Clinical Officer Job Vacancy at Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania

 Job Title: Clinical Officer at Ifakara Health Institute

Job Description

Institute Overview

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Officer will be responsible for delivering high-quality medical care within established protocols and standards in clinical trial facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Treat patients according to National Guidelines for Clinical Management, Standard Treatment Guidelines and Local guidelines

*To review laboratory results and resolve quires related to data collected.

*To attend internal and external meeting conducted at facility during study conduct.

*To attend two Departmental Meeting in each financial year.

*To participate in the development of study standard operating procedure and study documents.

*To recruit, follow up as study scheduled as specified by each protocol and SOPs.

*To ensure that protocol standard operating procedures and all related study documents are well communicated and duly followed by all personnel involved in the trial.

*To ensure that all ethical concerns in the protocols approved by the review board are duly followed in the trial.

*Supervise study procedure and ensure ring that are all done well as per approved protocol ICH Guidelines and relevant local regulation (National Institute of Medical Research and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority).

*To work in professional and ethical manner accountability and integrity.

*To attend community sensitization meeting to recruit study volunteer.

*Carry out additional duties as assigned by project leader

Qualification and Experience

*Diploma in clinical medicine

*At least one year of working experience

Skills and Competencies

*Time management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.

* Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP).

*Excellent computer skills.

*Self-motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision.

*Effective team work. Effective communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills.

*Able to meet deadlines.

*Good oral communications in English and Swahili.

*Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative.

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.

Equal Opportunity:

IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.

Method of Application:

All candidates who meet the above job requirements should send their application letters together with their detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact addresses including email, telephone/cell phone numbers and copies of academic and professional certificates to the email address below.

The deadline for this application is 17:00hrs on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. All e-mail application subject lines should include: Clinical Officer – VAC078. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

Human Resources Manager

IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE

#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni

P.O. Box 78,373

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz

Entomologist job Vacancy at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Tanzania

 Vacancy title: Entomologist

Deadline of this Job: Thursday, February 29 2024 

Duty Station: Within Tanzania , Kibondo, Kigoma, Nduta, East Africa

Title: ENTOMOLOGIST

Direct Reports: PROJECT MEDICAL REFERENT / DEPUTY MEDICAL REFERENT

Location: NDUTA – KIBONDO

Main Purpose:

Organizing, implementing and designing the aspects related to understanding the malaria vector in the project according to MSF’s protocols, tools and procedures in order to ensure quality medical care in the community and improve the population’s health condition

Accountabilities:

o Understanding the National Vector control policy and ensuring that actions comply with this strategy. Improving understanding of the malaria vector in MSF interventions areas: behaviour, strength, transmission, mapping, seasonality. Reviewing existing studies in the field (if any), and coordination sites on malaria to gain an overall impression. Contributing to the understanding of malaria transmission by per forming an environmental assessment of the alert site.

o In collaboration with the PMR/deputy PMR, defining the areas with high morbidity and most affected by malaria and help to make appropriate decisions, which includes part of vector control. Interpreting the increase in malaria cases in the surveillance zones using information on understanding the vector and participating in exploratory missions in regular projects or outside the province as needed, giving the necessary support to the identification of relevant data.

o Defining, planning, and organizing the annual plan of entomological activities in close collaboration with other team members and the budget associated to improve the effectiveness of vector control responses.

o Proposing anti Vector control approaches and practices in prevention adapted to the context, including (if applicable) strategies as intra house spraying, or other actions not already done by MSF. An effort should be made to incorporate more innovative and sustainable actions, respectful with the environment

o Performing vector trapping and identification, as well as vector packaging, transportation and other tests as needed

o Monitoring mosquito resistance to different insecticides, establishing better products, and implementing strategies to reduce the creation of resistance in the country.

o Supporting the medical team in the analysis and interpretation of data collected, focusing on the vector. This allows to take the most appropriate decisions regarding the establishment of vector control interventions. Together with the PMR and medical team, submitting a concept note for research topics in the field of malaria.

