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.

Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Employment Opportunity

October 2015

TITLE:                        Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Reporting                         Board of Trustees

LOCATION –             Dar-Es-Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW: 

The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa’s most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 60 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation with a mission to develop and sustain Health Research and Resource Institute capable of generating new knowledge and relevant information for international health policy and action. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is an internationally recognized, highly visible scientist and opinion maker in international health. He/she will be directly answerable to the IHI Board of Trustees and will have a primary responsibility for strategic scientific leadership and maintaining IHI as a global expert in international health and as global and national opinion leader. The CEO has first-line responsibility for management and custodianship of Institutional resources as the Chief Scientific Officer, Accounting officer, effective communicator and advocate. 

Duties and Responsibility will be but not limited to the following

·         Lead and develop IHI scientifically and managerially

·         Lead the development of the IHI vision and strategy adapted to the evolving global context, monitor its implementation and report on milestones to the Board of Trustees

·         Serve as an Ex Officio member on the Board of Trustees

·         Use own national and international network to acquire new projects in international health

·         Lead fundraising initiatives

Qualifications and experience

·         Medical Doctor and/or PhD in any field of global/international health

·         MBA /Cooperate Management will be an added advantage

·         More than 10 years’ experience in research and research-cum-action in Sub-Sahara Africa and resource constrained environments elsewhere

·         Proven leadership and management skills to work with science and implementation consortia

·         Demonstrated management expertise and experience in research institutions with more than 200 professional staff

·         Demonstrated expertise and experience in ensuring financial accountability to international standards

·         Demonstrated ability to mobilize long term institutional research and/or translational/ implementation funding

·         Demonstrated experience of working within an institutional setting involving Board relations Proven experience of working in a multi- and trans-cultural environment

·         Demonstrated expertise and experience in negotiation skills with institutional governing bodies, governmental authorities, donors and the public at large

·         The candidate must have excellent verbal and written English language skills. Other languages will be considered an advantage

Personal characteristics (competencies necessary for the role)

·         Strong integrative leadership skills (internally & with external partners)

·         Sound decision making skills

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Strategic thinker in a changing global, regional and national context 

·         Resilient and able to work well under pressure

·         Multitasking and good in prioritizing

·         Team building skills

·         Mentor skills

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidate.

Mode of application

Candidates meeting the above job requirements should provide a one page covering letter, their detailed curriculum vitae starting with the most recent position, a detailed scientific publication list, contact details (address, e-mail, telephone numbers) of three professional and one personal referee, as well as photocopies of academic and professional certificates.

If your career objectives match this challenging roles please send send your application to advisory@tz.pw.com by 15^th December 2015(midnight East African Time)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted