Facility Based Trackers  (3 Posts)

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit organization in Tanzania contributing to address public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of

Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); as well as academic and nonacademic institutions to address the problems of Tuberculosis, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health and to undertake initiatives to advance public health research, education, and services to improve health and lives of the people of Tanzania.

In Dar es Salaam, MDH supports the Government of Tanzania through the Regional Government and Municipal councils of Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni, Ubungo and Kigamboni in the provision of comprehensive facility-based HIV prevention, care and treatment services and program management. In order to strengthen care and treatment of PLWHA in Dar es Salaam, MDH on behalf of Ilala Municipal Councils seek to recruit Facility Based Trackers for the HIV program for a short-term contract of two (2) months from August to September, 2020.

JOB TITLE:  FACILITY BASED TRACKER (3)

REPORTING TO:  Facility In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
• Prepare and share with CBHS providers/peers/community tracker list of clients who were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone
• Updates all tracking outcome into the CTC 2 card database with clinician/counselor and data officer.
• Facilitate entry of tracking outcome into the CTC2 card and database with clinician/counselor and data officer.
• Conduct weekly review and ensure all tracking outcome are updated and entered on CTC2 database
• Ensure unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly
• Work with referral focal, counselor and data officer to confirm all transfer out in respective facility
• Provide health education on importance of clinic adherence to the client and family
• Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules
• Record and report tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
• Prepare summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and district retention and community officer.
• Participate in data management and net loss analysis in respective facility and district.
• Participate in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level
• Bring up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better system of patients follow up.
• Preform any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A Minimum of form four education, certificate computer, certificate or diploma in social work or community development or any other health related course.
• At least one (1) year working with HIV program.
• Good communication skills
• Committed to work and adheres to work regulations
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills. (Tracking skills is the other skills)

Job application procedure:

Interested candidates should submit an application letter along with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant certificates/Testimonials, names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of two work related referees. Applicants are required to indicate their current contact addresses, telephone/mobile numbers to facilitate communication.

Applications should be submitted by hand or through e-mail [email protected] to the Human Resource Officer – DSM Sub grantee by 20th July, 2020.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

The Background on the National Electoral Commission of TanzaniaIn 1991 the then President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Ali Hassan Mwinyi appointed a commission under the Chairmanship of the late Chief Justice of Tanzania, the Honourable Francis L. Nyalali. The task of that Commission was to collect public opinion as to whether or not to continue with the one – party system.
Following the recommendations by the Nyalali Commission, Article 3 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977 was amended to make Tanzania a multi – party state.

The Political Parties Act, (No. 5 of 1992) was enacted to provide for the registration of Political Parties. The Elections Act, (No.1 of 1985), the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, (No. 4 of 1979) and related legislations were also substantially amended to get rid of the one – party system and to put in place appropriate procedures for the conduct of Elections under the multi – party system.
In 1993 the National Electoral Commission was established under Article 74 (1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977. Members of the Commission were appointed for the first time, with effect from 14th January, 1993.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is an autonomous government institution. It was established in 1993 under Article 74(1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977. The National Electoral Commission shall consist of the following members:-
i. A Chairman who shall be a Judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeal of Tanzania or a lawyer who qualifies to be an advocate and he/she has been with such qualifications for not less than 15 years.
ii. A Vice Chairman who shall be a Judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeal of Tanzania or a lawyer who qualifies to be an advocate and he has been with such qualification for not less than 15 years.
iii. A member appointed from amongst the members of the Tanganyika Law Society
iv. Four other members who are persons possessing either adequate experience in the conduct or supervision of Parliamentary elections or such other qualifications as the President of the United Republic of Tanzania considers necessary for or pre-requisite to, the effective discharge of the functions of the Commission.

According to Article 74(7) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and Section 4(4) of the Elections Act, (No. 1 of 1985), the Director of Elections is the Secretary to the Commission and Chief Executive.

NEC Tanzania Ajira 300,000 General Election 2020
The National Electoral Commission of Tanzania has announced new 300,000 Vacancies for general election 2020 for more information follow the link below:-

CLICK LINK HAPA CHINI KU DOWNLOAD PDF FILE

Released Today: 14th July, 2020

DOWNLOAD PDF FILE HERE

Data Risk Analyst 

Job Purpose

The Analyst is responsible for executing investigations to identify relationships that pose money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions risks.
The Analyst/Investigator compiles evidence and documentation in compliance with AML procedures and regulatory requirements prior to escalations of potential Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-informed and all-inclusive knowledge of current money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, criminal typologies, industry best practices, regulations, and developing trends.
• Support implementation of an effective AML Transaction Monitoring (TM) alert analysis and suspicious activity investigations program to ensure compliance to relevant AML/Sanctions laws and regulations.
• Implement Transaction Monitoring techniques to support identification of risks around Money laundering, Terrorism Financing, Economic Sanctions, Fraud, and Operational risks consistent with the bank’s Financial Crime Compliance Risk Governance Framework.
• Monitor potentially suspicious patterns of activity and recommend changes to rules, parameters, and thresholds maintained within the transaction monitoring system to ensure its continued effectiveness.
• Research, analyze, and investigate Transaction Monitoring alerts behavior for potential money laundering or terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions related risks in accordance with the Bank policies and procedures.
• Determine if alerts can be closed or warrant further investigation and elevation to an active investigation in the case management system.
• As necessary, use available research tools (public internet sources as well as third party sites) to identify information concerning transactions identified for further investigation.
• Request additional information by contacting various business personnel throughout NMB Bank to determine if facts and circumstances surrounding unusual transactions warrants closure of the investigation or if further reporting is warranted.
• Ensure that detected information regarding AML & Sanctions violations are effectively communicated to the Head of Compliance (MLRO) in a timely manner per agreed SLAs.
• Provide regular reports and communication on the status and health of the Transaction Monitoring alert analysis and suspicious activity investigations program to the Manager TM and Head of Compliance.
• Ensure strong operational understanding of TM screening systems and ability to propose changes to support functional requirements gathering in cases of a need for systems upgrade.
• Ensure the production of timely and effective AML Transaction Monitoring-related management information (“MI”) and other applicable information to Manager TM.
• Ability to propose, created, test and modify new and existing detection scenarios in the system based on various trend reports and requests from TM Rules Finetuning committee, Head of Compliance and CRCO.
• Implement strategies to address increases in alert volume by enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of alert reviews while maintaining ability to address risk.
• To liaise with product teams and get thorough understanding of the banking products and make necessary changes in the fraud rules.
• Perform analytics on rules performance, report non- performing rules, their root cause analysis and plans for improvements.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of Transaction Monitoring systems, analytical and investigative processes and reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify, escalate and communicate issues to management in an effective and succinct manner
• Strong knowledge of AML laws & Sanctions regulations and their application.
• Advance knowledge of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Projects.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and analytical skills

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, economics, Finance, Risk management, law, Computer science or related field.
• Holder of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification, or intention to pursue within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Minimum 2- 4 years in financial services operations and 3 years’ experience with Transaction Monitoring systems.
• Experience as an AML investigator in a transaction monitoring capacity or equivalent experience or education
• Experience with different well recognized AML Systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of system security and data backup/recovery;
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms

NMB Bank Plc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 14 working days of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

“NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it”.

Deadline:2020-07-28

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Job Purpose

Serving as the Data Protection Officer of the bank (DPO), is expected to support the design, development and implementation of strategies, standards and procedures to support the Data Governance program while facilitating adherence to NMB Enterprise Data Governance framework for data policies, standards and practices.
In close coordination with Head of Compliance, develop and ensure the implementation of the annual Compliance Risk Management Plan cutting across Financial Crime Compliance Risks, Regulatory Risk Monitoring, Transaction Monitoring, and Zonal Compliance Monitoring, Training, and Operations.
To assist the Head of Compliance in the day-to-day management of the Compliance Department by imbuing and imparting strong team building and people management skills to achieve desired objectives.
Develop relevant Compliance policies, procedures, and processes to support management of financial crime compliance and reputational risks.
Overseeing control rigor within the Compliance Department to ensure an optimal control environment within the Compliance Department.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Crime Risk Governance:

• Assist to define the bank’s AML & Sanctions Monitoring strategy and goals across the bank, providing direction and guidance on the program.
• Ensure NMB Bank has relevant policies, procedures, processes, and strong controls to support management of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Risks; FCC risks include Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption Risks.
• Regulatory Risk Management & Related Compliance Requirements:
• Manages oversight and ongoing enhancement for Compliance training programs and ongoing enhancements to Regulatory Change and Regulatory Reporting Management processes.
• Responsible to ensure compliance to all local and international regulatory requirements: Oversees and supports Regulatory Compliance Examinations.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to NMB Code of Conduct, management of Conflict of Interests, and responsible to ensure effective implementation of the bank’s Whistle Blow programs both internal and external channels.
• Provide leadership to the Volcker attestation, FATCA, GDPR processes and other relevant programs including design of monitoring, testing and reporting.
• Act as the Bank Data Protection Officer to support bank’s compliance initiatives around General Data Protection Requirements. Manage and coordinate end to end GDPR Compliance Requirements.

Business & AML/KYC Data Governance Strategy:

• While also serving as the Data Protection Officer of the bank (DPO) the SM Compliance is expected to support the design, development and implementation of strategies, standards and procedures to support the AML/CFT Data Governance program while facilitating adherence to NMB Enterprise Data Governance framework for data policies, standards and practices.
• Design and Monitor programs designed to detect, investigate, and report potentially suspicious transactions, fraud, and other possible violations of laws, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Develop and ensure implementation of annual Compliance Risk Management Strategy cutting across Financial Crime Compliance Risks, Regulatory Risk Monitoring, Transaction Monitoring, and Zonal Compliance Monitoring, Training, and Operations.
• Develop relevant Compliance policies, procedures, and processes to support management of financial crime compliance and reputational risks.

Operational Effectiveness & Control:

• Maintain awareness of and complete Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for all units, products/services: Ensuring Compliance requirements have been properly mapped against respective Risk Registers.
• Focus on aligning the NMB Bank’s business operating practices with changes in Global Financial Crime Standards and regulatory risk and ensure that NMB’s Financial Crime Compliance Framework remains appropriate.
• Design and implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate Money laundering and Sanctions risks facing the bank: enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of monitoring while maintaining ability to address risks.
• Manages oversight, coordination and enhancement for all Compliance Governance requirements including Compliance Programs, Trainings, Policies, Procedures, Manuals and Circulars.
• Support design, implementation and enhancement of AML Transaction Monitoring systems and processes.
• Drive & lead continuous monthly discussions to support revisions/fine tuning of the bank’s AML & Fraud Transaction Monitoring Rules to ensure rules alignment with the bank’s evolving risk profile.
• Provide advice and interpretation to various lines of business on Sanctions Regulations and internal Sanctions policy and procedures: Guide team of Transaction Monitoring analysts to ensure timely review and escalations of positive hits to manage risks while improving customer experiences.

Reporting Requirements:

• Assist to oversee and ensure production of timely and effective AML, Sanctions, and Transaction Monitoring-related management information (“MI”) and other applicable information to Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Risk and Control Committee, Management Audit Risk & Compliance Committee, and Board Audit Risk & Compliance Committee.
• Provide leadership and support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc AML & Sanctions risk assessment reports in line with Management, Board, and regulatory expectations.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• In coordination with Head of Compliance: Lead, motivate, coach, and develop effective team of 17 Compliance Officials.
• Responsible for the performance management of the team, using relevant performance management tools, ensuring timely actions are taken to improve under performance, to maximize effectiveness of the team.
• Lead and drive the implementation plans to quantify regulatory impacts and implement actions to address, manage and mitigate impacts of regulatory changes on NMB bank.
• Demonstrate advanced communication, coaching, and influencing skills with a proven ability to gain consensus from business, support functions, correspondent banks, and regulators.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong grasp and practical knowledge of key regulatory trends and requirements e.g. FATCA, Volcker, GDPR, Data Governance.
• Strong understanding of Corporate Governance and the Regulatory Environment
• Leadership experience and a strategic thinker.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with experience of dealing with executives at all levels including the capacity to articulate the case for risk management and policy in the language of business.
• Ability to develop practical, cost effective solutions to complex local and global issues

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in Law, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or related discipline from a reputable university.
• Holder of ACAMS Certifications or intention to be certified within six months of employment will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the banking

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator 

We seek to hire a qualified candidate for a position of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

 Job Description

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about data and making stories out of numbers? If it sounds like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!

About Us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. We are giving 1,800 students a 100% free, quality education, 100’s of graduates access to higher education and 30,000+ Tanzanians quality

teaching each year. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who are you

– Highly motivated self-starter with a critical eye who loves data and making stories out of numbers.

– High level of attention to detail

– Collaborative and you love working with a broad range of stakeholders

– Ability to multitask

– Enjoy working in a dynamic environment

What you’ll do

– Work with all stakeholders of the School (students, staff, families and communities) to find and measure interesting facts about our progress

– Analyze this data and make it into compelling stories for our supporters

– Help to develop, monitor and evaluating frameworks including strategic plans and theory and change models

– Develop and undertake research proposals

– One day you might be interviewing people or running focus groups; another day will be writing a project brief or analysing excel spreadsheets of data.

What we’re looking for

– Bachelor Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or Economics

– 3 to 4 years of experience in an NGO or in the International development field

– Strong ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data using tools such as Excel, STATA & SPSS is a plus

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why us

– The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania

– A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees

– Ample opportunities for career progression and development

– Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

Are you interested?

Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/CR/01/20)

Applications close on 24th July 2020, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PHARMACY SUPERVISOR 

Job Summary
INTRODUCTION Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Description

Direct Reports: Project Pharmacy Manager / Mission Pharmacy Manager

Position status: Full Time Location: Nduta Camp

Required Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Pharmacy Management or Nurse diploma is essential

Experience:

Required – previous pharmacy or nurse supervision experience of at least one year

Desirable – Experience with MSF or other NGO is an asset

Languages: English (required), Swahili, Kirundi (fluent, oral & written) and/or French

Main competencies and knowledge:

Essential computer literacy (word and excel)
Result, Teamwork and flexibility

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure general functioning of the pharmacy and supervise pharmacy supply chain processes in accordance with MSF’s standards, in order to ensure its efficiency and operating availability
• Define storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and security procedures, tools, and protocols, implementing appropriate quality controls and records, in order to ensure good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure) and availability of drugs and medical material.
• Coordinate the delivery, reception and recording of orders, in close coordination with the logistics department, updating stock files and informing line managers on their status (shortfalls, over-stocking, expiry dates), in order to permanently ensure security stock levels and ensure efficient management of stock.Be capable of scheduling activities in pharmacy according to the priority, dealing with unexpected situations and have sound pharmacy management and medicine knowledge to manage the situation efficiently. In addition, prepare biweekly rosters of the team.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

All interested applicants should submit a CV, supporting documents (copies of diplomas…) and phone number

To: Administrator, MSF Tanzania, Nduta – please deposit CVs at MSF Offices, Kibondo – MM guesthouse or at Nduta camp CV box.

Or the [email protected]

Please mark the envelope with PHARMACY SUPERVISOR

Deadline for the submission of Applications is 2 pm 21/07/2020.

Only applications in English will be considered. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Evaluation and Learning Specialist – S/A & Participation  

VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

Role overview

An exciting opportunity for an Evaluation & Learning lead role at VSO to support evidence and knowledge building in the area of social accountability, local governance, primary actor participation & voice, safeguarding across VSO’s global programmes in health, education, livelihoods and fragile space/emergencies. We are looking for an experienced person who will work closely with other Evaluation & Learning, Research, and Monitoring roles in the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning Team as well as with Practice Areas (Health, Education, Livelihoods) and Programme Development Teams in VSO to measure and demonstrate VSO’s volunteering for development methodology, evidence, and impact.

3 years (Renewable) contract

Skills, qualifications and experience
Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

• VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
• Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in one of the VSO locations.
• VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

The Background on the National Electoral Commission of TanzaniaIn 1991 the then President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Ali Hassan Mwinyi appointed a commission under the Chairmanship of the late Chief Justice of Tanzania, the Honourable Francis L. Nyalali. The task of that Commission was to collect public opinion as to whether or not to continue with the one – party system.
Following the recommendations by the Nyalali Commission, Article 3 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977 was amended to make Tanzania a multi – party state.

The Political Parties Act, (No. 5 of 1992) was enacted to provide for the registration of Political Parties. The Elections Act, (No.1 of 1985), the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, (No. 4 of 1979) and related legislations were also substantially amended to get rid of the one – party system and to put in place appropriate procedures for the conduct of Elections under the multi – party system.
In 1993 the National Electoral Commission was established under Article 74 (1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977. Members of the Commission were appointed for the first time, with effect from 14th January, 1993.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is an autonomous government institution. It was established in 1993 under Article 74(1) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977. The National Electoral Commission shall consist of the following members:-
i. A Chairman who shall be a Judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeal of Tanzania or a lawyer who qualifies to be an advocate and he/she has been with such qualifications for not less than 15 years.
ii. A Vice Chairman who shall be a Judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeal of Tanzania or a lawyer who qualifies to be an advocate and he has been with such qualification for not less than 15 years.
iii. A member appointed from amongst the members of the Tanganyika Law Society
iv. Four other members who are persons possessing either adequate experience in the conduct or supervision of Parliamentary elections or such other qualifications as the President of the United Republic of Tanzania considers necessary for or pre-requisite to, the effective discharge of the functions of the Commission.

According to Article 74(7) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and Section 4(4) of the Elections Act, (No. 1 of 1985), the Director of Elections is the Secretary to the Commission and Chief Executive.

NEC Tanzania Ajira 300,000 General Election 2020
The National Electoral Commission of Tanzania has announced new 300,000 Vacancies for general election 2020 for more information follow the link below:-

CLICK LINK HAPA CHINI KU DOWNLOAD PDF FILE

Released Today: 14th July, 2020

DOWNLOAD PDF FILE HERE

Sales and Marketing Officer

About the Vacancy

HLB MEKONSULT on behalf of one of our intriguing clients, has a thrilling opportunity for a motivated Sales and Marketing person to join its friendly, supportive and thriving team environment that will nurture your skills and significantly contribute to your professional development and career growth. We welcome applications from experienced background to join the Sales and Marketing team.

You will join the team that deals with office equipment and stationary services. You will work with them for a period agreed upon, as our full time Sales and Marketing Officer. During this period, you will be expected to be able to generate business and agree to be paid on performance, which is commission based payment. We are looking for an experienced Sales and Marketing officer.

Start the journey of your career by joining us. Successful candidates are expected to start the as soon as possible.

About HLB MEKONSULT

We are an international professional services firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – providing audit, assurance, tax, risk management and other advisory services.Resourced by full time staff, consultants and associates from the industry, the firm is committed to pursuing the highest levels of integrity, quality and professionalism in delivering a broad inventory of professional services to its clients.HLB MEKONSULT team is made of multi-disciplinary and multi-national personnel to provide its clients with excellent professional services.The firms’ international affiliation with HLB International (visit www.hlbi.global) equips it with a blend of expertise and experiences from different business cultures in the world, enabling it to provide its clients with value added professional services. For more information about HLB MEKONSULT visit www.mekonsult.co.tz.

How to Apply

Send your resume to [email protected] or [email protected]

The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) an institution of The Aga Khan Development Network, has completed a major expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam. This expansion aims at enhancing the Hospital’s facilities, technology and capacity which will allow it to become the leading provider of high-quality medical care focusing on tertiary medicine, reversing the flow of medical tourism and enhancing its capacity to deliver high quality health sciences education.

The Hospital’s recent expansion focuses on expanding key clinical services including the development of comprehensive cardiology, oncology and neurosciences programmes as well as the expansion of orthopedics and trauma, diagnostic imaging, pathology, critical care, and women and child health.

The Hospital is ISO 9001 certified and Joint Commission International Accredited which is a testimony to the provision of the highest level of quality and patient safety that compares with the best hospitals in the world. The Hospital is also a teaching site for The Aga Khan University, which offers postgraduate medical education programs leading to Masters of Medicine in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Surgery. The Aga Khan Hospital is also an accredited internship site and accepts 60 interns annually.

The Hospital has also established 23 outreach health facilities that are located across 11 regions of Tanzania and are connected via an integrated health systems that supports a strong continuum of care from primary to tertiary medicine.

We are seeking for enthusiastic and qualified experienced personnel for the following position:

HEAD AND CHAIR OF SURGERY- (1 POSITION)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, AKHD and Associate Dean, PGME, the Head and Chair of Surgery will lead clinical, academic and administrative program in Surgery and ensure the delivery of comprehensive services in an efficient and effective manner. He/she will integrate the vision for the department, strategy and actionable plan for strengthening and expansion of surgery services including delivery of training and clinical services by faculty, residents and interns within the department. The HoD will work with the surgery department consultants to deliver a context-oriented curriculum reviews, enhance the quality of the postgraduate medical education program, improve the quality of patient care through enhancing scope of services, role modeling, support the sustainability of the training programs, and deliver the evidence-based clinical care guidelines and a culture of continuous quality improvement. The HoD will coordinate with other stakeholders to improve partnerships and improve performance of the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a strong and effective leadership of the surgery service, including budget planning and financial management, in accordance with institutional assignment of such responsibilities.
• Review the department’s vision and strategy and effectively communicate how it contributes to the success of individuals, the hospital, the PGME program and profession.
• Coordinate clinical and education program for the department and develop a system to track and report learning metrics of individual residents, interns and organize and actively participate in various clinical teachings.
• Train, mentor and supervise postgraduate residents to be able to independently manage surgical problems and general surgical operations to the highest level of competence.
• Set individual faculty member goals specific to talents, interest and responsibilities.
• Ensure a comprehensive expectation for each of each surgery sub-specialty
• Achieve case mix and volumes targets for each surgery sub­specialty
• Ensure clinical staff development targets are met
• Lead and achieve JCIA especially quality of car el patient safety standards
• Provide professional development programmes & opportunities for staff
• Address any complaints, request or suggestion from staff and/or users of surgery services.
• Ensure high level discipline in the department
• Design and implement a contingency plan to ensure that essential services are available during emergency situations or other conditions when laboratory services are limited or unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Medicine and/or Bachelor of Surgery
• Master’s Degree in Surgery / Board certified or fellows of their respective colleges in the field of Surgery.
• Super Specialty Training or Fellowship is an added advantage.
• At least 7 years ‘experience with at least 4 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Evidence of encouraging and supporting diversity among a Department’s constituents, creating an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance.
• Demonstrated record of excellent clinical skills, a talent for teaching and interest in medical education.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality medical research and leading collaborative research teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance education, research and clinical care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, and to work flexibly and independently with multiple reporting relationships.
• Emotional intelligence and personal maturity, enthusiasm for working in a developing country, cultural flexibility and competence, and a passion for improving healthcare delivery.
• Strategic and innovative thinking skills, and the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, data-driven decision making and program evaluation.
• Professional experience in cross-cultural and low-income settings is strongly preferred
• Ability to work with diverse groups and commitment to advancing workplace diversity.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: [email protected] WITH THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE POSITION OR HAND DELIVERED TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, P. 0. BOX 2289, OCEAN ROAD, DAR ES SALAAM.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS END OF BUSINESS DAY ON 21ST JULY, 2020.