o Implement Indoor residual sprays (IRS) in Nduta Hospital and the refugee camp, as well as Larviciding intervention in the camp following the National guidelines and MSF standards

o Defining the areas with high morbidity and most affected by malaria and helping in making appropriate decisions in collaboration with the PMR and Medical team

o Contributing to the understanding of malaria transmission by performing an environmental assessment of the alert site and improving understanding of malaria vectors in MSF intervention areas

o Reviewing existing malaria interventions and on malaria and proposing Vector control approaches and practices adapted to the context.

o Supporting the analysis and interpretation of data collected to allow taking the most appropriate decisions regarding the establishment of vector control interventions.

o Performing mosquito trapping and identification, packaging and transportation as well as and other tests as needed

o Monitoring mosquito resistance to different insecticides used in vector control interventions.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

o Bachelor degree in Entomology a relevant field with previous experience

Experience:

• At least 2 years in MSF or 2 years in a similar post

o Professional experience with MSF or another NGO desirable.

o Professional work experience in a development country desirable

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Languages:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Women, people living with disability or any persons feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure:

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Monday, February 19th 2024 at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “ENTOMOLOGIST”.

Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org. The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Mikocheni B, Daima street House no 16 Dar es Salaam, or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or MSF Guest House Kibondo or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances.

If you have any questions or requests, you can contact msfch-tanzania-hrmanager@geneva.msf.org 

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Careers at Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) - Assistant Medical Officer

Job Title: Assistant Medical Officer

Employer: Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST)

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Application Deadline: 13th Feb 2015

Job Description:

The Assistant Medical Officer is responsible for provision of high quality integrated Reproductive Child Health Services and supervision of community demand creation in the outreach set up across Tanzania. The main focus of the post is to work independently in FP and VCT service delivery, ensuring the best clinical quality, and perform procedures in outreach set up in line with MSI Protocols. The Assistant Medical Officer reports directly to the Zonal Coordinator

• Minimum requirements
• Diploma in Clinical medicine
• Registered with Medical Council of Tanganyika.
• 4 years' experience in clinical work internship inclusive
• Desirable: Experience of outreach service delivers

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

Occupational Health and Safety Officer Job at CCBRT in Dar es Salaam

Job Title: Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Employer: Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)

Duty Station:  Dar es Salaam


 Duties to Include:

·Inspects workplaces to ensure equipment, materials, and production processes do not present a safety and health hazard
·Investigates health and safety related complaints
·Evaluate work related incident forms, near misses, surveys, audits to establish root cause analysis and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behavior or conditions
·Enforces health and safety laws and regulations
·Provides advice regarding the development of safe and healthy practices
·Develops prevention and control program
·Encourages managers, supervisors and employees to participate in occupational health and safety programs
·Provides assistance to all areas/departments in setting and implementing occupational hygiene objectives and work plans prioritized according to identified risks
·Analyses the collected data to review occupational environment periodically to identify prevailing health hazards, personnel at risk based on e.g. task analysis
·Maintains updated record of personnel sick leaves and personnel occupational health matters.
·Coordinates with the Committee and the Representatives assessment of employee exposure to potential risk and damage caused by working environment.
·Ensures proper loss prevention measures are in place to minimize employee exposure and provides required protection.
·Participates and prepares reports to management to keep them fully advised on the technical issues of occupational health, deviation from optimum conditions, existing and potential risks and any untoward consequences thereof.
·Evaluate work related incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions
·Identify safety training needs, organise and co-ordinate safety training courses and prepare training material where appropriate
·Co-ordinate the regular meetings of the committee
·Assist in appointment of safety representatives

Work Experience / Skills:

Work experience in the medical field/Hospital environment ( E)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety (E )
Project management ( P )
Skills in planning and conducting on the job trainings ( E )
Skills in Microsoft office and Visio ( E )

Qualifications:

