VACANCIES IN AMREF

AMREF is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is “to improve the health of disadvantaged people in Africa as a means for them to escape poverty and improve the quality of their lives”. AMREF has over 500 employees throughout Africa with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.  AMREF has offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Tanzania. AMREF has thirteen national offices in Europe and North America for liaisons and fundraising.

AMREF Tanzania, one of the fast expanding country office programmes is largely supported by

Multilateral, Bilateral and National donors, implementing several programmes including

HIV/AIDS/TB/STI, family Health Water and Sanitation, Malaria, Training clinical outreach and disaster

Management

AMREF is therefore seeking to recruit highly qualified, experienced and motivated individuals to fill

the Following positions: -

1.       RE- ADVERTISED PROGRAMME MANAGER - CAPACITY BUILDING (Dar es Salaam)

JOB OBJECTIVES

Provide leadership and support in strengthening the organizational and technical capacity of AMREF Tanzania as an institution, Partners/CSOs, local government and health systems to improve quality of care and respond to community health needs

       

REPORT TO: DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-                                      

• In liaison with TZ SMT, National Offices and Programme and Project Managers, in identification of opportunities for new programme development and participates in the writing concept papers and proposals on capacity building and training consistent with Government of Tanzania and AMREF strategies.
• Participate actively in national efforts and forums by Ministry of health and other stakeholders in strengthening human resource capacities including community health workers
• Forge collaboration with development partners and other partners including Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and other relevant ministries in establishing opportunities for engaging CSOs, the private sector and Corporate in capacity building agenda
• Take lead in development and implementation of innovative capacity building agenda at country level by coordinating and supporting AMREF Tanzania projects and programs with design, review and harmonization of training curriculum and materials development in related subject areas.
• Ensures that AMREF projects meet the minimum training standards as stipulated in national policies, curriculum and guidelines of respective authorities
• Work with country programmes, projects and other stakeholders in analyzing and addressing training needs of health care workers including community health workers.
• Support AMREF programmes and projects in developing training curriculum and packages for  MOHSW, CSO and other partners that are relevant to AMREF Strategy
• Provide technical support to AMREF projects to ensure implementation of high quality and relevant training interventions in projects from which lessons are learned and documented
• Provide technical support to HR Unit in strengthening AMREF technical capacity on identified and priority training needs including documentation, research and advocacy skills as per AMREF business plan and strategic demands
• Promote development, management and supervision and backstopping of AMREF e-Learning programme, Tanzania Library and Information Resource Centre and Heritage
• Work closely with Deputy Country Director to support programme and project staff in generation, documentation of good practices from project processes and outcomes/impacts; and appropriate dissemination of programme results

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Masters Degree or PhD in Education and Social Sciences or related field of education
• Excellent project planning and proposal writing skills
• At least five (5) years experience providing technical expertise in capacity building and training initiatives

·         Strong team leader and player skills

·         Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent networking and organizational skills
• Hard working with analytical ability
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2.       PROGRAM MANAGER - Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child Health program.

JOB OBJECTIVES

To provide strategic direction, oversight and leadership to Sexual Reproductive Health/Maternal and Child Health (SRH/MNCH) portfolio in AMREF Tanzania that is consistent with National standards, guidelines, policies, and AMREF Strategy and Business plan 2011-2014.Serve as the principal liaison at programme level for Sida-funded SRHR (Tuitetee) Project with Sida; Government ministries, departments and agencies in consultation with AMREF Senior Management. Serve as focal point for SRH/MNCH portfolio for TCO

