REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager
IMA World Health is US Faith-based International organization providing support in various health related programs in partners' countries. IMA also provides essential products, including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and services for emergency. IMA provides support to health and development programs for overseas health partners (churches, faith-based organizations, relief organizations and public agencies).
IMA through USAID Funds is supporting the implementation of National Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme in 7 Regions [Lindi, Mtwara, Pwani, Rukwa, Dodoma, Singida, Tabora and Mwanza)
Specific Responsibilities
Take part and contribute in budget development in line with approved work-plans and assist to conduct
periodical reviews of both programs and budgets when the need arises.
Under direction of the senior program manager and in collaboration with M & E Officer take part and contribute in program planning, implementation and evaluation activities
Assist and facilitate the processes of local partner's integration of all NTD areas in the mainstream health care delivery system at district levels.
Liaise closely with District Health Management Teams (DHMT) as well as other relevant local partners for a harmonized and smooth running of program activities
Support IMA NTD senior program manager and local partners to follow up NTD program implementation and with the M&E officer assist in the design of a monitoring and evaluation plan in line with National NTD program framework
Under the direction of the senior program manager take part in developing a comprehensive advocacy
strategy and local community mobilization plans
Ensure and maintain a high quality program implementation approach, monitoring and evaluation also assist in capacity building of partners in the district s
Conduct regular field visits to partners in the program areas for both technical support and monitoring
Assist with report writing both for program activities and timely dissemination of the same
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Tanzanian National with five or more years of program management in a mid-level position in a reputable organization an international NGO / Donor funded or big health research program
3+ years experience in managing multi-partner, multi-site, multi-district based programs and partners
including government is MUST;
3+ years' experience in management oflarge public health interventions based projects Adequate
knowledge of PC NTDs in Tanzania and the WHO recommended strategy for their control/elimination:
Experience managing NTD project is a plus .
Track record in the management of budgets and finances - a plus; Track record of working at speed and producing results in high pressured work environment;
Experience and adequate skills in strategic planning and budgeting: Experience building planning and budgeting capacity of partners is a plus
Experience development of advocacy strategies and conductirig advocacy meetings involving mid to high level decision makers
Ability and willingness to travel to the field for extended periods oftime;
Computer literate and good presentation skills; Good interpersonal and communication skills in Kiswahili and English Languages;
Project proposal writing skills and experience is a plus
Minimum Academic Qualifications
MD or a Degree in Health related discipline, with Masters in public health and or MSC tropical medicine
or a combination of equivalent qualification and work experiences.
IMA World Health is US Faith-based International organization providing support in various health related programs in partners' countries. IMA also provides essential products, including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and services for emergency. IMA provides support to health and development programs for overseas health partners (churches, faith-based organizations, relief organizations and public agencies).
IMA through USAID Funds is supporting the implementation of National Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme in 7 Regions [Lindi, Mtwara, Pwani, Rukwa, Dodoma, Singida, Tabora and Mwanza)
Specific Responsibilities
Take part and contribute in budget development in line with approved work-plans and assist to conduct
periodical reviews of both programs and budgets when the need arises.
Under direction of the senior program manager and in collaboration with M & E Officer take part and contribute in program planning, implementation and evaluation activities
Assist and facilitate the processes of local partner's integration of all NTD areas in the mainstream health care delivery system at district levels.
Liaise closely with District Health Management Teams (DHMT) as well as other relevant local partners for a harmonized and smooth running of program activities
Support IMA NTD senior program manager and local partners to follow up NTD program implementation and with the M&E officer assist in the design of a monitoring and evaluation plan in line with National NTD program framework
Under the direction of the senior program manager take part in developing a comprehensive advocacy
strategy and local community mobilization plans
Ensure and maintain a high quality program implementation approach, monitoring and evaluation also assist in capacity building of partners in the district s
Conduct regular field visits to partners in the program areas for both technical support and monitoring
Assist with report writing both for program activities and timely dissemination of the same
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Tanzanian National with five or more years of program management in a mid-level position in a reputable organization an international NGO / Donor funded or big health research program
3+ years experience in managing multi-partner, multi-site, multi-district based programs and partners
including government is MUST;
3+ years' experience in management oflarge public health interventions based projects Adequate
knowledge of PC NTDs in Tanzania and the WHO recommended strategy for their control/elimination:
Experience managing NTD project is a plus .
Track record in the management of budgets and finances - a plus; Track record of working at speed and producing results in high pressured work environment;
Experience and adequate skills in strategic planning and budgeting: Experience building planning and budgeting capacity of partners is a plus
Experience development of advocacy strategies and conductirig advocacy meetings involving mid to high level decision makers
Ability and willingness to travel to the field for extended periods oftime;
Computer literate and good presentation skills; Good interpersonal and communication skills in Kiswahili and English Languages;
Project proposal writing skills and experience is a plus
Minimum Academic Qualifications
MD or a Degree in Health related discipline, with Masters in public health and or MSC tropical medicine
or a combination of equivalent qualification and work experiences.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates should send their Application Letters with detailed CV's and copies of certificates and testimonials to the
Country Director, IMA World Health, Plot No.ISl, Migombani Street,
P.O. Box 9260,
Dar es Salaam.
Deadline: 28 Nov 2014
The applicant should write a one page motivational letter
for the position, not later than 4.00.p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvasses will automatically be disqualified.
Country Director, IMA World Health, Plot No.ISl, Migombani Street,
P.O. Box 9260,
Dar es Salaam.
Deadline: 28 Nov 2014
The applicant should write a one page motivational letter
for the position, not later than 4.00.p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvasses will automatically be disqualified.
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