Medical background (e.g. medical doctor or registered nurse/midwife, bachelor in nursing) ( E )
At least a bachelor’s degree in (Health/Hospital) Management or Public Health or in a related field (e.g. Nursing Science) ( E )
Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety ( E )

We are an equal opportunities employer, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of Application or curriculum vitae with two references and maximum one page cover letter on why you believe you are the right candidate for this position. Please send it via email to:
recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by post to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tel: +255 (0) 22 260 1543, +255 (0)
22 260 2192, Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544. Website: www.ccbrt.or.tz, www.baobabhospital.or.tz

Application Deadline: 15th January 2014

Nursing Officer Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Job Title: Nursing Officer

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:    

• A degree in Nursing, completed one year internship and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least two years' experience of working in hospital/clinical settings in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To give quality nursing services to patients in compliance with the law, professional ethics, directives and regulations given by the management at the place of work.
• Identifying problems of patients
• Counselling
• Cleaning and sterilization of equipments, and operation rooms. Assisting doctor's procedural work.
• Give health education to patients and the community To prepare nursing care plans and implement.
• To collect medical data
• Plan and execute preventive health care activities at the work place      
• Ensuring adherence to National laws, Guidelines and protocols for nursing practice in Tanzania.
• To evaluate nursing services and use the information gathered to improve the quality of services.
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control protocol is adhered at the work place.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by hospital matron

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Consultant Gynaecologist Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Job Title: Consultant Gynaecologist

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Medicine with specialization in obstetrics and gynaecology and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least three years' experience in the same position
• A post graduate degree in public health is an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend all OBGY patients in the OPD and inpatients and perform related surgical procedures including cesarean sections as needed
• Establish a regular twice weekly OBGY clinic at the DCMC
• Provide clinical services to all pregnant women attending the RCH during prenatal, natal and post-natal periods.
• Consult with, or provide consulting services to, other physicians as required.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by chief of medical services

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Anaesthesiologist Assistant Job Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Job Title: Anaesthesiologist Assistant

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:
• Nursing Diploma and a certificate in Anaesthesia and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least three years' experience in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in administering anaesthetic or sedation during medical procedures
• Confer with anaesthesiologist to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
• Obtain an appropriate and accurate pre-anesthetic health history; conduct a physical examination and document relevant information in the patient anesthesia records.
• Perform necessary diagnostic laboratory and related studies, such as drawing arterial and venous blood samples as instructed by the anaethseliologist.
• Establish non-invasive and invasive routine monitoring methods. Perform post-anesthesia rounds by documenting patient progr.ess notes, collecting, and recording case summaries, and by transcribing standing and specific orders.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by chief of medical services

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Careers in Tanzania at DCMC Trust - Surgeon

Job Title: Surgeon

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)
Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:  

• A degree in Medicine with specialization in surgery and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least three years' experience in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make rounds in the wards as required by the hospital.
• Attend surgical clinics as per DCMC programme.        .
• Perform weekly surgical clinics and all surgeries as required Overall in charge of the Operating Theatre
• Attending and participating in clinical discussions, grand rounds and CME sessions
• Supervising and teaching junior doctors, interns, clinical officers, medical students, nursing and any other clinical staff as may be required of himlher by DCMC.
• Write medical reports and make clinically based recommendations as may be necessary.
• Be ready to take up leadership position if so required by the DCMC
• Participate in other hospital and community activities as may be called upon
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Medical Officer.

How to Apply:

Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Assistant Nursing Officers Job Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Job Title: Assistant Nursing Officers - 3 Posts

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)
Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:  

• A Diploma in Nursing and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least two years' experience of working in hospital/clinical settings in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To give quality nursing services to patients in compliance with the law, professional ethics, directives and regulations given by the management at the place of work.
• Identifying problems of patients
• Counselling
• Cleaning and sterilization of equipments, and operation rooms. Assisting doctor's procedural work.
• Give health education to patients and the community
• Plan and execute preventive health care activities at the work place
• Ensuring adherence to National laws, Guidelines and protocols for nursing practice in Tanzania.    .
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control protocol IS adhered at the work place.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by hospital matron

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Radiographer Careers at DCMC Trust in Tanzania

Job Title: Radiographer

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:  

• A degree in health science with specialization as radiographer and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least two years' experience in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall in charge of the X-ray and imaging unit of DCMC
• To perform various radiographic investigations as required by' clinicians
• Take care of radiograph equipment at the work place
• To make sure quality of X Ray pictures are not compromised. Store patient pictures before they are submitted to the doctors for review.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned W chief of medical' services.

