March 4 ,2016 RECRUITMENT AT NEPAD , TANZANIANS

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Job Title: Programme Officer; Science, Technology and Innovation

Position Level: P1

Duty Station: Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Head, NEPAD Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (NSTIH)

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post ofProgramme Officer: Science, Technology and Innovation.

Under the supervision of the Head, NEPAD Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (NSTIH) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) or his/her delegate, the Programme Officer: Science, Technology and Innovation will generate evidence that will be used by policy makers and other stakeholders in Africa to make informed choices as to how they should harness emerging technologies for development.  S/he will be responsible for conducting background studies on technology acquisition, regulatory requirements and policy demands for emerging technologies for economic development. 

Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:

A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 14 March 2016 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234; Halfway House; Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; rebeccao@nepad.org   

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March 4, 2016 Employment at Bonite Bottlers Ltd

AREA SALES SUPERVISOR 

Qualification:
• Applicant should be a holder of Advance Diploma/Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing / Business Administration or any other related field from recognized Institution.

Key skills & Abilities:
• Ability and skills to collect information of sales, do market analysis and prepare report.
• Ability to arrange distribution plan of market material.
• Ability to supervise people and meet sales target assigned.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Self motivated, flexible person and a good team player

? Experience: Any experience in related field will be added advantage.
? Location: Arusha

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Mode of Application:

All applications accompanied with cover letter, photocopies of certificates and CVs to be sent to undersigned address, reach him not later than 10/03/2016.

The Managing Director,
Bonite Bottlers Ltd,
P. O. Box 1352,
MOSHI.

March 4, 2016 FASTJET TANZANIA JOBS

Type Rated Airbus A320 Captains & First Officers

Type rated pilots may apply for either a fixed term 12 month renewable contract (with a commuting roster and accommodation provided) or a permanent contract (the latter is only available for nationals or applicants with a residency permit).

Non-Type Rated Airbus A320 Captains & First Officers

Non-Type rated pilots may apply for a permanent contract if they are nationals.

First Officers (Type Rated A320 Series)

Minimum requirements

Must hold an Airline Transport Pilots Licence (6 months validity remaining)
Valid A320/A330/A340/A380 or A350 XWB Type Rating
Class 1 Medical (6 months validity remaining)
1000 Hours on Airbus FBW-equipped type
Must be able to demonstrate sufficient level of proficiency in the use of IPad and related software

For a permanent contract (nationals or holders of residency permit) email your CV to careers@fastjet.com

March 4, 2016 Jobs in Morogoro - deadline - 15th March 2016

Vacancy announcement

1. Assistant Laboratory Technician - Bottled drinking water factory
            Location - Morogoro
            Requirement - Minimum 1 year work experience in a similar position

2. Interns - Sales of bottled drinking water
Location - Morogoro
Requirement - Minimum 2 years work experience 

Mode of application

Send only cover letter and CV to; morogorosoftdrinks@yahoo.com or
P. O. Box 6341, Morogoro

Application deadline - 15th March 2016

March,1, 2016 Head of Training of scent detection rats - APOPO Tanzania

APOPO is a Belgian NGO that has developed an innovative method using African giant pouched rats, nicknamed “HeroRATs”, to detect landmines and tuberculosis using their extraordinary sense of smell. APOPO’s Head Office is based in Morogoro, Tanzania. For more information about APOPO, please check out our website at www.apopo.org.

APOPO is currently recruiting a Head of Training for managing the training of its TB detection and landmine detection rats. The position is located at APOPO’s Head Office in Morogoro, Tanzania and involves frequent international travel. The position requires a minimum of 2 year commitment.

Key responsibilities and deliverables**

TITLE

Head of Training of scent detection rats

ROLE PURPOSE

Develop APOPO’s detection rat training department in accordance to the strategic goals of the organization;

Manage the training and the operational use of APOPO’s scent detection animals;

Develop leadership and capacity among the trainers team;

Be an active member of the management team.

EDUCATION

Studies in the domains of animal training, behavioral psychology or related sciences

EXPERIENCE

5-10 years of experience in animal training, preferably with detection animals

PROFILE

Detail oriented

Hands-on

Leadership skills

Planning ability

Knowledge of Swahili is a big plus

Willingness to travel on a frequent basis (min.25%)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Evaluate operational systems

Develop and maintain systems for monitoring rat training and operational results from the field;

Optimize operational deployment concepts to maximize output and accuracy;

Prepare manuscripts summarizing the results of this evaluation.

2 Manage training and operational use of APOPO’s scent detection rats

Develop organizational structure and define expected outcomes for trainers and training supervisors;

Revise training and operational SOPs for all programs annually;

Revise training materials for the education of new staff and ongoing refresher education for all staff annually;

Build local capacity by providing guidance, education, and opportunities for local staff.

3 Develop leadership and capacity among the trainers team

Build a leadership team among the current training supervisors;

Monitor the audit results and follow up on improvement initiatives;

Gather best practices and roll out in the other programs.

4 Be an active member of the management team

Assist in the development of potential new applications;

Participate in the management meetings;

Facilitate supervisor meetings at the training center;

Report any new and important scientific findings or research opportunities;

Report any concerns regarding the performance of the rats.

APOPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or citizenship status.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please join APOPO’s dynamic international team and help us make a difference! Post your CV and motivation letter to the following URL: http://bit.ly/1UkgEqM

March 1, 2016 ISS Pretoria: Financial Officer, Finance Department

The ISS is seeking a Financial Officer to assist with donor accounting and reporting for a European Union (EU) grant. The Financial Officer will have primary day-to-day responsibility for accounting and clerical tasks and must ensure the efficient, timely and accurate processing of the EU grant and relevant programme finances.

The Grants Officer will need exceptional organisational skills, be a motivated team player who’s able to work under pressure, and have an enthusiastic and ‘hands-on’ approach to the job. The successful candidate will report to the Group Financial Officer. 

Overview of duties

Assist with the preparation of EU annual budgets and forecasting

Maintain EU donor files, reporting schedules and calendars

Assist the Group Financial Officer to input and maintain EU budgets on Accpac

Issue letters of confirmation of receipts to donors

Prepare variance reports and general ledger reports on monthly basis

Work closely with Programme Administrators to balance Budget Monitoring Templates

Prepare all EU donor reports

Assist the Group Financial Officer in preparing and conducting project certificate audits

Assist the Group Financial Officer with year-end audit preparation

Overview of requirements

Degree in Accounting.

A minimum of three years’ experience in the administration or management of EU grants. This is a pre-requisite and no applications without this level of experience will be considered.

Good understanding and working knowledge of project management

Good organisational skills

Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and fluent in English

Computer literacy: Excel, Word, Internet, email

Willing to travel to regional offices in Dakar, Addis, Nairobi and Europe

Knowledge and working experience of Accpac accounting software will be advantageous

The contract will be for three years, and may be renewed subject to programme requirements, funding and satisfactory performance. A competitive salary is offered.

Email your application to Rekha Valabh at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org. Applicants must provide a cover letter and detailed CV, including at least two contactable referees. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 29 February 2016

The ISS is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace. Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancies Kilombero Valley Teak Co. LtdKILOMBELO VALLEY TEAK CO.LTDVACANCIES(dedline 15th feb)

The Kilombero Valley Teak Company Ltd. (KVTC) is a forestry company located in the Kilombero and Ulanga Districts of the Morogoro Region. The Company manages teak plantations and natural woodlands and processes rimber in a factory located in the Ulanga District.

KVTC Currently has three (3) vacancies for Foresters of different levels and skills:

1.    Silviculture Manager

KVTC`s estates are divided into 5 working units and each working unit has a plantation manager assigned to manage the day to day operations in the unit. The Silviculture Manager supervises the plantation managers and his/her responsibilities include

•    Nursery production of stumps and cuttings.
•    Land preparation as well as planting operations.
•    Silviculture operations (weeding and pruning)
•    Manage road drainage systems and culvert clearing
•    Fire management
•    Ensure compliance with FSC and other Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

The Silviculture Manager will have a minimum of a BSc in Forestry and no less than 5 years working experience. In addition computer skills, driving license as well as driving experience and good command of English language are a must.

The Silviculture manager is required to work independently and the vast majority of his/her time is spent in the plantations. Note that this is not a desk or office function.

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2.    Assistant Research and Planning Manager

The Assistant Research and Planning Manager has following responsibilities:

•    Assist the Research and planning manager in his daily duties.
•    Supervise the mark for Thinning and Enumeration Teams.
•    Measurement and record keeping for trial plots
•    Management of the trial register
•    Capturing data in Micro forest Plantation software

The Asst.RPM will have a minimum of a BSc in Forestry with preferably some woek experience in the field of commercial forestry. In addition computer skills, (motorcycle) driving license as well as driving experience and good command of English language are must.

Although this position will require time to be spent in the office there is the expectation that the Asst.RPM will spent at least 50% or more of his time out in the plantations to supervise his/her teams and to ensure trials are maintained.

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3.    OSP MF Manager

KVTC has an active Outgrower Program that is rapidly increasing in size as well as age soon commercial volumes will be derived from outgrowers and management of the plantation database for outgrower plots has become a full time job. The OSP MF Manager has following responsibilities.

•    Checking and recording of outgrower invoices.
•    Record keeping of OSP operations and reporting on progress vs APO
•    Capturing of activities in Microforest Plantation softwere

Although this position will require time to be spent in the Office there is the expectation that Asst RPM will spent at least 50% or more of his time at the OSP plots to ensure that data reaching him corresponds with actual situation in the field.

Additional Requirements

•    Experience working in and with rural communities will be an advantage
•    Experience working with teak will be an advantage
•    Experience with forest certification systems such as FSC
•    The applicant must have a passion for forestry and the environment.

This position entails extensive field work in remote areas with abundant wildlife. Only applicants willing to work under the demanding conditions normal to this type of environment should apply.

If you meet the requirements of the position above, please submit your application letter, CV and couples of references and certificates to:

The General Manager
Kilombero Valley Teak Company
P.O.BOX 12452
DAR ES SALAAM

OR

Email: kvtc@kvtc-tz.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews

Deadline for submission is 15th of February, 2016

Source: Daily News 27th January, 2016

Employment Opportunity Good Neighbors Tanzania Closing Date 7th February, 2016 16:00 pm

GOOD NEIGHBORS TANZANIA

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Good Neighbors is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization that plans, implements, and raises funds for the provision of services in child education, community development, health, sanitation, and disaster relief projects. Good Neighbors International strives to improve lives, especially children lives through education, food, shelter, community development, medical care, advocacy and emergency relief since its establishment in 1991.

Good Neighbors is looking for a dynamic individual to join our highly motivated team in the following roles;

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Location- Shinyanga

Job Responsibilities

•    Develop work plans/schedules and procedures related to production of health education materials, pricing and distribution of medical equipment, medicines, and other materials for implementation of MCH project in Kishapu District.
•    Monitor and analyze MCH project performance, resources, spending, and efficiency to make improvements and solve problems whenever needed
•    Assign tasks, supervise, and support the activities of OD coordinators and officers and determine their priorities.
•    Receive and evaluate weekly and monthly reports from the logistics officer, OD coordinators, and OD officers and make comprehensive final report for submission to Project Medical Officer, Managing Director.
•    Create and maintain working relationships with government officials, health personnel, and community leaders at the regional, district, village levels
•    Work closely with staffs and managers in other departments for successful implementation and execution of MCH project
•    Perform any other related tasks as assigned by Managing Director

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree in social science or equivalent with demonstrated ability and willingness to learn. Post-graduate training, particularly a Master’s degree in community health/public health, will be an added advantage
•    At least 5 years of work experience in a related field (community health, community development, public health)
•    Extensive skills and experience in project planning and management
•    Excellent communication skills, fluency in English (written and verbal)
•    Have computer skills in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail
•    Ability to deliver assigned duties on time and with accuracy
•    Excellent writing skills, especially monitoring and evaluation reports for health-related projects
•    Ability to work as part of a professional team
•    Hard-working and committed to the work assigned
•    Show excellent level of competence and integrity in work

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit application letter and CVs with three referees names and contacts to hr.goodneighborstz@gmail.com

Closing date is 7th February, 2016 16:00 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, visit our website: www.goodneighbors.kr

Job vacancy at Mofed Tanzania Limited Deadline Monday 8th February, 2016

MOFED Tanzania Limited is Freight and Forwarding Service Provider wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia under the ministry of Transport, Works, Supply and Communications in Lusaka, Zambia. It is based in the Kurasini Area next to the Dock Yard at the port of Dar es Salaam. We seek qualified candidate for the position of:-

1.    Records and Archives Officer

To be responsible for managing the life cycle of all Company records, providing records administrative assistance, interpreting record retention schedules, requesting physical records from storage, and identifying records for destruction as well as coordinating the work flow of the physical records of the Company.

Position Responsibilities

•    Receiving, registering and controlling all company records.
•    Preserving and controlling all company hard copy records.
•    Supervising the arrangement of all files within the company file cabinets/file racks.
•    Establishing and maintain the company`s records retention and disposal schedule.
•    Training team members on record management procedures.
•    Ensuring privacy is maintained for confidential records.
•    Advising other departments on all matters relating to records management.
•    Controlling and supervising accessibility of the company correspondence.
•    Preparing and filing correspondence in relevant files.
•    Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to records and archives management and submits to the administrative officer.
•    Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the administrative officer.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Tact and diplomacy must be a team player
•    Fluency in English and Kiswahili is an essential requirement.
•    Administrative skills.
•    Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment is essential.

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2.    Executive Assistant

To be responsible for managing the Chief Executive Officer`s calendar, coordinating meetings and taking messages, he/she will be providing high-level administrative support for the company and its top executives.

Position Responsibilities

•    Managing day to day operations of the Chief Executive Officer` office and where necessary support the offices of two key senior executives.
•    Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments.
•    Making travel and accommodation arrangements for company staff and guests.
•    Organizing and maintaining files and records.
•    Play a crucial and leading role in the production of board packs for board meetings
•    Providing secret documentation and instruments
•    Providing quality customer service
•    Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Skills Specification to the Post

•    Strong communication skills, people skills, tact and diplomacy
•    High ethical standards.
•    Confidentiality is a must.
•    Ability to work in multi disci-plinary and multi-cultural environment is essential.
•    Must be a team player.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

•    Minimum of a Diploma in Secretarial field from a recognized training institution. Other qualifications related to the job will be considered.
•    Good command of both English and Kiswahili language.
•    Must be computer literate
•    Must have at least three (3) years work experience as Executive Assistance or Administrative Assistant to senior officers of other organizations. Similar positions held may be considered.
•    Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environment is essential.

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3.    Marketing Manager

The incumbent will provide technical support in accomplishment of business development activities by researching and identifying marketing opportunities in the market; developing plans, and implementing sales plans; managing staff.

Position Responsibilities

•    To be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the agreed company objectives. This should be consistent with the strategic plan in place.
•    Conduct market research in order to identify market requirements for current and future products.
•    Conduct market intelligence on a regular basis that informs the company activities and develop appropriate strategies to stay ahead of competition.
•    To develop an annual marketing plan that fits into the overall short and long term objectives of the organization.
•    Develop and implement a company-wide plan to push product, working with all departments for its execution.
•    Develop a marketing budget that fits into the overall company budget and operate all marketing activities within the approved budget
•    Develop a customer relationship management that seeks to improve the company`s service delivery.
•    Managing the production of promotional materials and participate in trade fair.
•    Develop pricing strategies and marketing guidelines.
•    Preparation of high level presentations and tender bids to clients.
•    Prepare weekly and monthly reports to senior management.
•    Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the chief executive officer
•    Prepare quotations that would result in business inflow that adds value to the bottom line.
•    Respond to tender inquiries by way of presentation and submission f bids.

Position Requirements

•    Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
•    A promoter of the company core values
•    Be an assertive and proactive person
•    Analytic mind
•    Must be a team player
•    High ethical standards and diplomacy
•    Be an innovative individual
•    Good customer service skills.
•    Ability to work in multi disciplinary and multi cultural environment is essential
•    Winning attitude
•    Officer.

Minimum Qualifications and Work experience

•    Bachelor`s degree in business related field or its equivalent from a recognized training institution. Bachelor`s degree in marketing or major is definitely an advantage but not necessarily essential.
•    Ability to demonstrate technical marketing skills and company products knowledge is essential.
•    Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
•    Must be computer literate.
•    Work experience of at least four (4) years practical experience at a senior management level in a reputable medium sized company. Work experience in the freight industry is a definite advantage.
•    Must be a member of a recognized marketing professional association.
•    Must be a self starter and requires no micro management.

Application

Interested candidates should send application letters, photocopies of Academic Certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (with three references including addresses, telephone numbers and e mail addresses) to:
Attention: Human Resources Department
MOFED Tanzania Ltd
P.O.BOX 105638
DAR ES SALAAM

And/or Email to recruits@mofed.co.tz

Closing date of application is Monday 8th February, 2016 at 17:00 hrs. Phone calls will not be entertained.

Source: Daily News 25th January 2016

Program Officer; Arusha, Dodoma & Zanzibar

PROGRAM:                         LAD

REPORTS TO:                      PROJECT MANAGER

       

DUTY STATION:                 ARUSHA, DODOMA ZANZIBAR.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available—today and for generations to come.

EngenderHealth Tanzania was awarded a three years project by a Large Anonymous Donor to increase access to quality post-abortion care (PAC) and Family Planning Services in Arusha, Dodoma and Zanzibar. In close collaboration with other partners the project aims at expanding access to quality Post-abortion care with emphasize on long-acting reversible contraception and permanent methods (LARC/PMs). EngenderHealth is now seeking applications from highly qualified Tanzanian candidates to fill in the following position of Program Officers based in Arusha, Dodoma and Zanzibar. These positions are open for Tanzania national candidates only.

Scope of position:

The Program Officer is responsible for providing support and technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, Community development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCGEC) service providers in integrating family planning services, with a focus on LAPRC and PMs into post-abortion care (PAC) services. H/she will be responsible for providing technical assistance to EngenderHealth’s Operationalizing Family Planning within Post Abortion Care. The program officer will also represent EH Tanzania at district and regional FP/PAC meetings and conferences.

The program officer will work with the project Manager in the Field Office to develop strategies and activities to implement program activities. He/she will provide technical programmatic assistance for improving and expanding facility and community based FP/PAC activities, and to identify strategies of improving linkages and referrals to higher health facilities.  He/she will work closely with the districts, other team members and MOHCGEC counterparts and other Implementing partners to ensure consistent application of national family planning and post-abortion care guidelines. H/she will promote and assist in the integration of FP and PAC interventions with a focus to increase uptake of LARC among PAC clients.

Key qualifications:

Advanced diploma clinical medicine (AMO) with 3- 5 years of work experience or Registered Nurse Midwife or Clinical Officer with 5 years of work experience in Post-abortion care and Family Planning services.

Proven experience in building capacity of clinical and non-clinical health providers and community-based health workers in maternal and child health care, FP/PAC integration, post-abortion family planning with a focus LARCs.

Experience with community-based health care provision and promotion

Familiarity with MOHCGEC and private-public partnership structures

Strong personal and professional commitment toFamily Planning and PAC

Demonstrated ability to supervise service delivery, demand creation, and capacity building interventions’

Proven skills and experience in the integration of male involvement in health services

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Computer skills and fluent in English and Swahili.

TO APPLY

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit your application online by 14th February 2016. Please include the region of preference; details of your salary requirements and salary history.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status or disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local laws. 

Program Officer; Arusha, Dodoma & Zanzibar

External Quality Assurance Technical Officer , Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for a fulltime

External Quality Assurance Technical Officer

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the most deadly infectious disease in the world.

KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.

Challenge TB

KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB, the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), and Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.

The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the job

The External Quality Assurance Technical Officer – will provide technical assistance to CTRL to organize and oversee TB Laboratory External Quality Assessment Program countrywide. The External Quality Assurance Technical Officer will also provide the reliable information that allows laboratories from all levels to assess and monitor the quality status of internal procedures and processes, suitability of the diagnostic systems, accountability and competence of the staffs.

Position in the organization

The External Quality Assurance Technical Officer reports to the Laboratory Technical Officer.

Profile

As an External Quality Assurance Technical Officer you will:

Provide technical assistance at CTRL on TB Lab Strengthening Program, networking and external quality assurance;

Improve performance of external quality assurance on TB microscopy/culture/DST and novel molecular diagnostics at all levels;

In coordination with Senior TO Lab, assist in the development of TB Laboratory guidelines, SOPs, forms and other documents as necessary in line with international practices;

Provide quarterly data for EQA smear microscopy to KNCV Office and NTLP;

Assess whether microbiology test for TB diagnosis are carried out in accordance with TB Laboratory guidelines;

In coordination with Senior TO Lab, CTRL Manager, staff and Quality Officer facilitate training on AFB EQA, TB Lab techniques such as microscopy/culture/DST;

In coordination with Senior TO Lab, to establish Intermediate Reference Labs for EQA microscopy in the respective regions;

Submit periodical progress reports and targeted supportive supervision report in accordance with KNCV-CHALLENGE TB guidelines to the KNCV Office and NTLP.

Who are we looking for?

Education

Medical microbiology degree, clinical microbiology or other relevant degree.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in laboratory and diagnostic microbiology;

Preferably with good knowledge in TB diagnostic (microscopic examination, culture/Drug Susceptibility Testing and new TB diagnostic tools);

Good knowledge in laboratory management and biosafety;

A quality management certification is an added advantage;

Certificate in Documenting QMS using ISO 15189 and/or Internal Auditing activities will be added advantage;

Knowledge in Microcomputer application and other statistical software’s

Behavioral skills

Demonstrated managerial skills;

Basic MS–Office skills;

Good communication skills, Fluent in Kiswahili and English (oral and written).

Application and information

You can apply for this position via www.kncvtbc.org/tz1606 before the 10th of February 2016. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via +255 22 2664859 or recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org with “tz1606” in the subject.

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.

Field Coordinator at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation , Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for a full time

Field Coordinator

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the most deadly infectious disease in the world.

KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context.  We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.

Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.

Challenge TB

KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB, the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.

The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centered care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.

Purpose of the job

The Challenge TB Field Coordinator leads the Challenge TB team in one of the respective districts and acts as the regional representative for KNCV/Challenge TB. The main responsibility of the field coordinator is to provide high level technical support to all aspect of TB control in the respective region. The TB Field Coordinator builds sustainable technical capacity for TB control at regional and district levels to ensure patient centered care and treatment. The TB Field Coordinator works in very close collaboration with the Regional TB and Leprosy Coordinator (RTLC), the Regional Health Management Team (RHMT) and with other implementing partners to support CTB activities.

Position in the organization

The TB Field Coordinator reports to the Deputy Country Representative.

Profile

As a Field Coordinator you will:

Advice TB control stakeholders at regional and district level in all areas of TB control (patient centered care, MDR-TB, TB/HIV, childhood TB, community engagement etc);

Act as a mentor for regional and district TB (and HIV) officers;

Build capacity of district TB control staff through on the job training and coaching;

Participate in joint supportive supervision visits within the region;

Identify bottlenecks and opportunities in TB control in the region;

Develop and co-facilitate technical TB trainings;

Supervise and inspire team members, while creating an environment where sharing, technical debate and innovation are part of the routine;

Contribute to the development of the regional work plan and implement with the team the outlined project activities;

Plan, coordinate and check the activities and deadlines of the regional team;

Monitor the project performance according to the M&E plan;

Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to the (deputy) country representative;

Participate in quarterly District Tuberculosis and Leprosy Coordinators performance review meetings and the bi-annual NTLP meetings;

Assist the Regional Tuberculosis and Leprosy Coordinators in any other activity in line with those described in the NTLP national manual;

Identify areas for cross-cutting collaboration with regional partners;

Identify knowledge gaps in the team and initiates and guides further capacity building the team;

Actively share knowledge with regional and district TB control staff;

Maintain personal in-depth knowledge on TB control areas.

Who are we looking for?

Education

Medical doctor or nurse

Knowledge and Experience

A minimum of two years of experience in public health and/or tuberculosis control;

Proven track record in people, project and finance management;

Expertise in overall management of tuberculosis and HIV;

Knowledge and skills in project activities implementation.

Behavioral skills

Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package;

Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Kiswahili;

Excellent presentation skills.

Application and information

You can apply for this position via www.kncvtbc.org/tz1601 before the 10th of February 2016. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via +255 22 2664859 or recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org with “tz1601” in the subject.

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.

POSITION FOR DATA MANAGER ,MUHIMBILI HAEMOLOGY PROGRAMME

Muhimbili Haematology Programme (MHP) is based in Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and is a clinical and laboratory based research group conducting long term follow up of the Muhimbili Sickle Cohort (MSC).

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Closing On:Friday, 29th January 2016
Friday, 5th February 2016Category:Information TechnologyDepartment:DataShift:NormalLocation:Dar es salaam
At Muhimbii Hospital
UpangaJob Type:Full TimeDuration:1 YearTravel:

Job Description:

DATA MANAGER: An experienced person is required to fulfil the following role:
1. Work with our collaborators to design and implement an improved data capture & management system based upon MySQL and PHP.
2. To develop and oversee processes to clean and migrate existing data to the new database.
3. To design and implement further quality assurance processes and documentation regarding data collection and management.
4. To assist in developing research and resource applications to funders to support the further development of MHP infrastructure and local skills in designing tools for data collection and management and in maximising the utility of the data collected – including the handling and analysis of large data sets including whole genome sequencing data.

Preferred Skills:

Essential requirements: (1) Experience of designing or modifying research data capture systems and relational database applications, preferably in a health research setting;(2) High level skill and recent experience in reading and writing PHP, SQL; MySQL and preferably also Postgressql; (3) Experience in managing and training junior staff; (4) Excellent written and spoken English.
The position requires excellent communication skills, self motivation and confidence. The position is for 1 year.
Desirable requirements: Experience of working in a linux-based network environment.
Further information regarding MHP and detailed job descriptions should be obtained from our web Muhimbili-Wellcome Programme
Applicants should send their CV's, scanned copies of transcripts/certificates and a cover letter outlining their suitability as per the job description to mwpadmin@muhimbili-wellcome.org by 16:00hrs Friday 5thFebruary 2016.

NUTRITIONIST (1 POSITION)

Posted by: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania (Mbeya)
Location: Mbeya
Baylor College of Medicine' Children's Foundation Tanzania is a Non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to supporting 'the provision of high-quality, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment to HIV -exposed and infected children and adolescents in the Lake and Southern Highlands Zones of Tanzania through service delivery; training and research. Baylor Tanzania is part of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS initiative (BIPAI clinical centers of Excellence Network Which is headquartered at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA

Through collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), Baylor - Tanzania is looking for highly motivated, well-qualified individual to join its growing program team in the following vacant position:

Post: Nutritionist
Location: Mbeya Center of Excellence
Reports to: Clinical Director

Position Summary: To provide counseling to patients with medical problems affected by nutritional status and nutrition education to patients with a focus on disease prevention.

Duties and Responsibilities
Provides nutritional counseling on an individual basis upon referral by clinicians as a part of the clinical treatment plan.
Assess nutritional needs and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
Counsel individuals and groups of patients on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Provides nutritional counseling for groups of patients needing ongoing assistance with management of a specific nutritional problem as a part of the overall clinical treatment plan.
Develops and implements new nutrition programs and services based on patients' needs.
Directs the implementation of the nutrition component of the Program.
Serves as a consultant to the Women's Clinic Clinicians in the prevention and treatment of patients with clinical problems which have a nutritional component.
Serves as a consultant to physicians in the medical clinics in the management of diabetic patients.
Conducts a peer education outreach program in basic nutrition and maintains supervisory responsibility for 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 with at least two years experience in the same field.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nutritional care and counseling.
Skill in planning of nutrition education programs.
Skill in involving potential program users in the program activities.
Ability to identify nutrition education needs and to develop appropriate programs to meet those needs.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, community leaders, and staff.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Addressed

to:

