Nafasi mpya za Ajira UTT projects and Infrastructure Development Plc KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

[Babu Kijiwe]

[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]UTT PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLC
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]POSITION: SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST I
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The UTT projects and Infrastructure Development Plc ( UTT-PID) is a company, fully owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania under the Ministry of finance. The core functions of UTT- PID is to render multidimensional services in the functional areas of Project Management, Infrastructure Development, Property Management, Project Financing Funds Arrangement, and other associated services.[/FONT]


[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]In order -to discharge its mandate, UTT-PID now invites applications from competent and qualified personnel to fill the position of Senior Financial Analyst I (position reference No. UPID/PMU/0009).[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Reports Relationship: Head, Operations Department[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duties & Responsibilities:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Analyzing. Business Plans/Feasibility studies submitted by different clients.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Preparing Business Cases, Feasibility Studies, Project Charters, Financial Plans and other documents from financial side.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Responsible for Cost Management and Financial Controlling of different Projects.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Analyzing the reviewed business plans in order to establish the viability of the projects before recommending it to the investment committee and to the Board of Directors.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Caring out all funds arrangement activities in order to finance the approved projects .[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Making proper follow up with financial Institutions to ensure proper operation of Bank facilities Funds, and any other related financial matters.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Making close follow-ups on recoveries of projects costs and timely realization of the revenues.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Analyzing the cost of the external funding of the project.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Carrying out risks management pertaining to project execution;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Facilitating internal and external audit processes in relation to the project and ensure audit[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]requirements are monitored throughout the project;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Determining financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Preparing monthly reports by showing current and projected revenues and expenditures to provide a basis for comparison and evaluation.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Preparing quarterly consolidated financial reports, and ad hoc financial reports, as required by the Head of Operations[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Participating in Annual Budget Preparation, budget analysis and other budget related activities.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Performing any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Required Qualifications and Experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• The holder of this position must have Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA) or its equivalent.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Must also have a fully accredited professional accounting certification i.e. ACCA, CPA (T), CIMA, plus at least Seven (7) years relevant working experience in similar position.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Must be business oriented with experience in fund raising[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Experience in negotiations with Financial Institutions[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Proactive with "Can Do" attitude.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Key Competencies[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Strong conceptual abilities and capacity to produce high-quality analytical work;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Good judgment in dealing with complex and sensitive financial analysis issues;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with teams in a multicultural environment; interact effectively with delegations and authorities in member and non-member institution; and promote collaboration across organizational boundaries; .[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Ability to establish plans and priorities and advance initiatives with high energy and commitment.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Proven capacity to produce high quality results on a timely basis and according to budget.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]MODE OF APPLICATION[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• All interested candidates are required to apply attaching to their applications, current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates & transcripts, full communication addresses (including contact phone numbers/email) of three referees who can testify to the applicant's academic abilities, working experience and character.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Please send your applications in an envelope clearly marked as "Application for the position of Senior Financial Analyst I, such that the same reaches at the following address:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Chief Executive Officer,[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]UTT Projects & Infrastructure Development Plc[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]12th Floor, Golden Jubilee Tower, Ohio Street,[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]P. O. Box 77783,[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Dar es Salaam.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Note:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The company is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are encouraged to apply;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Only short listed candidates will be contacted[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For more information on UTT-PID, you may visit our website: www.utt-pid .org[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Source: Daily News 30th March 2015[/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is looking for a[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]JOB TITLE: CHALLENGE TB HR/PROJECT OFFICER[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Dar es Salaam[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]In Tanzania, KNCV will operate from a central office (starting up phase) in Dar es Salaam and has positions stationed in the districts and regions. The head office is based in The Netherlands.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Challenge TB[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Purpose of the position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The HR/Administrative Officer is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Human Resources and an administrative support to project activities.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organizational position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The HR/Project Officer reports to the Country Representative.