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Anaesthesiologist Job Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Job Title: Anaesthesiologist

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Duty Station: Dodoma


Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Medicine with specialization in Anaesthesia and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least two years' experience in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
• Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
• Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
• Examine patient, obtain medical history and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
• Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
• Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure
• Implement regional anesthesia technique if appropriate. Administer induction drugs, maintain and adjust appropriate anesthetic depth, manage additional treatment and deliver continuous anesthesia care and monitoring into and during the postoperative recovery phase.
• Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.
• Evaluate life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, and treat with protocols established
• Perform anesthetic functions in intensive care units, pain clinics, and other settings, as appropriate.
• Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures
• Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment. Carry any other duties as may be assigned by chief of medical services

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Laboratory Technologist at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust

Job Title: Lab. Technologist

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)
Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:    

• A degree in Lab Technology, one year internship and registered with relevant authorities
• At least five years experience in the same position
• Post graduate training in laboratory sciences and leadership experience in laboratory services in a hospital setting are an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To supervise and coordinate the quality of laboratory services at his/her place of work.
• To prepare work plans and budget for the laboratory
• Store laboratory data delivered from the laboratory examinations
• To supervises and train laboratory staff under him/her
• Prepare laboratory reports and submit to relevant authorities
• To prepare laboratory SOPs
• Take care of the laboratory equipments
• To collect samples for investigation of pandemic diseases.
• Give quality laboratory services to patients in compliance with the law, professional ethics, directives and regulations given by the management at the place of work.
• Ensuring adherence to National laws, Guidelines and protocols for laboratory practice in Tanzania.
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control protocol is adhered at the work place.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by chief of medical services.

How to Apply:

Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Consultant Paediatrician Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)

Job Title: Consultant Paediatrician

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)
Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Qualifications and Experience:    

• Doctor of Medicine with specialization in paediatric/child health and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least two years' experience in the same position
• A Post graduate degree in public health is an added advantage

Duties and responsibilities:

• Acts as the team lead of the RCH unit and make daily ward rounds to assess patients in the RCH unit
• Responsible for responses to all inpatients and outpatient paediatric patients including referral requests.
• Responsible for establishing and running an efficient neonatal unit
• Instructor of junior doctors and other medical personnel including interns; students and clinical officers on paediatric management Develops and directs paediatric treatment guidelines in coordination with paediatric nursing coordinator/supervisor Prepare reports for government and management of birth, death and disease statistics, or medical status if individuals.
• Ensuring provision of high quality clinical services within the RCH unit and adherence to National laws, Guidelines and protocols for medical practice in Tanzania.
• Ensure provision of an efficient immunisation clinic at the DCMC Ensure 24 hours coverage of clinical services at the RCH unit Represents the RCH department in routine and standard staff meetings. . Prepares monthly/quarterly and biannual reports of the RCH unit Advises the Executive Medical Officer on regular and continual basis of status and concerns of the RCH department
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by Executive medical officer services.

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Matron/ Chief Nursing Officer Job Vacancy at Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust in Tanzania

Job Title: Matron/ Chief Nursing Officer

Employer: Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust)
Duty Station: Dodoma

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall supervision of nursing activities at DCMC Trust
• Plan, organize and supervise nursing care for patients at DCMC Trust
• Plan and execute preventive health care activities within and outside DCMC Trust
• Ensuring adherence to National laws, Guidelines and protocols for nursing practice in Tanzania.
• To evaluate nursing services and use the information gathered to improve the quality of services.
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control protocol is adhered to by all staff in all sections
• Advise the management on the required nursing standards, staffing levels, qualifications and specific skills in the hiring process Report writing and ensuring timely distribution of reports to the Municipal and other stakeholders.
• Respond to specific customers' needs and complaints and resolve any arising dissatisfactions and conflicts arising during staff - patients/relatives interaction.
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned by chief of medical services

Qualifications and Experience:

• The successful candidate shall have;
• A degree in Nursing, completed one year internship and registered with the relevant authorities.
• At least six years' experience in the same position of working in a hospital/clinical setting
• Post graduate degree in nursing and experience in leadership is an advantage

How to Apply:
Send a letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees
Via postal address to:
Executive Medical Officer
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O.Box 658
Dodoma

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Regional Clinical Coordinator Careers at Walter Reed Program in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Job Title: Regional Clinical Coordinator

Employer: Walter Reed Program

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support implementation of care and treatment, PMTCT, PITC and TB/HIV in Mbeya Region.
• Over first 6-12 months, work closely with PMTCT manager to help oversee role out of B-Plus activities in the Mbeya region.
• Provide direct supervision to WRP District Program Officers by organizing their supportive supervision schedule and providing field supervision on a weekly basis.
• Process supportive supervision reports generated by WRP District Program Officers and provide feedback to the facilities and summative reports to program headquarters.
• Mobilize program and RMO resources to respond to gaps identified by supportive supervision activities.
• Provide support to the Regional Medical Office and District Health Offices in planning, coordinating and supervision of regional wide scale up of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) services and option B-Plus PMTCT.
• Technically support regional and district medical partners in developing work plans and budgets in collaboration with WRP Medical Department.
• Monitor and evaluate HIV care services in collaboration with HJFMRI M&E team, incorporating data into program development.
• Provide an ongoing programmatic, management and financial oversight of funded ART activities required by the project.
• Ensure improved linkages between health facility cares and community services provided by CHBC givers.
• Build capacity and provide technical support, project/program and financial managerial support to NGOs and CSOs as well as to formal and inform community groups engaged in HIV/AIDS, PEPFAR funded activities.
• Work closely with Outreach Coordinator to ensure strengthened linkage, coordination and partnership between the Regional/Council Health Management Teams(R/CHMTs), community local partners (NGOs/FBO) and their corresponding Council Multi-sector AIDS Committees (CMACs).
• Ensure optimal use of available resources for the program under his/her jurisdiction.
• Any other duties or assignment in the support of the program.

Qualifications:

• Training as MD highly desired
• Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine  with significant experience will be considered
• Masters in Public Health or equivalent desirable
• At least 5 years of experience in HIV/AIDS programming and clinical experience in management of HIV/AIDS patients
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Track record of data driven decision making
• Program Management  experience desired
• Experience working with USG funded programs desirable
• Ability to travel at least 40% of the time within the region
• Clear understanding of Tanzanian health structure and system
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive with excellent communications skills
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and flexibility in problem solving
• Fluent in oral and written English

How to Apply:
Cover letters and resumes should be sent to:
The Human Resources Manager,
P.O. Box 6396,
Mbeya
Or e-mailed; jobswrpmbeya@gmail.com.

Walter Reed Program is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 4th Nov 2013

Program Pediatrics Healthcare Officer at Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative in Tanzania

Job Title: Program Officer, Pediatrics Healthcare

Employer: Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative

Duty Station: Shinyanga

Job Description:

Principal Functions:

Assists in co-ordination of Care and Treatment and LIFE in the programs

• Coordinate the management of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related activities within AGPAHI implementation sites.
• Participate in planning and implement  Early Infant Diagnosis program and integration of EID with HIV Pediatric Care and Treatment including LIFE
• Provide technical support to implementing partners in planning and supervision of pediatric HIV and Care activities, EID and MNCH.
• participate in organizing trainings and mentorship on Pediatric HIV and AIDS to CHMTs and RHMTs and site Staff
• To assist in program monitoring and evaluation of Pediatric HIV and AIDS related
• To collaborate with RHMTs ,CHMTs and Hospital Management Teams to design , implement innovative strategies for improving the quality of pediatric HIV and EID services
• Work closely with AGPAHI technical Staff to ensure monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual donor reporting of Pediatric HIV and AIDS indicators are well prepared and submitted timely.
• Co-ordinate care and treatment and LIFE activities at local partner sites

