Senior Technical Officer, Newborn and Child health [1 Position, based in Mwanza]Grade: 8
Position Overview: This position will coordinate implementation of USAID BORESHA AFY A activities on newborn and child health (NCH) in respective regions in the lake and western zones, The Sr. Technical office" will support the program with in assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of training programs and clinical services. S/he will work closely with RICHMTs to ensure delivery of quality newborn and child health care services in health facilities and communities. This includes capacity building on IMCI, ETAT, KMC, HBB and ENC for service providers through training, coaching and mentoring; implementation of service protocols and standards; and data collection for service improvement.
Position Reports To: Technical Advisor, Newborn and Child health
Qualifications and Requirements:
A clinical degree or equivalent qualification (MD, AMO or nursing/Midwifery)-. A master's degree in a health related field is a plus
• A record of being proficient in specific Newborn and Child Health clinical service if provision
• Certified at least 2 years clinical training experience for theory and practice; excellent facilitation skills including delivering an interactive presentation, participatory and experiential methods
Pharmacist/Supply Chain Technical Advisor [1 position based in Dar es Salaam]
Position Overview:
The Pharmacist Supply Chain Technical Advisor position will provide overall technical management and coordination of supply chain activities for multiple projects managed by Jhpiego Tanzania which currently include Maternal, newborn and Child Health, Family Planning (FP), Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Essential Medicines (EM) commodity groups. The Pharmacist Supply Chain Technical Advisor will provide technical and programmatic leadership for planning, managing, and reporting on all health commodities supply chain management activities to support Jhpiego programs. S/he will 'provide technical guidance and leadership to program teams and provide' technical' assistance and lead coordination/collaboration with national supply chain stakeholders to ensure supplies and commodities are available at the last mile for program effectiveness' and integrate sustainability 'planning in programs supply chain management. In addition, s/he will supervise Jhpiego's pharmaceutical warehouse .ensuring .the organization meets all necessary legal and technical requirements in procuring, storing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to project beneficiaries as prescribed by local authorities and the donors. She/he will be expected to provide overall guidance in logistics management and serve as Jhpiego main point of contact for supply chain related activities.
Technical Advisor –Family Planning/Postpartum Family Planning (FP/PPFP) 1 position based in Mwanza
Position Overview:
The Technical advisor for family planning/Postpartum Family Planning (FP/PPFP) will over see tailored implementation of postpartum FP interventions into the essential services package in Project-supported regions: S/he will be responsible to work at the national level to provide inputs into strategic and technical Family Planning documents. With the Mwanza-based Technical-Lead for FP and each regional Technical Officer for FP, s/he will support the rollout of in-service coaching, mentoring and supportive supervision ' for facility and community-based health care providers and will provide technical support to-the Project's objectives in Zanzibar as needed
Position Overview: This position will coordinate implementation of USAID BORESHA AFY A activities on newborn and child health (NCH) in respective regions in the lake and western zones, The Sr. Technical office" will support the program with in assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of training programs and clinical services. S/he will work closely with RICHMTs to ensure delivery of quality newborn and child health care services in health facilities and communities. This includes capacity building on IMCI, ETAT, KMC, HBB and ENC for service providers through training, coaching and mentoring; implementation of service protocols and standards; and data collection for service improvement.
Position Reports To: Technical Advisor, Newborn and Child health
Qualifications and Requirements:
A clinical degree or equivalent qualification (MD, AMO or nursing/Midwifery)-. A master's degree in a health related field is a plus
• A record of being proficient in specific Newborn and Child Health clinical service if provision
• Certified at least 2 years clinical training experience for theory and practice; excellent facilitation skills including delivering an interactive presentation, participatory and experiential methods
Pharmacist/Supply Chain Technical Advisor [1 position based in Dar es Salaam]
Position Overview:
The Pharmacist Supply Chain Technical Advisor position will provide overall technical management and coordination of supply chain activities for multiple projects managed by Jhpiego Tanzania which currently include Maternal, newborn and Child Health, Family Planning (FP), Malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Essential Medicines (EM) commodity groups. The Pharmacist Supply Chain Technical Advisor will provide technical and programmatic leadership for planning, managing, and reporting on all health commodities supply chain management activities to support Jhpiego programs. S/he will 'provide technical guidance and leadership to program teams and provide' technical' assistance and lead coordination/collaboration with national supply chain stakeholders to ensure supplies and commodities are available at the last mile for program effectiveness' and integrate sustainability 'planning in programs supply chain management. In addition, s/he will supervise Jhpiego's pharmaceutical warehouse .ensuring .the organization meets all necessary legal and technical requirements in procuring, storing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to project beneficiaries as prescribed by local authorities and the donors. She/he will be expected to provide overall guidance in logistics management and serve as Jhpiego main point of contact for supply chain related activities.