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duties and responsibilities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Human Resources[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Assists and advises management with respect to the implementation of recruitment, selection and induction procedures[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Monitors the progress and the procedures of recruitment, selection and induction[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Collects and handles information on all staff changes resulting from staff recruitment, transfers and departures and distributes this information and ensures that this is done accurately, in full and on time[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Archives all accompanying documents in relevant files and archives[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Maintains staff records and keeps the staff information system up-to-date[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Drafts contracts of employment according to the HR manual and local labor law[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Ensures that the payroll records are accurate and updated on time[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Checks and validates invoices related to staff issues[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Is responsible for accurate leave calculation and provides reports on this when needed[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Prepares meetings on employment conditions and works out the details of the employment contract agreed with new employees[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• (Co)monitors and identifies critical data in relation to other relevant procedures[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Acts as a point of contact in the organization for administrative staff issues[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Project management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Coordinates the administrative processes related to the carrying out of activities of the KNCV team and assistance provided by consultant(s) from KNCV head office.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Facilitates the monitoring and reporting system of the project implementation process, including the submission of necessary regular and ad hoc reports to the relevant donors[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Ensures proper archiving of relevant project documentation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Keeps a schedule of key planned activities to monitor they are implemented in a timely manner. These include travel plans, important activities and upcoming events.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Provide administrative support during preparations of annual planning and other project activities as needed.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Whom are we looking for?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Education:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, or any social science field or equivalent experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge/experience:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Up to date knowledge of the Tanzanian labor law[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Professional fluency in English and Kiswahili is required[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Behavioral competencies and skills:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Ability to work independently and take initiative[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Ability to learn complex program procedures[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with eye for detail and quality.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Strong office and organizational skills[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, databases, spreadsheets and presentation software, preferably Microsoft office; and ability to learn new software packages[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]What do we offer?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Country: Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organisation:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Your application (with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and 3 professional references) should be sent by email before April 13th 2015 to:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Attention: Ms. Katja Brenninkmeijer. E-mail: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org under subject “HR/Project Officer” and reference number CTB 52014[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For more information, please contact HRM department: phone +31 (070) 416 72 22.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please see Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation or TB CARE I - Home[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Apply before: Monday, April 13, 2015[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Contact person(s): HRM department[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Telephone: +31 70 416 7222[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Email address: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Source: Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is looking for a[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]JOBTITLE: CHALLENGE TB PMDT TECHNICAL OFFICER[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Dar es Salaam[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]In Tanzania, KNCV will operate from a central office (starting up phase) in Dar es Salaam and has positions stationed in the districts and regions. The head office is based in The Netherlands.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Challenge TB[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Purpose of the position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Programmatic Management of Drug-resistant TB (PMDT) Technical Officer coordinates, supports and facilitates the rapid scale-up of quality- assured PMDT services in close collaboration with the NTLP and other technical partners.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organizational position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The PMDT Technical Officer reports to the Deputy Country Representative.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duties and responsibilities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Technical assistance[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Provides technical management support to CTB project and support the Deputy Country Representative and the Deputy Country Representative in technical activities related to PMDT[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Participates in development and reviewing project work plans and budgets, monitors project progress and prepares reports and other project deliverables[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Builds regional and district staff capacity in PMDT and provides training to staff[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Provides technical assistance in planning, budgeting, and incorporation of TB, TB/HIV activities in the annual medium term NTLP framework, MOHSW health plans, Global Fund plans, World Bank initiatives, PEPFAR and other fiscal partner’s plans.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Coordinates and collaborates with key partners to support the NTLP in the implementation of the Programmatic Management of MDR-TB to increase the national capacity to diagnose and treat MDR-TB.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Works with project staff to success stories, develop journal articles, presentations and posters to promote project activities.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Facilitates the rapid scale up of quality PMDT in collaboration with NTLP and other implementing partners[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Supports and coordinates KNCV and its partners in country planning, policy development and implementation of PMDT through field visits and supervisions[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Project and quality management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Conducts technical visits to PMDT trained health care workers and provides feedback to all levels.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Contributes to the development of the PMDT work plan and implements with the team the outlined project activities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Plans, coordinates and checks the PMDT activities and deadlines of the regional team[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Supports the collection, development and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned of PMDT.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Monitors the PMDT activities performance according to the M&E plan[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Prepares and submits PMDT quarterly and annual reports to the (deputy) country representative[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Coordinates activities of key stakeholders through technical working group meetings.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Represents PMDT activities of the project in technical working groups and meetings with other implementing partners.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Identifies areas for crosscutting collaboration with all partners[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Identifies knowledge gaps in the team and initiates and guides further capacity building the team[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Actively shares knowledge with all TB control staff at all levels[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Whom are we looking for?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Education:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• MD, or relevant degree (Masters of Public Health will be an added advantage)[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge/experience:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• a minimum of 5 years in TB control and PMDT[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Experience in teaching and capacity building in PMDT[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Able to multitask, with eye for detail and quality.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• More than 3 years of relevant work experience in the development, implementation and scaling-up of PMDT[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Cutting-edge knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to global policy and evidence development on PMDT[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Behavioral competencies and skills:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent interpersonal skills[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent written and oral communications in English and Kiswahili[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent organizational, planning, negotiating and problem-solving skills[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]What do we offer?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Country: Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organisation: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Your application (with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and 3 professional references) should be sent by email before April 13th 2015 to:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Attention: Ms. Katja Brenninkmeijer. E-mail: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org under subject “PMDT Technical Officer” and reference number CTB 52012[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For more information, please contact HRM department: phone +31 (070) 416 72 22.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please see Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation or TB CARE I - Home[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Apply before: Monday, April 13, 2015[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Contact person(s): HRM department[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Telephone: +31 70 416 7222[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Email address: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Source: Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]===========[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is looking for a[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]JOB TITLE: CHALLENGE TB LABORATORY TECHNICAL OFFICER[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Dar es Salaam[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]In Tanzania, KNCV will operate from a central office (starting up phase) in Dar es Salaam and has positions stationed in the districts and regions. The head office is based in The Netherlands.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Challenge TB[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Purpose of the position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The Challenge TB (CTB) Laboratory Technical Officer ensures that the overall national diagnostic network is quality assured and expanded. He/she addresses strategic priorities and works closely with the Central Reference Tuberculosis Laboratory in Muhimbili National Hospital and the Tuberculosis and Leprosy Central Unit of the NTLP. He/she supports the implementation of the National TB Lab strategic plan and the GeneXpert (MTB Rif/Xpert machines) roll-out plan.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organizational position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The Laboratory Technical Officer reports to the Challenge TB Field Coordinator.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duties and responsibilities:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Technical assistance[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Advices TB control stakeholders in all health facilities in the district in all areas of TB control (patient centered care, MDR-TB, TB/HIV, childhood TB, community engagement etc)[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Acts as a mentor for health care workers in the district in regard to TB and HIV control[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Builds capacity of TB control staff through on the job training and coaching[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Develops and coordinates an effective referral system of tuberculosis and HIV patients to appropriate services for HIV counselling, screening, care, and treatment within the district or region[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Participates in joined supportive supervision visits within the district[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Identifies bottlenecks and opportunities in TB control in the district[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Develops and co-facilitates technical TB trainings for health care workers in the respective districts[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Project and quality management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Contributes to the development of the district work plan and implements with the team the outlined project activities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Plans, coordinates and checks the activities and deadlines of the district activities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Monitors the project performance according to the M&E plan[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Prepares and submits quarterly and annual reports to the CTB Field coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Collects, compiles and prepares regular quarterly tuberculosis/HIV reports and present findings during district coordinators’ performance review meetings.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Assists the DTLC and DMO in any other activity in line with those described in the NTLP national manual.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Identifies knowledge gaps in health care workers and initiates and guides further capacity building the team[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Actively shares knowledge with other districts TB and HIV control staff[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Maintains personal in-depth knowledge on TB and HIV control areas[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Whom are we looking for?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Education:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences, or relevant degree, (Master in Microbiology will be an advantage)[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge/experience:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• A minimum of 5 years of relevant TB laboratory and TB control experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Experience in strengthening laboratory networks[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Knowledge of mycobacteriology laboratory work and network in Tanzania or elsewhere in Africa desirable Experience with GeneXpert and/or other rapid TB diagnostics also desirable[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Experience in conducting trainings and capacity building[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Behavioral competencies and skills:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Able to multitask with eye for detail and quality[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent interpersonal skills[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Ability to work in cross-cultural work environment[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent written and oral communications in English and Kiswahili[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent organizational, planning, negotiating and problem-solving skills[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]What do we offer?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Country: Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organisation: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Your application (with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and 3 professional references) should be sent by email before April 13th 2015 to:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Attention: Ms. Katja Brenninkmeijer. E-mail: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org under subject “Laboratory Technical Officer” and reference number CTB 52013.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For more information, please contact HRM department: phone +31 (070) 416 72 22.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please see Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation or TB CARE I - Home[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Apply before: Monday, April 13, 2015[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Contact person(s): HRM department[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Telephone: +31 70 416 7222[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Email address: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Source: Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]JOB TITLE: CHALLENGE TB DISTRICT TB/HIV COORDINATOR[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]In Tanzania, KNCV will operate from a central office (starting up phase) in Dar es Salaam and has positions stationed in the districts and regions. The head office is based in The Netherlands.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Challenge TB[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Purpose of the position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The main responsibility of the District TB/HIV Coordinator (DTHC) is to provide high level technical support to all aspect of TB control in the respective district. The DTHC builds sustainable technical capacity for TB control in all facilities in the district to ensure patient centered care and treatment. He/she works in very close collaboration with the District TB and Leprosy Coordinator (DTLC), the Council Health Management Team (CHMT) and with other implementing partners to support Challenge TB activities.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organizational position[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]The District TB/HIV Coordinator reports to the Challenge TB Field Coordinator.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duties and responsibilities:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Technical assistance[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Advices TB control stakeholders in all health facilities in the district in all areas of TB control (patient centered care, MDR-TB, TB/HIV, childhood TB, community engagement etc.)[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Acts as a mentor for health care workers in the district in regard to TB and HIV control[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Builds capacity of TB control staff through on the job training and coaching[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Develops and coordinates an effective referral system of tuberculosis and HIV patients to appropriate services for HIV counselling, screening, care, and treatment within the district or region[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Participates in joined supportive supervision visits within the district[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Identifies bottlenecks and opportunities in TB control in the district[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Develops and co-facilitates technical TB trainings for health care workers in the respective districts[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Project and quality management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Contributes to the development of the district work plan and implements with the team the outlined project activities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Plans, coordinates and checks the activities and deadlines of the district activities[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Monitors the project performance according to the M&E plan[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Prepares and submits quarterly and annual reports to the CTB Field coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Collects, compiles and prepares regular quarterly tuberculosis/HIV reports and present findings during district coordinators’ performance review meetings.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Assists the DTLC and DMO in any other activity in line with those described in the NTLP national manual[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Identifies knowledge gaps in health care workers and initiates and guides further capacity building the team[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Actively shares knowledge with other districts TB and HIV control staff[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Maintains personal in-depth knowledge on TB and HIV control areas[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Whom are we looking for?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Education:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Clinical officer with a diploma in clinical medicine or assistant medical officer[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]With a minimum of three years of experience in public health and/or tuberculosis control or an equivalent combination of education and experience[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Knowledge/experience:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Proven track record in project management[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in TB and HIV control[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Experience in overall project management of tuberculosis and HIV activity implementation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Proven experience in conducting trainings and capacity building[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Competencies and skills:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Kiswahili[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• Excellent presentation skills[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]What do we offer?[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Country: Tanzania[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Duty station: Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Pwani, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Organisation: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Application[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Your application (with curriculum vitae, motivation letter in English and 3 professional references) should be sent by email before April 13th 2015 to:[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Attention: Ms. Katja Brenninkmeijer. E-mail: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org under subject “District TB/HIV Coordinator” and reference number CTB 52011[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For more information, please contact HRM department: phone +31 (070) 416 72 22.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please see Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation or TB CARE I - Home[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person.[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Apply before: Monday, April 13, 2015[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Contact person(s): HRM department[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Telephone: +31 70 416 72222[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Email address: recruitTanzania@kncvtbc.org[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia, Times New Roman, serif]Source: Home | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation[/FONT]
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Chanzo: Kijiwe Cha Wasomi[/FONT]