Provide technical inputs and assistance to health facilities and AGPAHI 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 pediatric reports.
• To systematically provide guidance for improvement and follow up whether or not issues have been solved, or advice has been followed.
• Identifying site staff training needs, organize and facilitate trainings when required
• Participate in development of proposals and work plans for pediatric activities in  LIFE and C&T sub grantees
• Supervising district mentors’ pediatric activities and EID services in assigned districts

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, 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.

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 LIFE reports when necessary
•Assist in the preparation and review, compilation and submission of PITC reports to the M&E department
•Track Pediatric HIV and EID progress at individuals sites through site visits and reports
•Participate in the orientation of newly recruited POCSs on Pediatric HIV and EID Services and visitors

Facilitate communication with partners and donors

• 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 departmentsAdvocate for inclusion of Pediatric HIV and EID 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

Focal person for Quality Improvement activities on Pediatric HIV and EID activities:

• Work closely with technical staff to support quality improvement activities;
• Perform QI performance measurement to all sites with QI project when time is due.
• QI Capacity building to site staffs.
• Quarterly report to RPC on performed activities, challenges and lesson learnt concerning QI.
• The PO Pediatric will also perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the RPC or RPM

Qualifications, Skills and ability:

• Advance diploma or degree in Medical related (Preference will be given to the following
• Minimum three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment programs
• Experience in Pediatric HIV/AIDS programs
• Clinical experience of  Pediatric HIV and AIDS management

How to Apply:
AGPAHI is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidate should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electronically should have the candidates name as well as post applying for.  For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.

Submissions may be sent to:
Executive Director, AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street,
East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.                  

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Program Assistant Careers at Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative in Tanzania

Job Title: Program Assistant

Employer: Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative

Duty Station: Shinyanga

Duties:

• Manage regional Office program activities by organizing meetings, sending invitations and preparing materials for meetings
• Coordination of community outreach activities as well as overseeing trainings
• Support in the compilation of reports and publications to the Regional Office
• Keep abreast of the AGPAHI programs and ensure that activities are implemented as per work plan and  set calendar Include tracking of work plans for AGPAHI supported
• Ensure all files and documentation – including reports, proposals, and minutes are well organized digitally as well in hard copy and regularly updated
• To ensure that advance request and retirement are done on time as per organization policy
• Assist in preparing of Memos and draft letters and undertake basic correspondence on behalf of the program team in Shinyanga
• Assist in creating and maintaining activities schedules for the Regional Program Coordinator
• Support program team and other management level staff upon request of the Regional Program Coordinator.

General Responsibilities

• Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities ( and associated budgets) in work plans consistent with AGPAHI policies
• Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of AGPAHI’s Programs work
• Comply with and foster adherence to the established AGPAHI programs implementations regulations, guidelines and procedures
• Participate actively in Organization- wide learning and other joint activities
• Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and ability:

• Medical education background with relevant administrative skills
• At least two years’ experience related to the post
• At least two years’ experience working with NGO s implementing HIV/AIDS projects
• In addition to education and previous experience, she/he the ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, professional and enthusiastic personality, self-motivation and good communication skills.

How to Apply:
AGPAHI is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidate should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electronically should have the candidates name as well as post applying for.  For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.

Submissions may be sent to:
Executive Director, AGPAHI
P.O. BOX 38252
Plot 373, Mtitu Street,
East Upanga
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.                  

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Counselor Jobs Vacancy at Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI)

Job Title: Counselor - 2 Posts

Employer: Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI)

Duty Station: Mbeya

Job Summary:

To provide HIV/AIDS related counseling to children and their care providers attending the COE.

