March 1, 2016 Manager-Medical Business at Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited

BRITAM INSURANCE TANZANIA LIMITED

TRITAM

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited is a subsidiary of Britam Holdings Limited. Britam is a diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and southern Africa region, with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The group offers a wide range of financial products and services in insurance, Asset management, Banking and property. The product range includes: life, health and general insurance, pensions, unit trusts, investment planning, wealth management, off-shore investments, retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, property development and private Equity.
Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited is looking to recruit an energetic, enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative individual to lead its medical Insurance Business. Details of the requirements for the position are listed below.

Job Title: Manager-Medical Business

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose
Providing leadership to the Medical Insurance Business. This includes Medical Sales, Medical underwriting and medical claims. The incumbent will ensure medical business strategies, objectives and action plans for profitable growth are formulated and implemented on an on-going basis as stipulated in the company business plan.
Key Responsibilities
• Solicit medical insurance business from Intermediaries and ensure that effective marketing networks are maintained with the major brokers.
• Ensure that the companys customer service benamarks for claims, underwriting and policy issuance are consistently achieved.
• Ensure that all reinsurance treaties are in force and that the reinsurance premiums are competitively priced.
• Manage relationships with clients, intermediarles and service providers.
• Ensure that medical insurance business is profitable and that the profit and cost centres in the department are consistently on budget 
• Ensure that the medical Insurance business revenue budget are achieved consistently on a monthly basis.
• Manage staff levels and resources, provide direction, set goals and ensure that overall business goals are attained.
• Plan and direct training, performance evaluations and career development to develop and retain staff.

Knowledge Experience and Qualifications Required
• A Bachelor degree in Business, Insurance or any other relevant field.
• ACLL or equivalent professional insurance qualification.
• 7-10 years successful insurance experience 3-4 of which should be in a management position

Technical and functional competencies required
• Knowledge of insurance industry and concepts
• Customer, market and competitor understanding.
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements.

How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in the position, please email your application attached with a copy of your CV, Certificates and academic transcripts to:info@britam.co.tz on or before March 14th, 2016. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Source: Daily News 29th February, 2016

March 1, 2016 11 Vacancies at IMA World Health

IMA WORLD HEALTH

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organizational Description
IMA World Health, with funding from the United Kingdom`s Department for international Development, will be implementing a five-years program titled Addressing Stunting in Tanzania Early (ASTUTE), to reduce the prevalence of stunting (low height for age) among Tanzanian children under 5 years old.
The ASTUTE project in Tanzania will be implemented in the 5 regions of Kagera, Mwanza, Shinyanga, Geita and Kigoma in collaboration with Local Government Authorities and other multi-sectoral stakeholders to support the National Nutrition Strategy and will look, specifically to:-
• Support interventions to build knowledge, change attitudes, strengthen practice and expand services.
• Retain health facility and community level resource persons to ensure community engagement.
• Deliver overall nutrition components and build the capacity of District Nutrition Officers and district trainers.
• Build capacity for planning, programming, budgeting and financial management to sustainably address stunting.

IMA invites applications from qualified persons to fill the positions listed below:

1. Nutrition Officer (4 positions)

2. Social Behavior Change Officer (4 positions)

3. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (1 position)

4. Finance officer (1 position)

5. Finance Assistant (1 position)

How to Apply
Interested persons may consult the IMA World Health website at www.imaworldhealth.org to view the complete job on the home page of the IMA website, look for the link labelled “careers”.
Applicants may submit their application together with photocopies of testimonials plus updated curriculum vitae by 11th March, 2016:
By email:tanzaniaHR@imaworldhealth.org the email subject must read the position applied. Email applications must be accompanied by a signed and scanned letter, the original of which will be required to be produced at the time of interview. Or by mail: Applications must in a sealed envelope addressed to the following:

Country Director
IMA World Health Tanzania
P.O.BOX 9260
DAR ES SALAAM – TANZANIA

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Source: Mwananchi 1st March 2016

Job at US Embassy

TRAVEL ASSISTANT 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Vacancy Announcement Number: 16/031

