The 37th meeting of the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD)

The 37th meeting of the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from16-20 November 2015. At the meeting, the ECDD will review a number of substances with potential for dependence, abuse and harm to health. It will make recommendations to the UN Secretary-General on the need for and the level of international control of the substances (refer to: http://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/ecdd/en/).

An open session will be held onMonday 16 November from 9am till 11 am. Those interested in attending the session can register by emailingecddsecretariat@who.int<mailto:ecddsecretariat@who.int>
by Friday 6 November, at the latest. If you wish to make a statement during the open session, this should be conveyed in the RSVP email. Please note there are a limited number of time slots, therefore we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
The agenda will be released shortly.

Please note that any expenses incurred as a result of participation in the open session are entirely the responsibility of the attendee.

Secretariat, Expert Committee on Drug Dependence
World Health Organisation
Geneva, Switzerland

Clinical Data Management Consultant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Pangaea Global AIDS is seeking a Clinical Data Management Consultant to provide short term technical assistance to a methadone treatment program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Reports To: Vice President of Research and Social Policy; FLSA Status: Exempt. The consultancy is available immediately, for a four month assignment in Tanzania with possible extension. Key deliverables under this scope of work include: development of a data base using ACCESS or similar software to capture data from multiple clinical data forms per clients at up to three methadone treatment facilities; standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data entry of the data from the forms into the database; training of data entry clerks and oversight of data entry process, including quality assurance and control; construction of a clean data analysis data set; final report of data analyzed for presentation to study team.

Key Activities: Project Management: Develops workplan and timeline for tasks required to fulfill scope of work and, once approved, manages deliverables related by completing tasks according to workplan. Data Management and Analysis: Develops data base, data entry and data management systems and SOPs for capturing and analyzing clinical data; trains data entry staff; oversees and ensures high quality of data through the data entry process; generates reports for tracking data quality; performs data analysis as per requested by study team. Report and Manuscript Development: Conducts literature reviews and compiles report for study team on data analyzed to ongoing take-away dosing for methadone treatment. Research and IRB Protocol Development: Develop research protocols and submissions to ethical review boards, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: MPH in epidemiology and biostatistics, or other relevant master degree required, higher level degree considered an asset. Comfortable living and working in Tanzania for short term. Ability to design data-entry data bases, and manage, merge and ensure high-quality of data entered and managed. Ability to conduct data analysis including basic frequencies, and conducting multi-variable analyses of time series data. Familiarity and understanding of key populations’ communities, including being comfortable working with people who use and inject drugs. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality, independent judgment and be comfortable with multiple tasks with conflicting priorities. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; can clearly explain reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Adapts to changes in work duties and organizational structure. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, works with others to solve complex problems. Ability to work comfortably with diverse populations, with sensitivity to issues concerning HIV and all disabilities. Responds efficiently and cordially to requests for service and assistance, reacts well under pressure. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Stata, ACASI software, and Microsoft Access. Ability to fulfill professional expectations of accountability, active collaboration, commitment, communication, diversity and professionalism. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit résumé and a cover letter highlighting relevant past experience and why you are interested in working at Pangaea to: Email: contact@pangaeaglobal.org; Subject: Clinical Data Management Consultant; Attn: Megan Dunbar. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the potential volume of responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vacancy in Essential Drugs and Medicines - WHO Bangladesh

https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=32147&vaclng=en

Technical Officer - Essential Drugs and Medicines
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: SE/CO/BAN/TIP/2015/4

Title: Technical Officer - Essential Drugs and Medicines
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract:  Two Years
Date: 6 October 2015

Application Deadline: 26 October 2015
(14 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications

Duty Station:  Dhaka, Bangladesh

Organization unit: SEARO Countries (SE_ACO) /
SE_BAN WR Office, Bangladesh (SE_BAN)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The WHO Country Office collaborates with the Government of Bangladesh and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to provide technical assistance to the Government in the formulation of national drug policies, strategies and plan of actions and developing guidelines and tools for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions for improving access of essential medicines related activities; and in the strengthening of the capacity of the NRA and NCL.

Description of duties:
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to the Bangladesh Country Office, direct supervision of the WHO Country Office Health Systems Team Leader, and working in close collaboration with the Regional Office advisor on essential drugs and medicines; and the health system team in the country office, the incumbent will be working with the national authorities and other relevant stakeholders to:

-Provide technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh in the development/improvement; implementation and evaluation of its national policies, strategies and plans as related to essential drugs and medicines; other medical products & technologies;.

-Provide technical assistance to the government and relevant authorities on strengthening the rational use of drugs and medicines and anti-microbial resistance;

-Provide technical support towards the strengthening of the Directorate General of Drug Administration in regard to its regulatory functions of drugs and medicines (including vaccines);

-Assist in the strengthening of integrated, people-centered health service delivery, with a focus on improving the quantification, procurement and the drug supply chain management system;

-Assist the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening its regulatory framework towards intellectual property rights and the trade of medical products (drugs, medicines and vaccines) and technologies;

-Support the generation of evidence and increased demand for the use of information in the policy process as related to essential drugs and medicines (including its rational use);

-Establish and maintain collaboration with outside partners and stakeholders including UN Organizations, the Global Fund, GAVI, BMGF, the World Bank and other multi and bi-lateral organizations, civil society and professional associations that are involved in improving access to quality assured drugs and medicines;

-Manage the WHO related work plan activities (including contractual arrangements) in regard to essential drugs and medicines, anti-microbial resistance, regulatory functions of the national drug authority, medical technology, and intellectual property rights, including the recruitment of short term experts as required.

-Contribute to Universal Health Coverage related efforts with a focus on Essential Drugs and Medicines;

-Support efforts towards strengthening the stewardship and good governance functions related to Essential Drugs and Medicines and in general contribute to overall efforts on health systems development;

-Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

-Submit an assignment report upon completion of assignment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
University degree in pharmacy or medicine with post graduate degree in public health or health management or pharmacology or pharmaceutical management related area

Desirable:
Additional training in drug supply management and/pharmacovigilance.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. The list can be accessed through this link:http://www.whed.net/

Skills:
Essential:
Demonstrated expertise in national drug policies, rational drug use, quality assurance and use of WHO standards and guidelines on pre-qualification of essential medicines and vaccines.

Desirable:
Knowledge on supply chain management and ablity to identify bottlenecks and provide appropriate solutions.
Demonstrated experience in inter-sectoral collaboration and ability to work with other agencies and development partners.

Competencies:
1.Teamwork
2.Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3.Communication
4.Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5.Moving forward in a changing environment

Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.

Experience:
Essential:
At least seven years of relevant experience in essential drugs and medicines policies; rational drug use principles (selection, prescribing and dispensing) in low income settings; and public health, some of which should have been obtained in an international context.

Desirable:
Experience in pharmaceutical regulation and quality control (medicines and health legislation, surveillance system); and procurement and supply chain management (good procurement practices, good distribution practices, good storage practices, good pharmacy practices).

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Additional Information:
WHO's salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a base salary and a post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates. Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO:

http://www.who.int to learn more about WHO's operations
http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

Mobility
Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 68,294 at single rate
USD 73,338 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment: 43.1 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation

JOB OPPORTUNITIES- SAUTI; JHPIEGO

Sauti is a 5-year USAID-funded award being implemented by Jhpiego-Tanzania in collaboration with partners EngenderHealth, PACT and NIMR/Mwanza.  

The goal of Sauti is to contribute to the improved health of all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in support of the Government Tanzania through deploying new, and/or enhancing existing, vulnerability-tailored high-quality combination HIV prevention; positive health, dignity and prevention (PHDP); and family planning (FP) services for key and vulnerable populations (KVP) in selected regions of Tanzania.  Anticipated project results include:  1) Increased and timely use of HIV prevention and FP services; 2) Improved positive behaviors and social norms at the individual and community levels; 3) Reduced vulnerability of women through novel structural interventions; and 4) Increasingly sustainable comprehensive HIV prevention services for KVP.

The project is currently being implemented in 15 selected districts in Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Shinyanga and Dar es Salaam regions. Starting 1 October 2015, the project is expanding to selected additional districts in Mbeya, Lindi, Tabora, Morogoro, Morogoro, Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions.