Duties and Responsibilities:
   
• To provide HIV/AIDS related counseling and support which includes pre-and post diagnostic test counseling, medication adherence, disclosure and oc-qolnq counseling to COE patients and their care providers
• To create and maintain individualized patient counseling records and other relevant counseling documentation
• To provide education and technical assistance to health care workers regarding HIV/AIDS related counseling issues
• To identify cases for referral and discuss with other members of COE care and treatment team to enhance patient care
• To support patients and their care providers in developing problem solving skills which will lead to improved wellbeing
• To provide clinical nursing care in COE as needed
• Providing education to medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care
• Providing technical assistance to health care providers in pediatric and general HIVIAIDS prevention, diagnosis,

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology
• Two years of relevant' professional work experience.

Competencies:

• Ability to supervise and interact with children or teenagers, assisting with their problems and ensuring their physical and emotional needs are being met Ability to relate to and empathize with a range of people
• Good team working skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Sensitive listening and questioning skills
• Additional Skills:
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations l. Multicultural Consultation
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Fluency in written English and Kiswahili

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae with a cover letter describing their adequacy and suitability for the role.
The application should be written in English, with the subject line indicating your full name and the job title. Please send your CV and covering letter to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation - Mbeya
P. O. Box 2663,
Mbeya
Or
You can hand deliver it to our offices near Loleza Secondary School Mbeya, we are in the Mbeya Referral Hospital compound.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013

Male Circumcision Program Officer at IntraHealth International in Tanzania

Job Title: Male Circumcision Program Officer (One Post)

Employer: IntraHealth International

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam

Job Description:

IntraHealth International is soliciting applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position for a PEPFAR/CDC funded project namely Tanzania HIV Prevention Project (THPP). The project supports MOHSW/NACP in rolling out HIV testing and counseling services, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention and other biomedical interventions for preventing HIV/AIDS. The position will be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Male Circumcision (MC) Program Officer will provide assistance both programmatic and in clinical direction in implementation of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) activities, so as to achieve the greatest coverage and impact as possible. The MC Program Officer reports to the MC Program Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Carry out program assessments, health facility capability assessments and training needs in the region.
• Assist in organizing and carrying out training programs for health care workers to deliver VMMC services in the regions as well as clinical implementation of VMMC program for HIV prevention.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and supervision to implementing partners in the area of VMMC services and other HIV prevention interventions and ensuring quality improvement and quality assurance in delivering VMMC services.
• Assist in developing and implementing community and stakeholder sensitization for MC.
• Ensure consistent availability of VMMC supplies, equipments and consumables for VMMC services in all static as well as mobile and outreach VMMC facilities.
• Ensure VMMC services follows: WHO, PERFAR/CDC, Government of Tanzania and IntraHealth protocols, policies and guidelines and are consistent with established best practices.
• Assist in refinement and implementation of data collection methods for monitoring and evaluation to assure accurate analysis of data
• Contribute to the attainment of all project targets and milestones associated with the implementation of
• VMMC activities and ensuring national and PEPFAR country VMMC targets are met.    
• Assist in identifying priorities for assessment, research and evaluations related to VMMC services.
• Write reports, success stories, technical briefs, abstracts for presentations, and updates on the ongoing implementation of VMMC services

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Medical degree or related field and clinical experience in Tanzania.
• Minimum two years experience working in HIV/AIDs programs desired.
• Surgical skills preferred.
• Experience as trainer with a strong track record of implementing training strategies and programs.
• Working with local government officials and government health facilities desired.
• Experience with VMMC as an HIV prevention intervention an added advantage
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. Must be capable of working independently to implement the duties described above.
• Experience with U.S. Government-funded programs is desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the country 50% of his/her work time.

How to Apply:
Application letter with detailed CV, indicating daytime telephone numbers, email address, names and contact information of two referees should be sent by Email Link above with the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

0nly short listed candidates will be contacted.

"lntraHealth International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer".