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Travel Assistant at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Officer, incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of travel services for USAID/Tanzania, including developing, organizing, and managing Mission travel requirements through a travel agency; providing informed advise to Mission staff on USG travel rules and regulations covering all aspects of travel, including on-going changes that may affect staff travel; preparation and submission of Travel Authorization(s); coordination of required vehicles and scheduling pick-up and drop-off times; coordination for temporary accommodations for TDY visitors; and ensuring all travel related files contain up-to-date information.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Management & Coordination of Travel Requirements of USAID/Tanzania
60%

The incumbent provides the full range of travel services to all employees of the USAID/Tanzania Mission. S/he is in charge of preparing all paper and electronic Travel Authorizations (TAs) for all official and entitlement trips for all types of employees, including US eligible family members traveling on official USG orders. S/he also performs travel services for official visitors and VIPs visit. In the case of the latter, the incumbent plays an integral role in the preparation of the VIP visits including all associated travel services needed.
The incumbent maintains an electronic and hardcopy filing system for all travel authorizations, and ensures proper maintenance, filing and storage for travelers’ in accordance with the Automated Directive System (ADS). S/he is responsible for issuance of blanket travel authorizations that cover local travel within Tanzania. S/he also maintains current Evacuation Travel Authorizations for US Staff and their eligible family members, and prepares evacuation packets. The incumbent ensures that all necessary travel documents are filed and maintained in the vital records system of the Mission.
The incumbent is the primary point of contact on all official travel related questions. S/he advises employees on the Agency’s policies and regulations for official and entitlement travel. The incumbent is also responsible for advising US staff on shipping allowances for entitlement travel as per the USG regulations. S/he researches all travel questions and solves the majority of travel problems independently. S/he provides creative solutions to travel concerns while enforcing travel policies.
The incumbent provides oversight calculations of all funded travel made by others to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations. On the monthly basis, the incumbent reconciles credit card bills received, provides support funding documentation and recommends authorization of payment. Credit card bills may include airfare charges, Travel Management Center fees, and Health & Accident Coverage Insurance (HAC) costs provided to employees on official travel.
The incumbent makes necessary hotel reservations for official USAID/Tanzania visitors and TDYers as appropriate. S/he is the travel point of contact for USAID/Tanzania sponsored conferences. The incumbent maintains and updates USAID/Tanzania’s visitors list and issues associated reports as needed on visitors and TDYers. S/he serves as the point of contact for the automated Electronic Country Clearance (ECC) system, and assists users and control officers in submitting and approving ECC requests.
During trips attended by multiple parties, s/he ensures maximum efficiency in the use of government resources, consolidating requirements and coordinating with the Mission motorpool to determine vehicle requirements that adequately support the trip. S/he ensures travelers use resources allocated thereby preserving USG assets and funds.
The incumbent maintains and updates the travel section of the USAID/Tanzania intranet. S/he uploads and keeps up-to-date all necessary documentation related to official and entitlement travel. S/he also circulates all new and updated rules and regulations associated with official and entitlement travel. The Travel Assistant completes ad hoc reports, such as business class usage, hotel usage, and visitors.
In coordination with the Human Resources Section in the Executive Office, the incumbent ensures that traveling employees have obtained the necessary medical clearances to perform official travel. S/he ensures that traveling have their Health & Accident Coverage Insurance, and that accompanying members have also obtained necessary insurance to perform travel. S/he ensures travelers have completed ECC requests and have received approval before issuing tickets.
The incumbent liaises with State Department Travel Section on the preparation of the require documents for visa issuance for USAID/Tanzania employees for official travel; s/he obtains forms and prepares necessary documentation, contacts embassies for information, and follows-up to ensure visas are received in a timely manner.
In sum, the Travel Assistant has total responsibility to ensure that travel is arranged and funded in accordance with USG regulations and in a consistent manner, and that all documentation presented to staff authorizing travel is complete and defendable. Further, s/he ensures the travel is arranged in a manner that meets the requirements in the most efficient manner.
B. E2 Travel Solution Subject Matter Expert:
25%

The incumbent is considered to be the Mission expert and advocate for utilization of E2 by all staff. As the Mission Travel Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for entering travel into E2 that will generate TAs in support of approximately 160 USAID employees.
As the subject matter expert on travel and the automated travel system E2, s/he arranges all travel and advises employees and administrative assistants on the preparation of correct travel vouchers.
S/he will serve as the Mission E2 trainer and is responsible for training all Administrative Assistants to become proficient E2 Arrangers, as well as training employees, travelers, and supervisors on how to initiate the TA process and informing them of their roles and responsibilities in the TA and E2 process. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for scheduling training sessions for new staff as well as for staff requiring remedial training on the use of E2.
When required, or upon request, the incumbent will assist staff who are experiencing difficulty with initiating TA requests in E2. S/he will also serve as the Mission’s E2 trouble-shooter and will take the lead in resolving E2 issues locally, or with the Washington based experts. On occasion, the incumbent may be called upon to assist non-presence countries with E2 related issues and problems.
B. Liaison with Mission Travel Agent:
15%

1. Directly responsible for the coordination and liaison with the appointed Mission Travel Agent for travel reservations and issuance of travel tickets. S/he will ensure that the Agency’s travel needs are satisfied by establishing a positive interactive working relationship with the Travel Agent and the US Department of State (DoS) Tanzania management staff. S/he will review all tickets prior to issuing them to the traveler, to ensure that the agency staff is fully aware of USG travel regulations with respect to the use of American flag carriers, USG contract fares, and special fares of international carriers existing for Tanzania. S/he will also ensure that reservations and fare quotations reflect the best routing and costs for the USG, and that alternative routings are being explored as appropriate.
The incumbent solely liaises with the Mission designated Travel Agency for all related travel services for USAID staff and their eligible family members, including requesting reservations and ticket issuance. S/he ensures all supporting documents sufficient to pass an audit are contained in the file, including authorizations for business class travel and cost construct calculations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education:
College or university degree in the field of Business/Public administration, tourism, travel, or other related field is required.

Experience:
A minimum of three years of increasingly responsible duties in travel or a travel related field. At least one year of this experience with a USG or other international organization, is required.

Language:
Level IV (fluent) in English and Kiswahili (writing, reading and speaking) is required. (This will be tested)

Skills and Abilities:
Must have demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment; originate creative solutions for a variety of concerns; handle requests and complaints with patience, diplomacy and tact. Must have demonstrated ability to work independently, be detail-oriented and accurate, and apply regulations consistently. Must have demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize many varied requests each having its own timeline and importance. Must have demonstrated strong computer skills in specialized software, including Windows, the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email programs). Must have strong professional-level interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures; must have demonstrated ability to explain procedures and regulations tactfully to Mission personnel. Must be worthy of trust and confidence, and be capable of reporting anomalies observed. Must be able to handle discretely, and to protect the confidentiality of information learned during the discourse of the job. Must have demonstrated ability to analyze existing systems and procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency. Must have demonstrated ability to implement new regulations seamlessly and adapt to new systems of automation is required (This will be tested).

Job Knowledge:
Must have good understanding of travel and hotel operations in Tanzania. Must have general knowledge of travel systems software. Must be competent in making detailed travel arrangements, and capable of anticipating traveler needs. Must have ability become familiar with and remain current with US Government regulations, as well as USAID/Tanzania, and Embassy management policies is required.

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INFORMATION RESOURCES CENTER ASSISTANT 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Vacancy Announcement Number: 16/036
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Information Resources Center Assistant in the Public Affairs Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Provides research, outreach, and collection development of wide scope. Researches Information Resources Center's (IRC) electronic and traditional resources to respond to complex inquiries for information from the target audience, PAS staff, and mission staff. Develops and maintains contacts with target audience members. Contributes to the outreach program and assists with collection development.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

35%

Under the direct supervision of the IRC Director, responds to inquiries for in-depth information primarily from target audience as well as from Mission staff. Conducts necessary research and consults with the IRC Director if assistance is needed. Finds answers to inquiries by using U.S. government, legal and legislative documentation or other appropriate resources. Responds to written requests after completing research. If query is outside the scope of the IRC’s capability, makes referrals to Reference section at the PD IRC in Washington. Serves as Acting IRC Director at appropriate times.

30%

Provides articles to target audience members based on selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) profiles. Maintains contact with information professionals to keep abreast of Tanzania developments and advises them of IRC capability and services. Keeps abreast of emerging information technology, and new developments in reference services and information science. Assists IRC Director in outreach activities by contacting DRC members, distributing materials to DRS members, and preparing support material on assigned subject areas.

20%

Helps in internal administration and operations by explaining IRC services to patrons, keeping a log of reference services, preparing reports on IRC usage, and is responsible for presentation and preparation of paper shows, book exhibits and the donated book program.

15%

Selects or recommends selection of publications and CD ROMS for acquisition. Assist IRC Director in acquisitions work by keeping track of new arrivals, mailing lists of new arrivals to DRS members, and helping to prepare bibliographies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Education:
A University degree in library science or information science is required.
Experience:
Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of information research is required.
Language:
Level IV (Fluent) in English and Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading) is required. (This will be tested)
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent service orientation to target audience, interpersonal, and cross cultural skills. Ability to carry out reference searches and respond rapidly to complex requests, often for breaking news; to work effectively with American and foreign national staffs; to independently plan, organize, and carry out assigned responsibilities using electronic based technologies, including internet, CD-ROM, and print resources; to maintain contact with target audience members; excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize work schedule and incoming requests and Computer skills required.(This will be tested).

Job Knowledge:
Good knowledge of U.S. reference and resource materials in the subject areas emphasized in the Post’s Country Plan and Mission Program Plan and of current trends and developments in American and Tanzanian information science and technology. Knowledge of electronic retrieval and delivery tools, in particular the Internet and standard information science practices and procedures. Research inquiries require that the incumbent have an in depth knowledge of Tanzanian and U.S. foreign affairs policies, legislative and other domestic issues of relevance to Country Plan themes is required.

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March 1, 2016 Plant Engineer at Kilombero Sugar Company Limited

KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited, the largest producer of sugar in Tanzania is inviting a dynamic and result oriented person to fill a vacancy of Plant Engineer-Back End in the factory department.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and will be engaged on permanent and pensionable terms.

Job Title: Plant Engineer-

Key Responsibilities
• Planning, organising and co-ordinating maintenance of heavy machinery, high speed rotating equipment, pressure vessels, pumps, packaging station and systems, material handling equipment and gearboxes.
• Monitoring the machines/units performance.
• Planning and implementing overhaul and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Design engineering for replacing or improving plant and equipment reliability.
• Managing a maintenance team comprising of skilled and unskilled labour.
• Budgeting and budget control for the back end section.

Job Requirements
• B.Sc or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• At least five (5) years work experience in a similar position in a large manufacturing plant. Experience in the sugar industry would be preferable.
• Computer literacy.
• Burning desire to succeed in a high performance environment.
• Effective communication in English language.
• Ready to work long hours.
• Sound mental and physical health.

How to Apply
All those who meet the above requirements and would like to apply for the position, should send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and three referees with their contacts to the under mentioned address not later than the 20th March 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Manager
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited
P.O.BOX 50
KIDATU
Source: The Guardian 1st March 2016

March 1, 2016 Vacancies at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania

NUTRITIONIST 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Posted by: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania (Mbeya)
Posted date: 2016-Jan-28

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:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Addressed

to:

Senior Administrator, Baylor College of Medicine Children's

Foundation - Tanzania

P.O. Box 2663 Mbeya, Tanzania

Deadline 12th February 2016

OR

Send it by email throughhr@bylortanzania.or.tz
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NURSE 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Nurse (1 position)

Location: Mbeya
Position Summary:
To provide HIV/AIDS nursing support services to children and their care providers attending the COE.

Duties and Responsibilities
To provide basic assessment and triage i.e. monitoring and recording vital signs, growth and development monitoring; including weight and height assessment using plotted growth charts
Identify patients who need immediate attention
Assist doctors to do investigations and procedures
Attend COE meetings
Ensure smooth flow of patients to different areas of the unit
To support patients and their caregivers by providing information about HIV/AIDS and helping them to problem solve to optimize their care and treatment
To identify cases for referral and discussion with other members of COE care and treatment team to provide enhanced patient care
Assist in escorting patients to their referral units/wards.
To provide education to medical trainees regarding pediatric and general HIV/AIDS care
To provide technical assistance to health care providers in pediatric and general HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment and complications both within the COE as well as in outside facilities
Providing quality nursing services to the patients

Qualifications / Skills
Registered or enrolled nurse with minimum of 3 years experience
Registered by the Tanganyika Nurses and Midwives Council
Training in HIV/AIDS from a recognized institution
Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Counseling skills is an added advantage

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, Apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees should be addressed to:

Senior Administrator, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania
P.O. Box 2663 Mbeya, Tanzania

An electronic copy of ONLY the application letter and CV should also be sent via hr@bylortanzania.or.tz 

Application should reach Baylor – Tanzania no later than March 15th, 2016.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

March,1,2016 New Employment Posts at Jhpiego DATA CLERK,CBHTC+,TEAM-DAR ES SALAAM

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Source Guardian,29th Feb 2016

Jhpiego an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Sauti Program is a USAID-funded initiative to improve the health of all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in support of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Sauti uses vulnerability-tailored evidence-based interventions to bring high-quality HIV prevention, HIV adherence support, and family planning promotion and service delivery to key and vulnerable populations KVPs) in selected regions of mainland Tanzania.
In each region, mobile Community-Based HIV Testing and Counseling "Plus" (CBHTC+) teams will deliver a package of outreach services that. Includes HIV testing and counseling linkages to HIV care and treatment services, family planning services, and screening for TB, STls, gender based violence, and alcohol and drug abuse. These services will be provided in a variety of settings, at flexible hours, with populations most at risk for HIV. Teams will be based in regional or district towns and travel extensively. The purpose of this advertisement is to recruit adventurous and highly competent clinical and community professionals to take on this exciting work.

All positions are one year contract with the option for renewal; candidates residing in the district pf implementation are desirable

Positions : Data Clerk,CBHTC+,Team-Multiple Positions
Job Sites: : (Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Dar-Es-Salaam, Shinyanga, Tabora and Kilimanjaro)

Job overview:
Works in collaboration with the, CBHTC+ team (and regional and district authorities) to collect, manage and transmit CBHTC+ service data; ensuring that that data is received by the authorities that require if in a timely fashion.

Required Qualifications:
• Diploma in IT, EMR, Social Work or other relevant area.
• At least 2 'years of experience working with data management.
• Experience working in/with health facilities/services highly desirable.
• Proven analytical and numerical capabilities. .
• Must be willing to be based in assigned district with extensive (weekly) travel.
• Must be willing to work off and unusual hours, and travel up to 70% of the time.
• Must be physically fit to assist with set up and break down of services in sites.
• Must demonstrate self-management (Le. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
• Highly flexible to accept dual roles and extra tasks as assigned by the site coordinator

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered.
The application to be addressed to:
Director of Human Resource
Jhpiego, PO Box 9170, Plot 72,
Block 45B, New Bagamoyo road, Victoria
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Or through HRTZ@jhpiego.net
Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date is two weeks after the first appearance of this advert
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LOGISTICS ASSISTANT-KILIMANJARO 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Source Guardian,29th Feb 2016

Jhpiego an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Sauti Program is a USAID-funded initiative to improve the health of all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in support of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Sauti uses vulnerability-tailored evidence-based interventions to bring high-quality HIV prevention, HIV adherence support, and family planning promotion and service delivery to key and vulnerable populations KVPs) in selected regions of mainland Tanzania.
In each region, mobile Community-Based HIV Testing and Counseling "Plus" (CBHTC+) teams will deliver a package of outreach services that. Includes HIV testing and counseling linkages to HIV care and treatment services, family planning services, and screening for TB, STls, gender based violence, and alcohol and drug abuse. These services will be provided in a variety of settings, at flexible hours, with populations most at risk for HIV. Teams will be based in regional or district towns and travel extensively. The purpose of this advertisement is to recruit adventurous and highly competent clinical and community professionals to take on this exciting work.

All positions are one year contract with the option for renewal; candidates residing in the district pf implementation are desirable

Position: Logistics Assistant
Job sites: (Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Dar-Es-Salaam, Shinyanga, Tabora and Kilimanjaro)

Job overview:
Works in collaboration with the mobile CBHTC+ team (and regional and district authorities) to manage team logistics, acquisition of necessary commodities for the team, and coordinates medical waste in their assigned region.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree or advanced diploma in business administration, logistics, materials management or related training.
• Demonstrated experience in the operations management, preferably for a USAID-funded program.
• Knowledge and experience in accounting, administration and operational practices, including use of computer software related to those functions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be goal-oriented, flexible and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Computer skills including demonstrated experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Must be willing to be based in assigned district with extensive (weekly) travel.
• Must be willing to work off and unusual hours, and travel up to 70% of the time.
• Must be physically fit to assist with set up and break down of services in sites.
• Must demonstrate self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
• Highly flexible to accept dual roles and extra tasks as assigned by the team coordinator]
• Registered by PSPBT

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered.
The application to be addressed to:
Director of Human Resource
Jhpiego, PO Box 9170, Plot 72,
Block 45B, New Bagamoyo road, Victoria
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Or through HRTZ@jhpiego.net

Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date is two weeks after the first appearance of this advert

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CLINICAL TEAM MEMBERS (CLINICAL/MEDICAL OFFICERS AND NURSE COUNSELORS)-KILIMANJARO 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Source Guardian,29th Feb 2016

Jhpiego an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Sauti Program is a USAID-funded initiative to improve the health of all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in support of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Sauti uses vulnerability-tailored evidence-based interventions to bring high-quality HIV prevention, HIV adherence support, and family planning promotion and service delivery to key and vulnerable populations KVPs) in selected regions of mainland Tanzania.
In each region, mobile Community-Based HIV Testing and Counseling "Plus" (CBHTC+) teams will deliver a package of outreach services that. Includes HIV testing and counseling linkages to HIV care and treatment services, family planning services, and screening for TB, STls, gender based violence, and alcohol and drug abuse. These services will be provided in a variety of settings, at flexible hours, with populations most at risk for HIV. Teams will be based in regional or district towns and travel extensively. The purpose of this advertisement is to recruit adventurous and highly competent clinical and community professionals to take on this exciting work.
All positions are one year contract with the option for renewal; candidates residing in the district pf implementation are desirable

Position: Clinical team members (clinical/medical officers and nurse counselors)-Multiple Positions

Job sites: (Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Dar-Es-Salaam, Shinyanga, Tabora and Kilimanjaro)

Job overview:
Works in collaboration with the other members of the mobile CBHTC+ team (and regional and district authorities) to offer high quality CBHTC+ services (HIV counseling and testing, family planning services, screening and referral for STls, gender-based violence, TB, alcohol and drug abuse, linkages and adherence support for HIV care and treatment) to clients in their assigned region.

Required Qualifications:
• Must be a licensed nurse, nurse/midwife, clinical officer, assistant medical officer or medical officer in good standing.
• Experience working with populations at high risk for HIV, conducting outreach testing, and/or in provider initiated counseling and testing, and family planning services, desirable.
• Experience establishing linkages from HIV testing and counseling to HIV care and treatment services.
• Must be willing to be based in assigned district with extensive (weekly) travel.
• Must be willing to work off and unusual hours, and travel up to 70% of the time.
• Must be physically fit to assist with set up and break down of services in sites.
• Must demonstrate self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
• Must be highly flexible to accept dual roles and extra tasks as assigned by the site coordinator.
• Additional experience with community counseling, mobile HTC, GBV is desirable

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered.
The application to be addressed to:
Director of Human Resource
Jhpiego, PO Box 9170, Plot 72,
Block 45B, New Bagamoyo road, Victoria
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Or through HRTZ@jhpiego.net

Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date is two weeks after the first appearance of this advert

March,1, 2016 Banking Operations Officer at Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) (5 Posts

BANKING OPERATIONS OFFICER

(5 POSITIONS)
Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) seeks to appoint dedicated, self motivated and highly organized
Banking Operations Officer ( 5 positions) to join the Technology and Operations team The work
station are Sengerema, Bariadi, Njombe and Singida branches.
Reporting Line: Branch Manager (BM) or Branch Operations Manager (BOM)
Locations: Sengerema (2), Bariadi (1) , Njombe (1) and Singida (1)
Work Schedule: As per TPB Staff regulations
Division: Branches
Salary: Commensurate to the Job Advertised
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-
 Guide prospective customers who come over the counter for enquiries.
 Coordinate all counter activities while ensuring that quality service is provided to customers.
 Receive Cash and Cheque deposits
 Posting Transactions
 Verify teller proof of cash and teller proof of cheques against actual documents by ticking and
signing the printouts.
 Scrutinize internal vouchers to ensure that they are properly drawn and authorized in line with
the approval limits.
 Handle Foreign Exchange Transactions
 Cross sell Banks Products to Customers
 Affixing photographs in new/continuation customer pass books
 Correspond with Cards custodians on issues relating to ATM cards, check reports in order to
solve customer complaints.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor/BFO from time to time.
 Comply with the Policies and standards, Local laws and Regulations, Controls and
Procedures of the Bank.
 Report Suspicious Transactions
Tanzania Postal Bank is an established Bank by the Act No. 11 of 1991 as
amended by Act No. 11 of 1992. TPB is a Bank that provides competitive
financial services to our customers and creates value for our stakeholders
through innovative products.
TPB is a Bank, whose vision is “to be the leading bank in Tanzania in the
provision of affordable, accessible and convenient financial services”. As part
of effective organizational development and management of its human capital
in an effective way, TPB commits itself towards attaining, retaining and
developing the highly capable and qualified workforce for TPB betterment and
the Nation at large.
 Ensure you comply with Money Laundering Prevention as per Bank Policy, Know your
Customer(KYC)/Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
 Issue new passbooks and ID cards to new customers.
 Scrutinizing and short casting customers passbooks before making payment on customer’s
accounts
 Computing and charging commissions, interest and all other bank charges on customers.
 Fill delivery notes/registers for items moved from one office to another by post of dispatch.
 Balancing teller’s cash at the closure of business daily.
 Check and sign back-office entries raised by the respective clerks/tellers.
 Prepare Bank reconciliation statement timely and accurately.
 Reconcile and clear all suspended transactions
 Filing/bundling records for safe keeping in the record rooms.
KEY DUTIES:
 To serve customer effectively
 Posting transactions
 Coordinate all counter activities while ensuring that quality service is provided to customers
CONTRIBUTES TO
 Customer – Service Delivery/Enquiries
 Efficient and Quality Service to Customers
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 Customer Satisfaction
 Individual Productivity and Turnaround time
 Minimum Cash Differences
 Accuracy of Transactions Postings

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Banking, Economics, Commerce, Business
Administration, Finance, Accounting from any recognized University or equivalent
qualification.
Experience:
- At least 1 - 3 years of relevant Banking Experience
- Working knowledge of Equinox Functionality
- Computer literate is desirable.
Performance Measures
(i) Ensure quality services to customers
(ii) Collection of all commissions, fees and charges at 100%
(iii) Increase of transactions and Deposit values as per strategic plan
(iv) Daily Days work balanced, verified and signed
(v) Ensure adherence to TPB core values
(vi) Reconcile all accounts and prepare required reports
(vii) Compliance with service delivery standards
The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are
invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to:
recruitment@postalbank.co.tz. Applications via other methods will not be considered.
Applicants need to submit only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the letter of applications
starting the job advertised and the location. Other credentials will have to be submitted
during the interview for authentic check and other administrative measures and should not
in any way be attached during application.
Tanzania Postal Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is very committed to
environmental, health and safety Management.
Tanzania Postal Bank has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the
following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and
reference checking.

AVOID SCAMS: NEVER pay to have your CV / Application pushed forward.
Any job vacancy requesting payment for any reason is a SCAM. If you are requested to make a
payment for any reason, please call +255 22 2110621-2 to report the
scam. You also don’t need to know one in TPB to be employed. TPB is merit based institution
and to achieve this vision, it always go for the best

Please forward your applications before 12th March 2016.