Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator
Department: Leadership and Quality assurance Department
Reports to: The Executive Director
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Supervises: Normally 1 Program Officer
Travel Requirements: Some travel  up 20%
Key relationships: ED, Head of Programme, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Manager,  MEAL Manager and CEA/RIPA/MEA Managers.

CORE PURPORSE OF LQA DEPARTMENT:

Ensure that the vision of the organization is promoted, strategic and conceptual guidance to realize HakiElimu’s mission is provided to staff, strategic relationships are cultivated, programs and operations are effectively planned, implemented, monitored and reported, organizational accountability is deepened and staff are enabled to develop their own capabilities to more effectively perform their work, and all systems are well functioning.

CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Provide technical support in the design and production of HakiElimu Publications, Communications and Program materials to ensure quality of content and adherence to HakiElimu branding guideline and standards. Provide efficiently appropriate support   to departments and HakiElimu employees to implement quality work and achieve timely unit objectives and results.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance of HakiElimu Communication Materials (50%)

Assist in conceptualizing and planning the content of HakiElimu communication materials such as publications, brochures, press releases, radio and tv spots and programs.

Offer critical review and analysis, thorough constructive criticism and advice to authors, making broad suggestions regarding a publication’s focus, as well as checking general accuracy of spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, etc.
Review and approve communication materials that meets standards of completeness and fairness, correct organization, absence of libel, unnecessary profanity, bad taste, slurs, clarity and conciseness.
Provide quality and critical technical support to staff regarding document production, and advice on multimedia additions to the web site.
Provide staff with technical support in the writing of Op-Eds i.e. Hard Questions and Kauli Mbadala.
Advise, support and report to the Executive Director on department specific and overall issues

Staff Capacity Building (20%)

Provide guidelines and training on editorial work, writing and printing procedures to staff, with regard to readability, style, and agreement with editorial policy/guidelines.
Participate actively in organization wide learning and other joint activities.

Provide technical support/training to department employee/s for effective implementation of department workplans

Management Team Responsibility (20%)

Participate in Leadership of the Organization through advising the ED and the Management Team in Strategic Development and leadership of HakiElimu.
Take part in HakiElimu strategic engagements on advocacy and policy issues with civil societies, Government and other stakeholders for policy influencing as part of HakiElimu advocacy
Support and provide input in program design and development of proposals.
Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles of HakiElimu
Represent the organization in different forum /events as might be assigned by the supervisor.
Effectively contribute to conceptual development, planning and monitoring processes at HakiElimu

General Responsibilities (10%)

Effectively participate in preparing annual, quarterly and activity work plans, budgets and reports of the LQA department
Effectively contribute to the implementation and monitoring of LQA work plans and budgets, and other activities as may be determined in conjunction with the Executive Director to further HakiElimu activities

Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities (and associated budgets) in work plans, consistent with HakiElimu policies.
Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Director..

 PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS, BEHAVIOURS AND CONDUCT

Minimum Qualifications and Experience (Job Specification) The jobholder must poses the following:

Must hold a college degree in either English language, Communication or Journalism. Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
A minimum experience of 5 years in a reputed firm is essential.
Must be up-to-date about current happenings and be well informed about a broad range of subjects.
He/she has to have an excellent sense of language and grammar as well as a good command of English and Kiswahili and concern for accuracy and detail.
Excellent computer skills.
Proficiency in word processing and e-mail correspondence is also necessary.

Personal Attributes and behaviors

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling HakiElimu values
Holds the broader team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and take responsibility for their own personal development
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, team player, managers, members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Commitment to HakiElimu values

Code of Conduct

To uphold HakiElimu’s policies and procedures, staff code of conduct and values at all times during the course of your post with the organization, acting as a role model in the course of your duties.
You will sign these documents upon joining the organization and will be accountable to meet these standards

How to apply

Full job description and the applications form can be downloaded from www.hakielimu.or.tz. All applications should be sent to [email protected] by 10th June 2020.

Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) is an indigenous NGO established under nongovernmental organization act No 24 of 2002 in 2011. THPS works in partnership with the Ministries of Health Community Development Gender Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and Regional Administration and Local Governments (PORALG) and Ministry of Health, Zanzibar with a goal of ensuring accessible high-quality health care services to Tanzanians; through the strengthening of health systems for quality health services including comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, Support and Treatment in Pwani and Kigoma regions.

THPS is implementing the Strengthening the Quality, Accessibility, and Sustainability of the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) in the United Republic of Tanzania Under PEPFAR. THPS is currently seeking highly experienced, committed, and motivated Tanzanians to fill in its vacant position for NHLS ECHO Program Officer: Below is the job description….

POSITION TITLE:  NHLS ECHO Program Officer

REPORTS TO: NHLS Project Coordinator
LOCATION: Dar Es Salaam (with frequent field travel up to 75%))

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide overall technical support in the planning and implementation of ECHO activities for the Strengthening the Quality, Accessibility, and Sustainability (SQAS) of the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) project implemented by THPS. This includes coordination and providing support to the ECHO spokes and hubs and ECHO communities of practice to enhance knowledge of healthcare workers and specifically laboratory professionals at all tiers of the healthcare system across the country.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Coordinate all ECHO clinics under NHLS project.
  • Support specific ECHO Coordinators for NHLS supported ECHO clinics in planning including the development of various clinics timetable and identification of facilitators and subject matter experts.
  • Share regular reminders with ECHO Communities of Practice (CoP) for all supported ECHO clinics sessions.

• Make follow up on attendance to the different ECHO clinics including collecting and properly archiving attendance records for data entry and storage.
• Ensure proper data management in iECHO for timely reporting of different ECHO clinics to the Funder, MOHCDGEC and Stakeholders.
• Provide the necessary support to the CoP, ECHO spokes, and Hubs to ensure motivated Communities of Practice and good performance of the ECHO clinics.
• Facilitate and enhance day-to-day operations and relations with supported ECHO coordinators and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and share weekly, monthly, and quarterly ECHO clinics reports to the project leadership.
• Participate in the development of ECHO materials at THPS and national level including experiential and training curricula based on needs for specific CoP.  Perform other duty as required by the Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in medical-related discipline including medical laboratory sciences; microbiology, immunology, hematology, pathology, and clinical chemistry; OR nursing, public health, international health, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree in one of the above laboratory disciplines, OR public health or related discipline will be an added advantage
• Required: Minimum 4 years working experience in HIV and/or TB programs including or health systems strengthening is required.
• Experience in ajira working with HIV and TB programs, R/CHMTs, and multidisciplinary health teams is an added advantage.
• Experience in the development of training materials and training of healthcare workers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; ability to effectively work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communications skills in English and Swahili

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply through THPS website ([email protected]) using vacancy link located under jobs and tenders, attaching a cover letter one-page maximum and CV four pages maximum by June 14th, 2020 with a subject line for example: NHLS ECHO Program Officer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online.
THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Public Health Nurse Needed!!!
AMI is a leading provider of medical and specialized healthcare services, providing clients with
sustainable health and medical solutions. AMI is seeking the services of a Registered Nurse with Public
Health background and knowledge of outbreak investigations including case detection and contact
tracing. The Registered Nurse is recruited as a surge personnel to form part of our COVID-19 Response
team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• • Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or his designate, the incumbent will perform disease surveillance activities related, but not limited, to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Collect and Analyze COVID-19 epidemiological data using statistical measures.

• Extract epidemiological health data from the medical records of mission medical treatment facilities.
• Train and lead the team of medical staff and volunteers that will conduct routine contact tracing.
• Investigate suspect/confirmed cases of COVID-19 and ensure that comprehensive contact tracing is conducted.
• Monitor epidemiological trends within the host country and region including surveillance activity reports for necessary adjustments of mission control measures.
• Report to the office of CMO the results of investigations, special studies, and surveillance.
• Collect epidemiological data for the surveillance of specific diseases of Public Health importance and other health conditions.
• Arrange for the cooperative use of epidemiological data with local and regional health authorities, other agencies, and organizations.
• Work with other health personnel and relevant mission stakeholders for resolution of public health problems.
• Conduct/participate in training and mentoring of medical staff in surveillance activities.
• Participate in the development and review of reporting formats for COVID-19.
• Participate in the development of a risk communication strategy for COVID-19.
• Participate in the development and review of mission COVID-19 preparedness and respons plans including relevant SOPs.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the CMO or his designate.
• Ability to work in a professional, responsible, and timely manner while safeguarding medical confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a multinational environment.
• Ability to manage small teams with minimal supervision.

Minimum Education Qualification Requirements The Prospective Candidate,

• Must be a fully qualified Registered Professional Nurse with an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing
• Program in a University (3 or 4 years) OR accredited Diploma Program (4 years) after High School.
• Must have completed a Diploma or certificate program in Public Health.
• Must have at least three (x 3) years of continuous experience in general Nursing or management of Public health programs.
• Must be currently certified and registered to practice Nursing in his/her own country or another UN member state. License validity should cover the deployment duration.
• Relevant experience in occupational, tropical, and travel medicine is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of three (x 3) years of experience in Nursing with a bias on Public Health programs such as management of epidemic outbreaks.

Language

Fluent in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in reviewing
and editing documents.

Computer skills

Word processing, spreadsheet, database development, and management.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

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