Profoma
Project Coordinator Job at Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) | Deadline:
14th June, 2018
Profoma
Project Coordinator at Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) | Deadline:
14th June, 2018
THE
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY
OF HEALTH. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TANZANIA
FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY
Date:
01st June, 2018
JOB
VACANCY
NAFASI
ZA KAZI/AJIRA TFDA
The
Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) is an Executive Agency under the
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children
(MoHCDGEC) responsible for the control of quality, safety and efficacy of food,
medicines, cosmetics, medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics for the purpose
of protecting public health.
TFDA in
collaboration with Muhimbili University for Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
are implementing a 5 year Project acronymed PROFORMA under the grant obtained
from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP).
The
PROFORMA project aims at strengthening the pharmacovigilance system in
Tanzania. TFDA seeks to recruit a competent person to fill the project
coordinator vacancy:-
1.
Position: PROFORMA PROJECT COORDINATOR
(a)
Responsible to: Director, Medicines and Complementary Products (DMC)
(b)
Responsible for: Coordination of all matters pertaining to the project
(c) Duty
station: TFDA Headquarters – Dar es Salaam
(d)
Duties and responsibilities:
The
Project Coordinator shall ensure project activities are accomplished
satisfactorily and timely. In specific the Project Coordinator shall:
i.
Guide, implement and supervise the day-to-day activities related to the
project, including preparation of annual work plans and budgets;
ii.
Provide guidance for smooth operation of the project, in accordance with
procedures and obligations specified under the Project Agreement;
iii.
Upon request by the DMC, shall produce, sign and submit technical and financial
reports and procurement requests as per requirements of the project.
iv.
Prepare reports timely from field work
v.
Participate in the refining of the data collection tools
vi.
Check the translations of data collection tools including consent forms and other
survey instruments
vii.
Participate in preparation of materials used for training of field teams
viii.
Work jointly with field coordinators in ensuring supervisory visits are
conducted
ix.
Ensure field team needs are catered for the successful conduct of the project.
x.
Supervise data entry processes
xi.
Participate in data analysis and overall manuscript drafting, report writing,
and publication.
xii.
Carry out any other duties related to the above as assigned by the supervisor.
(e)
Education and training:
Bachelor
degree in pharmacy, medicines, biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacology,
biochemistry or related field from a recognized institution and must have
computer knowledge and acquainted in statistical analysis by using EPI info,
STAT and SPSS software.
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(f) Work
experience:
Experience
in project management in relevant field is an added advantage.
(g)
Attributes:
Self-drive,
innovation, creativity, honesty, integrity, open-minded, result –oriented, good
interpersonal skills and good working knowledge of ICT applications.
(h)
Language
Fluency
in English and Kiswahili
4. Who
should apply:
Any
person possessing the required qualifications is encouraged to apply.
5. Mode
of application:
Interested
candidates should send their application letters, curriculum vitae, certified
photocopies of certificates, transcript and two passport size photographs to
the following address:
Director
General,
Tanzania
Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA),
EPI
Mabibo, Ubungo External,
P.O. Box
77150,
DAR ES
SALAAM.
Deadline:
14 days from the date of this advertisement.