JOB VACANCY - MDH

JOB VACANCY

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non for profit Tanzanian organization that focuses primarily on making contribution to the nation in addressing public health priorities through evidence based interventions, education and research. MDH in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Association of Gynecologist and Obstetricians in Tanzania (AGOTA) are pleased to announce a call for applications for Field Supervisor position in a new collaborative study. This research study will investigate ‘the Impact and performance of Institutionalizing immediate PostPartum IUD services as a routine part of Antenatal counseling and delivery room services in Tanzania.

Field Supervisor 

Reports to: Study Coordinator 

Job Summary: 

The field supervisor will play an essential role in data collection for the PPIUD intervention sites (six regions) working closely with the study coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 The field supervisor will be responsible to oversee PPIUD project activities including recruitment of the clients, follow up of clients, daily follow up of recruitment, follow up at the respective regions, supervision of the data collection process, and liaise with the study coordinator. In addition, he/she should be willing to perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other superiors at MDH.

The position will start as soon as possible with a minimum 1-year contract. 

Qualifications: 

 Experience in Health Research is a major positive.
 An ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili
 A Minimum of bachelor’s degree in biological or social sciences.
Master’s degree is an added advantage
 At least 2 years working as a supervisor in health research.
 Able to work independently and in team
 Commitment to work and adhere to work regulations
 Maintains confidentiality in all aspects

TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates for the above position should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, attach their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three references.

Applications should be submitted by Thursday 26th, November 2015 to the the Human Resource Manager, through email at mdh@mdh-tz.org Tanzania. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.