REPORT TO: DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• In liaison with Tanzania Senior Management Team, National Offices and programme and project managers, take lead in identification of opportunities for new programme development and write concept papers and proposals consistent with Government of Tanzania priorities through AMREF strategic approaches
• Provide technical support and guidance in the implementation of MNCH projects. Ensure implementation of the project is in accordance with the contractual agreement between Donor and AMREF; adhering to operational regulations and the set standards for project management, financial procedures, procurement and human resource management
• Oversee the management of overall programme budget including quality partnership with sub-grantees
• Work closely with the development partners, ministry of health and social welfare and other  relevant ministries and stakeholders in sharing and dialoguing along the identified project strategic components
• Generate pragmatic and evidence-based initiatives for bridging the existing gap between young people’s sexual and reproductive health needs and their access to health care system
• Guide, provide technical support and leadership in strengthening AMREF SR/MNCH portfolio in AMREF Tanzania
• Participate actively in national efforts and forums addressing sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) for young people and in MNCH forums
• Guide on timely compilation of projects’ reports under MNCH portfolio and facilitating prompt submission to SMT, MoHSW, and to Donors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master degree in public health, social sciences, community development or related field
• Well-versed with central and local government structures including health systems.
• Experience in project design, planning and management skills including results analysis on project performance
• Experience in sexual reproductive health projects among young people
• Three to five or more years experience implementing SRH, HIV and AIDS prevention and support programmes

3.       PROJECT MANAGER  – M & E /STRATEGIC  INFORMATION  (1 POST – DAR ES SALAAM

JOB OBJECTIVES

To develop and manage country level results-based monitoring and evaluation framework that measures AMREF Tanzania country programmes performance in consistence with AMREF strategic directions and business plan; and ensure its alignment to Tanzanian National M&E frameworks and health management information system. Also, to provide technical support and analytical strategic guidance to AMREF Tanzania in developing and implementing AMREF’s global management information systems and ensuring a close fit between AMREF’s M&E systems and the needs of country and programme leadership.

REPORT TO: DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Take full charge in identification of strategic information from AMREF interventions, its analysis and packaging for strategic functions as well as aligning with national indicators and work with the M&E lead at AMREF HQ in supporting AMREF’s global M&E systems to ensure information alignment.
• Ensure AMREF M&E and projects information system feeds into the relevant national health-related information system and AMREF strategic directions and identified indicators.
• Develop, manage and coordinate an effective and efficient county-level results-based monitoring and evaluation system for AMREF in Tanzania
• Provide standard guide and support to technical and M&E staff in developing objective, practical, specific and cost-effective performance indicators for results measurements and ensure state-of-the-art M&E system support and its link to global AMREF M&E system.
• Provide technical supervision to project-level M&E staff and support use of AMREF M&E tools, including result frameworks, work plan tools, log-frames, indicator frameworks, performance reports and related on-line databases.
• Actively participate in documentation of best practices and success stories across AMREF.
• Provide technical backstopping in the monitoring and evaluation system in all AMREF areas of operations and work with technical staff to plan and implement project evaluations including design of special studies to measure impact and cost of AMREF projects.
• Monitor health-related global and national trends to inform programme development processes including reviews and in writing new proposals.

• Actively participate in proposal writing processes ensuring quality of M&E frameworks and plans of proposals submitted for funding and maintain appropriate programme databases including proposals and donors.
• Work with DCD in managing reporting calendar including compiling and reviewing of quarterly and annual country programme reports for AMREF, key stakeholders and donors.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

• Masters degree in Public Health; Economics; Biostatics; Epidemiology or related field
• Satisfactory exposure in managing Results-based monitoring and evaluation systems
• Proven critical analysis skills and report writing skills.
• Sound computer knowledge, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and statistical applications (e.g. STATA, EPI Info and SPSS Etc).
• Understanding and some familiarity with database structures and data management.
• Proven abilities in conducting operations research and impact assessments
• At least 5 years of “hands on experience” at a senior position in M & E esp. in NGOs active in health development.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.
• Good command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to manage the use of M&E resources

4.       RE- ADVERTISED JOB TITLE: FUNDRAISING MANAGER          (DAR ES SALAAM)

      JOB OBJECTIVES:-

Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for raising funds in order to meet the financial needs and maintain strong external and internal communications with all stakeholders, at all levels. The primary function of this position is to explore and identify various    funding opportunities and building successful relationships and networks with various stakeholders.

      REPORTS TO: COUNTRY DIRECTOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Manage, lead, develop and implement the fundraising strategy in line with the organization’s changing needs. Developing the annual fundraising objectives, budgets, activities schedule and results balance.
• Search and share information on new funding opportunities and host fundraising events, campaigns etc.
• Represent AMREF in national and international fundraising meetings.
• Maintain fundraising base and build on existing relationships with donors, volunteers and funders.
• Work closely with project/program managers and management to develop and promote specific fundraising projects.
• Constantly monitors field activities to appropriately represent the organization in fundraising materials.
• Promotes and coordinate periodic analysis in order to identify key audiences, detect market opportunities for fundraising activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:-

• Masters degree or equivalent in Communications, public relations, marketing or management.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, communication or public relation issues is important.
• Excellent written skills, planning skills, report writing skills, speech writing, and presentation skills.
• Good communication and networking skills in a multi-cultural environment.

5.       RE- ADVERTISED PROJECT MANAGER- FISTULA PROJECT (DAR ES SALAAM)

JOB OBJECTIVES:

To ensure that the fistula project is well coordinated and integrated within other relevant projects

      such as maternal health projects implemented

REPORTS TO: PROGRAMME MANGER GLOBAL FUND

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall coordination of fistula activities implemented by AMREF
• Mobilize and coordinate partnerships for participation in fistula activities in the country
•  In collaboration with the specialists and other partners, develop and disseminate quarterly and annual work plans for conducting the various fistula program activities
• Provide leaderships and participate in the assessment of needs for program expansion and reach.
• In collaboration with the Obstetric fistula specialists and  AMREF finance department, compile and prepare quarterly, annual and other reports in accordance with program contractual obligations
•  Organize training workshops and seminars for fistula capacity development
• Participate in proposal writing aimed at accessing additional resources to meet the needs of fistula programming in Tanzania.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing the effectiveness of fistula programming in the country
• Ensure that the fistula project is well integrated within other relevant projects such as maternal health projects implemented by AMREF in Tanzania
• Coordinate the project steering committee and other meetings as required. The project manager shall also be secretary to the steering committee overseeing the AMREF fistula program in Tanzania
• Carry out other relevant duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic degree in Medicine or equivalent with Masters of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) or Public Health/Community medicine or related Masters Degree.
• Experience and interest in Safe motherhood initiatives and obstetric fistula in particular
• Experience and interest  in working with local authorities and communities
• Networking skills with project staff, donors, partners and government leaders
• Excellent project planning and proposal writing skills.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Track history and clear understanding of health systems and local government structures and CSOs

6.       RE- ADVERTISED REGIONAL COORDINATOR –DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE FEBRIEL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN (MARA REGION)

JOB OBJECTIVES:

To assist the community advisor in programming and managing project activities. To participate in project, local/regional and national diagnosis and management of severe febrile illness in children activities

REPORTS TO: LAKE ZONE PROGRAMME MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assist the community advisor  in project planning and management

·         Work closely and create vibrant networks with local authorities, health facilities, communities and CSOs in project implementation

·         Conduct regular monitoring, supervision and reporting of project activities

·         Support the community advisor  in sustainable project growth

·         Organize and facilitate production and availability of information, Education and communication (IEC) materials relating to diagnosis and management of severe febrile illness in children in the project area.

·         Participate fully in identification, documentation and dissemination of good practices and lessons learned.

·         Ensure adequate monitoring, timely reporting and evaluation of project activities

·         Design operational research (OR) and conduct operational research for improvement of diagnosis and management of severe febrile  illness in children programming and implementation

·         Actively search for and participate in development of concept papers and proposals for funding opportunities

·         Perform any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Basic degree in Medicine preferably with a Masters in Medicine/Public Health or any other related Masters Degree.

·         Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation knowledge and skills.