Application Deadline: 31st Oct 2013

Program Officer Clinical Services Vacancy at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation [EGPAF]

Job Title: Program Officer Clinical Services

Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation [EGPAF]

Duty Station: Tabora

Job Description:

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation [EGPAF] supports Tanzania's Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and other stakeholders in the roll out and strengthening of a broad scale up of HIV programs through a District approach. Supported programs include comprehensive and integrated Reproductive & Child Health and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in seven regions (Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Tabora, Lindi and Mtwara); HIV Care and Treatment services
(C&T) in four regions (Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tabora and Lindi); and community based HIV support services, including Home Based Care (HBC) in three regions on mainland Tanzania (Mwanza, Pwani and Tabora) and on Zanzibar.

Reports to: Regional Program Coordinator
Location: Tabora

Responsibilities and Duties:

•Co-ordination of district support to provide Integrated HIV/AIDS Services
•Work closely with sub-grantees to coordinate program planning, implementation and monitoring of integrated RCH/PMTCT activities, early infant diagnosis, TB/HIV collaborative activities and Care and Treatment services.
•Liaise with laboratory and SCM EGPAF teams to support supply chain management services that ensures availability of HIV commodities at all levels within the districts
•Work with Laboratory and SCM EGPAF teams to assists district to ensure availability of HIV commodities and maintain continuous communication with MSD
•Liaise with community program staff within EGPAF to coordinate linkages and referral networks within the supported districts.
•Provide technical inputs and assistance to districts to build capacity of district and health facility integrated HIV/AIDS services
•In collaboration with districts supervisors and EGPAF TCB team to assess skills development -and training needs, coordinate relevant training for healthcare workers.
•Conduct supportive supervision in close collaboration with district teams
•In collaboration with district supervisor and mentors, assist districts in data collection, compilation, analysis and reporting to government structures and EGPAF
•Coach sub-grantees in proposal writing i.e. prioritizing activities, development of work plans and budgeting
•Work with districts in enhancing collaboration amongst HIVIAIDS implementing partners Assist districts in setting up mechanisms to strengthen HIV I AIDS continuum of care and client retention
•Interact with district mentors to assess needs and provide technical support where need identified.
•Provide support to districts and their facilities to have up to date guidelines, SOPs, registers and reporting formats available.
•Support districts in providing technical assistance to health facilities on HIV commodity management

Program monitoring

•Monitor districts to utilize the obligated fund in the given program according the agreement in the proposals
•Monitor districts and other sub grantees to implement program year activities according to their work plan
•Prepare follow up action plans of support provided and monitor its implementation
•Write trip reports and submit to the Regional Program Coordinator as required in a proper and timely manner
•Assist districts and their respective sites in analyzing data of all program components (RCHI PMTCT, EID, C&T, TB collaborative activities, community services and SCM to achieve planned targets
•Provide support to districts to conduct quarterly review meetings to discuss program performance
•Assist district to monitor flow of HIV commodities to avoid overstock and stock outs
•In collaboration with Grants Officers (Gas), ensure timely financial cash requesting and provision of funds to subs as well as making follow up of program progress VS financial use.
•Documentation of Best Practices and Learnings
•Identify and write on best practices, program briefs and success stories.
•Share and disseminate lessons learnt from sites with all relevant stakeholders and serve as a technical resource for districts and sites

Qualifications and Experience:

•Medical degree or equivalent, Registered Nurse with a degree
•Masters in Public health would be advantageous      
•3 years exp r' with HIVIAIDS Programs is essential    
•Report writing skills
•Good communication skills both written and verbal    
•Computer literacy, with comfortable working experience with the basic Microsoft packages -a (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Ms Outlook) M Should be fluent in both Kiswahili and English
•Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:
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 EGPAF.
Submissions may be sent to:
The Human Resource Manager, EGPAF,
P.O. BOX 1628,
Oysterbay, Haile Selasie Road Plot # 8 & 10, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.

EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all.

Application Deadline: 18th Oct 2013