Jhpiego is therefore seeking to recruit a team of experienced medical, public health, program, and finance professionals to implement this exciting initiative.

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Zonal Program Manager     (1 position in Dar es Salaam and 1 position in Kilimanjaro)

                                                                                                     

Position Overview: The Zonal Program Manager will be responsible for coordination, implementation and oversight of all Sauti activities in the assigned regions constituting a zone (i.e. Eastern Zone Manager will oversee implementation in Lindi, Morogoro and Dar es Salaam, and the Northern Zone Manager will oversee implementation in Moshi and Arusha). The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing coordination, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of program activities at the zonal level; as well as participating in the management of finances, procurement, sub-grantees and human resources. S/he will build and maintain partnerships with the regional government and other key KVP stakeholders in the three regions. Under the leadership and supervision of the Program Director, s/he will work closely with Regional and District authorities, Health Teams, KVP-focused CBOs/CSOs, Community Leaders, KVP groups, and PLHIV groups to implement an integrated package of KVP-centered HIV prevention interventions.

Job requirements:

·         Advanced degree in program management (e.g. MBA), healthcare management or other relevant field.  Degree in clinical medicine or nursing desirable.

·         At least 8 years demonstrated experience implementing and managing healthcare programs (This includes human resources, procurement and sub-grantee management, development of regional strategies, budget and work plans)

·         Experience in managing a large office and professional staff

·         Proven leadership in team building, and demonstrated ability to achieve results

·         Extensive knowledge of the local health systems

·         Previous experience and understanding of USG funded programs

·         Experience of working with KVP or related programs

·         Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: HIV/AIDS, STIs and/or Family Planning

·         Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships with local government, key stakeholders and other agencies

·         Demonstrated experience in writing quarterly and annual report, as well as documentation of program results

·         Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili

·         Ability to travel up to 60%

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Deputy Zonal Program Manager   (1 position in Tabora)

Position Overview: Under supervision of the Zonal Program Manager (based in Shinyanga), the Deputy Zonal Program Manager will be responsible for coordination, implementation and oversight of all Sauti activities in Igunga, Nzega and Tabora Municipal. S/he will participate in the management of finances, procurement, sub-grantees and human resources. The incumbent will build and maintain partnerships with the regional government and other key KVP stakeholders in the region. Under the leadership and supervision of the Zonal Program Manager, s/he will work closely with Regional and District authorities, Health Teams, KVP-focused CBOs/CSOs, Community Leaders, KVP groups, and PLHIV groups to implement an integrated package of KVP-centered HIV prevention interventions.

Job requirements:

·         Advanced degree in program management (e.g. MBA), healthcare management or other relevant field.  Degree in clinical medicine or nursing desirable.

·         At least 5 years demonstrated experience implementing and managing healthcare programs (This includes human resources, procurement and sub-grantee management, development of regional strategies, budget and work plans)

·         Experience in managing a mid-sized office and professional staff

·         Proven leadership in team building, and demonstrated ability to achieve results

·         Extensive knowledge of the local health systems

·         Previous experience and understanding of USG funded programs

·         Experience of working with KVP or related programs

·         Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: HIV/AIDS, STIs and/or Family Planning

·         Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships with local government, key stakeholders and other agencies

·         Demonstrated experience in writing quarterly and annual report, as well as documentation of program results

·         Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili

·         Ability to travel up to 60%

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Senior Biomedical Prevention and Treatment Advisor (1 Position, based in Dar es Salaam)

Position Overview: The Senior Biomedical Prevention/Treatment Advisor will serve as the main technical advisor for all Sauti KVP-focused HIV biomedical prevention interventions. S/he will lead the design and oversee the implementation of culturally appropriate biomedical interventions at the national and regional level. The incumbent will provide technical guidance, monitoring and technical assistance to the MOHSW, R/CHMTs, CBOs, HIV/AIDS care and treatment partners, and other KVP-focused stakeholders in Tanzania. S/he will work with the Technical Director to ensure that comprehensive HIV prevention is built and sustained across the local and central government structures, and local CBOs. The candidate will also work closely with the MOHSW’s National AIDS Control Program (NACP), Ministry of Home Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government, and TACAIDS, cooperating partners and other stakeholders in the areas of HIV/AIDS biomedical prevention to support the implementation of national level health policies and strategies in relation to KVP-programming.  S/he will promote and ensure proper integration of HIV biomedical prevention activities with other activities particularly those related to reproductive health, family planning, and tuberculosis. S/he will participate in the design and implementation of operational research to inform programming.  S/he will supervise Regional Biomedical Advisors in all Sauti regions.

Job requirements:

•          Medical degree (doctor, clinical officer or nurse) required, with additional post-graduate training in medical or public health desirable

•          At least 8 years demonstrated experience working in one or more areas of biomedical HIV prevention including:  HIV care and treatment (required), HIV counseling and testing, PMTCT, home-based care, voluntary medical male circumcision, or other applicable area.

·         Experience in managing a large HIV prevention and treatment portfolio, including provision of clinical services  (HIV/AIDS ART, PMTCT)

·         Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature HIV/AIDS, family planning, TB and STIs

·         Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in training, facilitation, team building and coordination

·         Experience in managing a team of 10 or more professional staff

·         Strong change management, results-oriented and decision-making skills

·         Strong leadership and technical capacity to support service delivery, especially at the community level

·         Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform

·         Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.

·         Experience and understanding of USAID-funded programs

·         Experience in KVP programming

·         Experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating HIV public health programs

·         Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 60%

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Biomedical Advisor (1 position in Kilimanjaro)

Position Overview: The Biomedical Advisor will provide technical oversight and direction for the biomedical interventions in the region. S/he will collaborate with the Biomedical/Treatment Advisor in Dar to provide technical assistance on the provision of KVP-focused HIV prevention, family planning, STIs, GBV and TB screening. S/he will collaborate and build the capacity of care and treatment and FP implementers in the region in provision of KVP-friendly services. The incumbent will also provide guidance, monitoring and technical assistance on biomedical/treatment services to the MOHSW, R/CHMTs, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment partners, and KVP-focused CBOs in the specific regions. S/he will provide technical and programmatic assistance that incorporates evidence-based best practices in the design, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV biomedical prevention and treatment programming, and work closely with MOHSW and other government and non-government agencies to implement culturally appropriate interventions, advocating for increased community based interventions.  S/he will work with the Technical Director to ensure that that comprehensive HIV prevention is built and sustained across the local and central government structures, and local CBOs.  S/he will promote and ensure proper integration of HIV biomedical prevention activities with other activities particularly those related to reproductive health, family planning, and tuberculosis.

Job requirements:

•          Medical degree (doctor or nursing) required, with additional post-graduate training in public health desirable

•          At least 8 years demonstrated experience working in one or more areas of biomedical HIV prevention including:  HIV care and treatment (required), HIV counseling and testing, PMTCT, home-based care, and/or voluntary medical male circumcision.

·         Experience in overseeing the technical implementation of an HIV prevention and treatment  or related clinical services portfolio

·         Proven supervision and leadership skills, as well as skills in training, facilitation, team building and coordination

·         Strong leadership and technical capacity to support service delivery, especially at the community level

·         Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.

·         Experience in KVP or related programs

·         Experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating HIV public health programs

·         Experience working in the Tanzanian public health sector highly desirable particularly in areas of HTC, HIV care and treatment, family planning, and TB.

·         Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature HIV/AIDS, family planning, TB and STIs

·         Strong change management, results-oriented and decision-making skills

·         Experience working with USG programs is highly desirable

·         Experience and understanding of the PEPFAR framework is desirable

·         Ability to travel up to 30%

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The Commodities & Logistics Management Technical Advisor (1 position in Dar es Salaam)