·         Experience and interest in Diagnosis and Management of Febrile Illness

·         Experience and interest  in working with local authorities and communities

·                     Networking skills with project staff, donors, partners and government leaders

·                     Good interpersonal and communication skills

·                     Experience in computer packages

·                     3  years and above

7.       RE- ADVERTISED PROJECT MANAGER - Tandahimba Integrated Malaria and MNCH Project

JOB OBJECTIVES: -

To provide Technical and leadership support in the implementation of a community based malaria intervention in line with the National guidelines and strengthening the primary health care system in Tandahimba Rural District.

REPORTS TO: PROGRAMME MANAGERGLOBAL FUND

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall in-charge of the day- to-day functioning of the project, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Provide managerial leadership and support to ensure technical soundness of the project in line with the national malaria control guidelines and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance in implementing Community Based Health Care (CBHC) in addressing malaria intervention.
• Support community based interventions and the accompanied capacity building plans for strengthening community structures for preventing and managing malaria
• Provide direction for developing community-tailored IEC materials and performance of community mobilization activities
• Prepare and submit regular technical and financial reports for the project and facilitate submission of the reports on specific indicators required at the district.
• Manage and track the project budget, ensuring that expenses match with specific budget line items; and comply with donor requirements as stipulated in the grant agreements.
• With support from the Monitoring &Evaluation officer, develop M&E framework and plans for keeping track on project progress and outcome.
• Identify areas needed to carry out for advocacy for community-based malaria intervention
• Document and Disseminate best practices and lessons learnt locally, regionally and internationally.
• Identify opportunities and participate in developing new proposals.
• Maintain good relationship with the Ministry of Health, the district council, NGOs and other development partners working in Tandahimba district and across the country.
• Represent AMREF and advocate for adoption of best practices by district and regional authorities.
• Collaborate and network with district and CSO partners to implement an integrated malaria-HIV and community development programme
• Design and write reports (both technical and financial) according to donor and AMREF requirements and standards, including liaising with donor on final and technical issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Basic degree in medicine with Masters Degree in Public Health or related subjects.
• Minimum three (3) years experience of working with public health interventions.
• Competence and knowledge of malaria prevention and control programs, and a clear understanding of the national guidelines for malaria control. Knowledge of IMCI is of added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of working with and within rural communities in various health interventions

·      Excellent team building, networking, leadership, analytical, administrative, organizational and communication skills.

·      Clear knowledge and competence in project cycle management.

·      Up to date knowledge of advances in global malaria control initiatives.

·      Experience or ability of working with the Council Health Management Team (CHMT).

·      Ability to work with and coordinate partners.

·      Ability to work with minimum or no supervision, meeting tight deadlines.

·      Computer literacy

8.       PROGRAMME MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER  

(Global Fund Dar es Salaam)

JOB OBJECTIVES

To provide technical support in performance, Monitoring and Evaluation of AMREF projects.

REPORT TO:  PROGRAMME MANAGER - GLOBAL FUND

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Develop, implement and coordinate an effective and efficient Programme, Project Monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Develop and refine performance indictors to ensure that they are objective, practical, specific and cost-effective.
• Lead and support the implementation of programme performance indicators for results/impact measurement.
• Continuously reviews existing monitoring tools and adapt them accordingly.
• Provide technical backstopping in the monitoring and evaluation system in all AMREF areas of operations.
• Develop and maintain appropriate programme and project databases.
• Coordinate/assist documentation of best practices and success stories across AMREF
• Compile quarterly and annual programme reports. 
• Coordinate Operations Research in AMREF.
• Facilitate cross-country research on AMREF Priority Intervention Areas.
• Participate in Knowledge Management in AMREF. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Post graduate degree in Public Health and health systems research, monitoring and evaluation and/or bio statistics.
• At least 5 years “hand on experience” at a senior position in monitoring and evaluation in NGOs.
• Proven abilities in the areas of conducting operations research, impact assessment.
• Project/programme monitoring and evaluation documentation and advocacy.
• Superior analytical presentation, communication and report skills.
• Sound IT knowledge, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and statistical applications (SPSS and EPI Info. Etc).
• Good interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder.
• Good command of English and Swahili language will be an added advantage.