Technical Advisor –Family Planning/Postpartum Family Planning (FP/PPFP) 1 position based in Mwanza
Position Overview:
The Technical advisor for family planning/Postpartum Family Planning (FP/PPFP) will over see tailored implementation of postpartum FP interventions into the essential services package in Project-supported regions: S/he will be responsible to work at the national level to provide inputs into strategic and technical Family Planning documents. With the Mwanza-based Technical-Lead for FP and each regional Technical Officer for FP, s/he will support the rollout of in-service coaching, mentoring and supportive supervision ' for facility and community-based health care providers and will provide technical support to-the Project's objectives in Zanzibar as needed
Technical Advisor –New born and child health (1 position based in Mwanza ) Grade 10
Position 'Overview:
Jhpiego seeks a Newborn and Child health Technical Advisor for the USAID-funded USAID Boresha Afya in the Lake Western Region, The Newborn and Child Health Technical Advisor will provide leadership and technical expertise in designing and implementation of evidence-based newborn and child health high-impact interventions at the community and facility levels with a focus on' child health interventions and essential newborn care, including Helping Babies Breathe, kangaroo mother care, integrated management, of childhood illnesses (IMCI) and community-based newborn and child care, In this position, s/he will be responsible for ensuring smart integration of newborn and child health across RM2NCH services to maximize efficiencies for clients, managers, supervisors and health care workers, .The Advisor' will also provide coaching and mentoring to USAID SORESHA AFYA technical teams as well as provide capacity-building support and additional technical assistance to districts and facilities as required
Digitizers -Mwanza(x 30)
Position 'Overview:
Jhpiego seeks a Newborn and Child health Technical Advisor for the USAID-funded USAID Boresha Afya in the Lake Western Region, The Newborn and Child Health Technical Advisor will provide leadership and technical expertise in designing and implementation of evidence-based newborn and child health high-impact interventions at the community and facility levels with a focus on' child health interventions and essential newborn care, including Helping Babies Breathe, kangaroo mother care, integrated management, of childhood illnesses (IMCI) and community-based newborn and child care, In this position, s/he will be responsible for ensuring smart integration of newborn and child health across RM2NCH services to maximize efficiencies for clients, managers, supervisors and health care workers, .The Advisor' will also provide coaching and mentoring to USAID SORESHA AFYA technical teams as well as provide capacity-building support and additional technical assistance to districts and facilities as required
Digitizers -Mwanza(x 30)
Duration: 30 days contract
Position Overview:
The Digitizers will be responsible to translate the roads and housing to be in digital format. The successful candidates will be given a training on how they can transform roads and housing in the seven regions from aerial photographs to vector formats to be used in Spatial analysis for UBAP interventions. The digitizers will be responsible to identify and digitize different types of roads and residential areas.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Certificate in IT or related fields- Diploma or higher will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with different applications, GIS knowledge will be a plus
• Good management of mouse and good typing speed
• Evidence of ability to work co-operatively with others to meet tight e deadlines
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, 'academic qualifications and relevant experience.
Application Instructions
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, 'academic qualifications and relevant experience. To apply please indicate the position title on the envelope or subject line of your e-mail; i.e, Technical Advisor Newborn and Child Health. All applications should also include an up-to-date CV with three contactable professional competences, a cover letter and your salary history. The application should be addressed to: Director of Human Resource Jhpiego Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria PO Box 9170, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania