VACANCY: Senior System Administrator II- IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE

Location: Dar Es Salaam Reports to: Head of IT Deadline for applications: 30 September 2015 SUMMARY The senior system administrator is a the second level manager, responsible in managing the Information Technology (IT) environment and services (including responsibility for information security) within IHI under the direction of IT Manager.  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE University Degree or equivalent in a Computer studies discipline (such as BSc Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, Information Systems ) with GPA of at least 3.8 Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in the field of ICT, preferably with management responsibilities CCNA and/or MCITP certification are mandatory CISSP, CeH, CISA or any ICT security certification will be an added advantage REMUNERATION  An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidates based on IHI salary scales. MODE OF APPLICATION  Download the full adverts attached below. Candidates meeting the above job requirements should send their letter of applications, with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address, e-mail, telephone numbers and photocopy of academic and professional certificates, to: Chief Human Resources Officer, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 78373, Dar ES Salaam  E mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz The deadline for submission of application is 30 September 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Quantification of Health Commodities Deliver™ Course -Monday 26th of October – Friday 30th of October 2015 (5 days) (Potchefstroom, South Africa

Course Goal

The availability of drugs and other health commodities determine the success of any health program. Without a reliable supply of contraceptives, a family planning program cannot serve its customers; without appropriate drugs, a tuberculosis program cannot offer treatment. An effective AIDS treatment program requires an uninterrupted supply of antiretroviral drugs. To forecast, quantify, and procure any commodity requires the ability to effectively and efficiently allocate existing and future resources as well as manage the procurement process. Effective inventory management of health commodities determines to a greater extent the effective delivery of any health system. It has an impact on all functions of any health system including finance.

S BUYS ACADEMY in partnership with the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT will be offering its introductory course in Quantification and Procurement Planning. The goal of this course is to increase participants’ knowledge and skills in using a data driven process to:  Improve accuracy of forecasts.

•  Estimate funding requirements and identify funding sources to meet mid to long term needs.
•  Develop a procurement plan.
•  Understand the utility of software packages in quantification and procurement processes. 
•  Evaluate and respond to environmental or policy constraints to forecasting and procurement       planning

  Areas of Learning

 Participants will engage in a range of activities, including case study, demonstrations, and exercises which will provide participants with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills in the following topics: 

• Utilization of data from a LMIS for quantification 
• Forecasting methodologies 
• Estimating program requirements Procurement 
• This course includes a practical application of quantification and procurement planning software tools. The exact content of the course will be adapted to address the needs of participants specific to the health programs with which they work. 

Who should Attend

 Individuals, either in the public or private sector, who have completed a basic course in supply chain management. This course is particularly relevant for mid to senior level staff who are responsible for planning and implementing activities to strengthen the supply chain of family planning, AIDS prevention and treatment or other health commodity logistics systems at the national level, particularly in regard to forecasting, quantification, and procurement. These individuals can also play a role in influencing changes to the ways in which program commodities are managed.

 Their specific responsibilities may include:

•  Preparing quantification and procurement plans Ensuring data quality Monitoring product availability and taking action when supply imbalances exist 
• Assisting partners in identifying financial resources 
• Determining which products to obtain 

This course is also highly relevant for in-country managers from donor agencies that provide health commodities. The course will be conducted in English.
Please note that course delegates should attend the Overview of Supply Chain Management Course or a similar course first, prior to attending the Quantification of health commodities course. Basic knowledge of the Supply Chain is required before quantification is to be addressed.

Important Facts 

Facilitators 

S BUYS ACADEMY facilitators with excellent understanding of the local environment will deliver the course. These facilitators not only have considerable knowledge of logistics theory, but also have first-hand experience assessing and designing country-specific logistics systems.

 Visas 

Visa requirements will depend on the participant’s country of origin. Please contact your local South African embassy or High Commission for more information. 

Course 

Dates Courses will be presented during the following days: 

Monday 26th of October – Friday 30th of October 2015 (5 days) 

Participants should plan to arrive at least one day before the course begins. Conditions apply. 

Location 

The course will be presented in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Potchefstroom is a picturesque university town about 120km from Johannesburg (travelling time usually about an hour and fifteen minutes). 

Cost Participants will be required to pay US$ 1, 500.00 to cover tuition, training material, conference facilities and lunch. Please note: all other expenses, including accommodation, breakfast, dinner, travelling expenses and incidentals are for the participant’s own account and responsibility to arrange. 

How to apply

 Contact Mr.Evans Mwemezi 

 Tel: +25 5 754 876688 

 Email: calmevans@gmail.com

 Presentation of Course under license from

 USAID | Deliver Project

 Contact Ms. Motomoke Eomba John Snow Inc. 1616 Fort Myer Drive Arlington, VA 22209 Tel: +1 703 528 7474 Fax: +1 703 528 7480