9.       RE- ADVERTISED PROJECT OFFICER  OFFICER  - MM PROJECT  2 POSITIONS  (IRINGA)

REPORT TO: PROJECT MANAGER – MM PROJECT

JOB OBJECTIVES

To improve utilization of comprehensive PMTCT and nutrition services among HIV positive pregnant women, post natal clients and their children.  Strengthen community systems to support delivery of the continuum of PMTCT services alongside the formal health system.   Assist the PMTCT Project Manager in programming and managing PMTCT project activities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• To build capacity of community health workers and village health committees to play a full and effective role in planning, delivery and monitoring PMTCT and nutrition services alongside the health system.
•  Technical support to mother support group leaders to conduct client follow-up, facilitate HIV exposed children and adults to receive the continuum of PMTCT services
• To Provide PMTCT and nutrition education as well as psychosocial support to HIV positive pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and male spouses including adolescents living with HIV.
• Participate in documentation of best practises, development of concept notes and funding proposals
• Working closely with IEC and Community mobilization  project officers in strengthening the Community-based PMTCT services in the PMTCT sites
• Follow up submission of monthly PMTCT reports from sub grantees and assist project manager in preparing quarterly reports
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on PMTCT performance indicators
• Represent AMREF in various stakeholders meeting

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Advanced diploma or Degree in Nursing/Medicine or Degree in Sociology or Community Development .Masters of Public health, Sociology or related subjects will be an added advantage

·         3 years and above experience in Implementation of PMTCT interventions

·         Program monitoring and evaluation experience is an added advantage

·         Strategic thinking and analytic skills

·         Management skills

·         Experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and timely reporting on activities;

·         team building skills

·         networking skills with project staff, donors, partners and government leaders

10.    RE- ADVERTISED MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER ( TUITETEE DAR ES SALAAM)

JOB OBJECTIVES

Focal point for project results management using result-based framework, coordination and

harmonization of evidences. Provide key function for monitoring project activities alongside the set

objectives, targets, and expected outcomes

REPORTS TO PROGRAMME MANAGER-TUITETEE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing leadership in managing project results using results-based frameworks and the reporting tools
• Participate in the Ministry of Health, HMIS and other national activities that relate to the development and adoption of SRH indicators into the national HMIS and reporting system.
• Design and revise appropriate Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes and tools for sub-grantees and build M&E capacity among project partners and the local government departments in the relevant municipalities in Iringa and Dar es Salaam
• Providing leadership in monitoring quality of SRH services through conduct of surveys e.g. exit interviews, mystery clients.
• Provide M&E training and on-going assistance to project team and the sub-grantees to ensure quality data collection, transmittal, analysis, use of data for decision making and timely report writing.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance for the preparation of annual, semi-annual and other required project reports.
• Documentation and dissemination of information, assisting developing presentations, abstracts, articles, etc.
• Proactively work with sub-grantees and manager to prepare performance data for the collected reports
• Refine project reports ready for submission to higher authorities and provide timely feedback on the quality and contents to project team and the sub-grantees
• Evaluate results achieved by program and partners against their targets and track overall progress in achieving the program goals.
• Work with advocacy and policy analysis teams in identification of lessons/evidences to feed into policy reviews, generation of advocacy agenda.
• Lead on program operational research and evaluation (baseline, mid and end-of project) studies
• Compile feedback to be shared with the Regional and Municipality authorities, the MOHSW and Sida on results and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in public health or related subjects such as demography, health informatics, statistics, epidemiology or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in monitoring and evaluation of health, SRH or HIV/AIDS programs.
• Skills and experience in M&E capacity building for individuals and organizations
• Previous M&E experience in a results-based models
• Proficiency in evaluation design and development of indicators.
• Good working knowledge of descriptive, inferential and advanced statistics.
• Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues

        If you meet the criteria given above and are interested, please send an application letter with CV indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30 hrs on January 22^nd 2013 All correspondence should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org.  Those who had earlier applied last year are also encouraged to Apply

AMREF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HAS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT POLICY