Senior Administrator, Baylor College of Medicine Children's

Foundation - Tanzania

P.O. Box 2663 Mbeya, Tanzania

LEGAL OFFICER &LEGAL ASSISTANT POSTS AT ADVANS BANK

obs at Advans Bank Tanzania Ltd - 2/1/2016

Advans Bank Tanzania is the only bank in Tanzania, that provide career opportunities to Tanzanians and give the chance to grow and develop their career. Also it enhance fresh graduate to have room to be trained and become professional bankers.

Advans Bank Tanzania values are; chance for everybody, equal opportunity and integrity and professionalism. Working with Advans Bank Tanzania is a chance to work with an international bank and still experience the international and global advantages.

Currently, the bank is recruiting

LEGAL OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Description Document (download) 

LEGAL ASSISTANT POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Description Document (download) 

Manager Credit Monitoring and RecoveryExim Bank Tanzania Limited

PURPOSE OF JOB

Monitor the performance of the Credit Portfolio and maintain its good quality.

  PRINCIPLE ACOUNTABILITIES 

 Understand and adhere to the entire standard instructions manual of the credit policy at the bank

Comply with BOT regulation as provided in the banking and financial Institutions Act on the management of credit risk.

Manage and control quality of the credit portfolio and efficient recovery on non –performing accounts by following approved policies and procedures.

Identify early warning signals and take immediate remedial measures to mitigate any risks involved. 

Monitor  and  follow –up of   overdue  loan installments, overdrawn accounts, excess over limits and ensure that numbers of overdue outstanding  are reduced

Ensure that all excess over limits and overdues are reported to Management for significant risk to the Bank and make efforts for recovery measures or appropriate action to be taken.

Ensure all compliances for Credit Risk are reported accurately and within deadlines to Management   as well as per directives from the Credit Committee.

Follow up all classified accounts on which lawsuits have been filed, liaise with lawyers to speed up the recovery.

Ensure that monthly reports including BOT are prepared and submitted on time to avoid penalties.

Provide any information required by Management  / Credit Committee / Board

Perform periodic credit reviews

Handle provisions

Attend to the various Committee as a member  of ALCO Committee Risk Management Committee & EXCO Committees

Appear in  Court

Perform any other duties assigned

SKILLS 

Graduate in Business Administration, Finance, Accounts or related field

Knowledge of legal matters

Relevant experience in credit risk

Good Analytical skills

Hard working

Good decision making skills

Manager Credit Monitoring and Recovery

Exim Bank Tanzania Limited

IT Manager 10, Tanzania

Organization Overview

Ranked by Washington Technology as a top 100 leader in IT services, Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. If you want to apply your technical expertise to programs that help control infectious diseases, address housing and homelessness issues, and inform policies that create economic opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, we invite you to join our team. Our IT team of over 60 professionals collaborates across 45 offices. As a member of our team, you will be on the front line supporting users around the world. Clients have come to rely on Abt to provide innovative solutions with energy, creativity and top notch customer service. Our company culture of continuous learning supports opportunities for long-term career growth and a balanced work/life experience.

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified IT Manager to support the Informational Technology Department in Tanzania. The IT Manager FSN-10 will serve as regional IT support as part of the IT Service Center.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Provide quality technical support (troubleshoot, research, resolve, coordinate and escalate issues) for both global and US users (TDY).

Build strong communication and relationships with site offices and respond quickly and effectively to their questions, requests, incidents.

Daily and constant monitoring of ServiceNow queue - triaging tickets and resolving others as appropriate.

Maintain constant presence during business hours on Lync, phone, Skype and email.

Conduct training and orientation for new and existing International IT managers

Conduct regular meetings with different project sites (as assigned).

Attend and assist in coordinating (as required) all weekly, monthly IT meetings.

Daily check for access to Abt systems (Outlook, AGI, Oracle, Abtremote, OWA) and report any outages immediately.

Provide assistance and tracking for new technology rollouts.

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of experience and master degree (computer science, programming or related areas preferred) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.