational Health, Safety environment care and consumer safety
• Proactive identification of hazards or environmental aspects and putting in place effective safeguards aiming at eliminating/reduction of accidents or incidents. Facilitation of learning for nursing staff in class room and clinical setting. Supervise Enrolled Nurses and Medical attendants under her/ his care.
• Prepare work plan for staff under her/his care
• Responsible for giving health education on common diseases to in patients.

Relevant Skills and experience:

• A Diploma in Nursing
• 3 years experience in relevant field
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Good spoken/written English and Swahili languages Good computer skills
• Flexibility with work hours depending upon business needs
• Excellent communication skills and trainer capabilities

How to Apply:
All applications should be sent to the address below. Eligible candidates are required to submit detailed CV with names of three referees and an application letter.
Unilever is an equal opportunity employer.

Service Delivery specialist
Unilever Tea Tanzania Ltd
P.O.BOX40,
Iringa
Mufindi

Application Deadline: 11th Oct 2013

Nutritionist Jobs in Tanzania at Baylor Tanzania

Job Title: Nutritionist –One Post

Employer: Baylor - Tanzania
Duty Station: Mbeya
Application Deadline: 12th Aug 2013

Job Description:
Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation-Tanzania (Baylor-Tanzania) is looking for highly motivated, well- qualified individuals to join its growing program team
Job Summary:
To provide pediatric - focused nutrition counseling, education and support services to families and patients infected or affected by HIV.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides direct nutritional counseling to caregivers and patients attending the pediatric HIV care and treatment clinics at the zonal referral hospital in Mbeya
• Support nutritional assessment of clients and formulates dietary care plans in coordination with other members of the clinical care team
• Counsels’ individuals and groups of patients on basic principles of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and meal planning, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life
• Develops and implements new nutrition programs, activities and services based on patients needs      
• Supports orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) activities as they relate to child nutritional health, wellbeing and food security'
• Supports community level and peer education programming in basic nutrition and maintains supervisory responsibility for nutrition associated peer education outreach activities
• Develops and maintains print and non - print educational materials on nutritional topics for use by patients and clinicians
• Provides in - service educational programs for clinicians on nutritional topics as needed
• Performs related work as required
Qualifications and Experience
• Graduate from a recognized University with a degree in nutrition or its equivalent in nutrition education with licensure as a registered dietitian Minimum of two years experience in the field
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nutritional care and counseling
• Experience in planning of nutrition education programs with individuals and group; work in the community an added advantage
• Skills in consumer based participatory program planning and activity implementation
• Knowledge of and experience with HIV - associated nutritional issues a plus
• Ability to identify nutrition education needs and develop appropriate programs to meet those needs
How to Apply:
Send your CV with a covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the vacancy to the following address;
The Human Resource Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Mbeya
P. O. Box 2663,
Mbeya