Position Overview

The Commodities & Logistics Management Technical Advisor will provide technical, management and coordination services to Sauti team. S/he will be responsible for accurate planning, implementation, and effective management of all commodities necessary for the delivery of community –based HIV testing and counseling, family planning, sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment services, and other related services. The incumbent will be responsible for forecasting, ordering, specialized handling, storage, distribution, monitoring utilization, and reporting of logistics data in line with Sauti Commodity and Supplies Logistics System. S/he will ensure effective systems are put in place to track inventory from the point of receiving (i.e. Sauti Procurement Team and/or Regional/District Health Facilities), storage, dispatch, and distribution level. S/he will also ensure that the inventory movement and details are tracked up to the disposal level. The incumbent will work with CBHTC+ Logistics Assistants and the biomedical team at large to ensure timely distribution of HIV/FP and other commodities to all Sauti regions; and will collaborate with the Stores Officers located at various Jhpiego warehouses. S/he will also engage with central and zonal SCMS/MSD focal persons to ensure consistent and uninterrupted supply of HIV/FP commodities and other materials. S/he will provide technical assistance to the regional/district authorities by engaging Pharmacists, Laboratory Technologists, Supply Officers, R/DACCs, and R/DRCHCOs. S/he will also be responsible for the preparation and submission of various reports to Sauti leadership, MOHSW, R/CHMT and the donor, and represent Sauti in various national, regional and HIV/FP implementing partners’ commodities security and logistics technical working groups. 

Job requirements:

·         Minimum of diploma in Nursing, Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy, or equivalent

·         At least five (3) years of experience in project management, supervisory duties or equivalent experience

·         At least three (3) years’ experience in logistics/supply chain management and/or public health commodities management, especially HIV testing and family planning commodities;

·         Experience in Inventory and Asset Management

·         Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) relevant to the work and eagerness and ability to learn Forecasting and Supply planning software (Pipeline, Lab Tool)

·         Excellent report writing skills and high level of computer literacy with strong communication skills (verbal and written)

·         Ability to handle a variety of different assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines. 

·         Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to advocate and bring about consensus with senior government officials and numerous stakeholders;

·         Previous experience working with USG funded programs, development agencies, URT  and local implementing partners

·         Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.

·         Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.

·         Ability to travel up to 60%

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Clinical Services (HIV/Family Planning) Program Officer (1 position in Kilimanjaro and 1 position in Tabora)

Position Overview: The Clinical Services (HIV/Family Planning) Program Officer   will provide technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV/FP services to both key populations (KPs) and vulnerable populations (VPs) in drop in centers (DICs), designated health facilities near hotspots, and through mobile/outreach services. S/he will responsible for the overall management of clinical service provision at site level including point of care CD4 testing, and contribute to the systematization and establishment of referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other services. S/he will provide oversight in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services, TB, GBV, alcohol and drug screening and referrals, care and treatment referrals and provision of adherence counseling for KVPs with HIV. The incumbent will also collaborate with the family planning leads to ensure quality and safe delivery of family planning services at designated sites, using both short and long acting FP methods. The incumbent will also conduct trainings on provision of KVP-friendly services, and lead the mentorship/apprenticeship program in select KVP centers of excellence. S/he will be the main overseer of all clinical care related services for KVPs, including addressing the health needs of KVPs PLHIVs. S/he will also collaborate with MOHSW, care and treatment implementers, home-based care partners, and communities to support KVPs’ retention within HIV prevention and treatment continuum, and connecting clinical services to KVPs at home.

Job requirements:

·         Medical, clinical officer or nursing degree, advanced degree in public health, MBA

·         At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment, and family planning

·         Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and  treatment, and family planning

·         Experience in KVP-focused clinical services is a plus

·         Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in both English and Kiswahili

·         Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring

·         The ability to liaise with senior MOHSW officials from national, regional and district level  and representatives  of NGOs/ CBOs

·         Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzania healthcare system, particularly the public health system

·         Ability to travel up to 30%

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 position in Dar es Salaam)

Position Overview: The M&E officer will be responsible for the routine monitoring of all the activity programs in alignment with the Sauti M&E plan and the performance monitoring plan. S/he will work closely with the regional M&E Officers to operate efficient systems in Dar es Salaam, Lindi and Morogoro region. S/he will provide timely and relevant information to Senior M&E Advisor, program and technical staff, and other project stakeholders. S/he will contribute to strengthening the M&E capacity of sub-grantees. S/he will also participate in Sauti research activities and support consultants as required.

Job requirements:

·         University degree in demography,  statistics, sociology, community development, and/or other relevant disciplines

·         Post-graduate diploma in M&E desirable

·         Strong computer skills; be able to run Pivot tables, SPSS

·         3- 5 years of work experience supporting M&E of activities in one or more of the following fields,  HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, or  family planning

·         Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health and/or development projects

·         Experience in monitoring and tracking performance indicators

·         Experience of using database to track and record project indicators

·         Experience in using qualitative and quantitative methodologies in supporting operational research

·         Experience in writing monthly and quarterly data reports

·         Demonstrated ability in project report writing and publications

·         Ability to effectively communicate project monitoring performance indicators to partners

·         Experience of working in USG funded programs in an added advantage

·         Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong eye for detail.

·         Effective training/facilitation skills

·         Experience of working in a research environment or information-generating context.
Strong interpersonal skills.

·         Demonstrated skills in working with sub-grantees to strengthen their M&E capacity

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

·         Ability to travel up to 40% of time

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Data Manager (1 position in Tabora and 1 position in Kilimanjaro)

Position Overview:  The Data Manager is responsible for providing high quality data entry, data management and quality control of data. S/he is also responsible for running outputs and cross-checking with the original data source to ensure accuracy, and running reports for program managers. In addition, the data manager will be responsible for conducting internal data quality assessments and developing data quality improvement plans.  The person in this position must be able to work independently, be experienced in data management using databases, and preferably be comfortable working in health facilities.

Job requirements:

·         Diploma in IT, EMR, - Bachelor Degree will be an added advantage.

·         2 – 5 years of experience working with data entry and management

·         Trained in Ms Excel, Ms Access, Epi-info, SPSS, and other software

·         Experience working with health data and input to the Health Management Information System

·         Experience working with providers and client level  data

·         Experience with DQA, and developing data quality improvement plans

·         Experience working with databases and software programs, including PROMIS

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

·         Ability to travel up to 30% of time

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Admin Assistant (1 position in Kilimanjaro)

Position Overview: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and office support to the Sauti Kilimanjaro office to ensure smooth running of the office. This includes providing administrative/office support to visitors and/or consultants.  Assist with the maintenance of office assets, stores management and requesting for supplies/equipment needed for the Office. S/he will work closely with the Regional Program Manager, Kilimanjaro to ensure administrative functions are implemented and will proactively identify gaps and make suggestions for improvement.

Job requirements:

·         Minimum Diploma in Office Administration or related field and/or minimum 2 years relevant experience

·         Secretarial training and office/Administration management.

·         Experience working in a busy office within the private sector especially with an international organization

·         Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.

·         Basic store keeping or asset management experience will be an added advantage

·         Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

·         A broad variety of administrative, office management and computer skills

·         Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.

·         Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

·         Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization

·         Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

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Program Assistant (1 position in Dar es Salaam and 1 position in Kilimanjaro)

Position Overview: To provide activity planning and implementation support for the Sauti Program activities, including workshops, trainings, conferences, field surveys, project assessments, meetings etc.

Job requirements:

·         Degree in social science or related degree; or Advanced Diploma with a good pass in English.  Secretarial training and office management skills highly desirable.

·         Demonstrated basic accounting skills with experience in petty cash management.

·         Excellent computer skills (including MsWord, and MsExcel)

·         Previous experience in administration including development of budgets and correspondence

·         Previous experience in organizing meetings, agendas and handling cash advance payments

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills

·         Previous experience working with USG funded programs and local implementing partners is highly desired

·         Ability to work in an efficient and prompt manner in areas of correspondence, logistics for local travel, filing, and record-keeping.

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili

·         Ability to travel up to 40% time

FOR ALL POSITIONS - Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience.

To apply please indicate the position title and region of reference on the envelop or subject line of your e-mail.  Applications should also include an up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, a cover letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of these elements will NOT be considered.  

The application should be addressed to:

Senior Human Resource Manager

Jhpiego

Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria

PO Box 9170

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

OR send the application through email at:  HRTZ@jhpiego.net 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is 9^th November, 2015 at 5.00pm.