Project
Jobs at Dar Es Salaam
UMB
has teamed up with Amref Health Africa to implement a Comprehensive HIV Care
and
Treatment
project aimed at acceleration of achieving the 95-95-95 goals for HIV Epidemic
control and building of sustainable health systems for optimized
population-wide health outcomes. The project which is branded as Afya Kamilifu
Project received funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania and will be implemented in Tanga Regiona
and Zanzibar Islands. UMB and Amref Health Africa will work under the guidance
and close collaboration of CDC Tanzania, Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health,
President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG), RHMTs,
CHMTs, Health facilities and other stakeholders for successful implementation
of the Afya Kamilifu Project.
under
this project, and invites all qualified candidates to apply:
Position:
Procurement & Logistic Officer
Reporting
to: Director of Finance and Administration
Work
Station: Dar es Salaam
Overall
responsibilities
The
Procurement & Logistic Officer is responsible for performing confidential
administrative duties relating to organizing and coordinating procurement
activities, review and distribution of information to include: Request for
Proposals (RFP’s), formal bids, price quotations, annual maintenance agreements
and blanket purchase orders
Duties
& Responsibilities
•
Oversee Procurement Unit personnel in the purchasing of all goods and services
for UMB Tanzania according to the UMB HQ Procurement Policy and UMB Tanzania
Procedures Manual, and other related policies.
•
Oversee and assist in the coordination and effective planning for large or
significant procurement activities.
•
Receive and review procurement status reports.
•
Oversee adherence to the general UMB purchasing manual.
•
Ensure that vendors deliver supplies of high quality and ordered quantity to
UMB.
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To secure high value for money and that payments are requested and made in
timely manner.
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Review vendor agreements – new and renewals
•
Assist and provide oversight of the processing of tax exemptions as per the
country agreement between the Government of Tanzania and UMB. Liaise with other
NGO on tax issues.
•
Organize all procurement activities relating to request for proposals, sealed
bids, and collection of price quotations from different vendors.
•
Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies
with the initiating department; identify available suppliers for each
requisitioned item.
•
Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendor and bid
information.
•
Process requisitions into purchase orders and communicate with the user for
updates.
•
Receive and date stamps bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize
bids for review by the bid committee team.
•
Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, data entry,
opening mail, and completing and processing standard purchasing forms.
•
Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments as requested; respond to
inquiries
which
do not require the personal attention of the DFA.
•
Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery.
•
Respond to inquiries from staff regarding requisitions, purchase orders,
contracts
and
pricing information.
•
Oversee stationery and consumable stores.
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Update office inventory on a monthly basis.
•
Review LPO for hotel accommodation and travel.
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Ensure support to local, and international workshops in Dar es Salaam.
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Perform any other related work as required.
Qualification
and Working Experience
Bachelor degree in procurement & supply chain management or equivalent.
Two years of working experience. Experience with USG and CDC in particular
funded projects highly desirable
Certification by PSPTB (Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technician
Board) is an added advantage.
•
Computer skills especially with Microsoft Office programs.
•
Working knowledge of procurement laws and purchasing procedures
•
Ability to perform clerical work with a high degree of accuracy;
Ability to work independently and manage various tasks in a team setting.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience with CDC funded projects highly desirable
Strong problem-solving skills
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
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Position
Title: HIV/AIDS Clinical Services Officer
Reports
to: HIV/AIDS Clinical Services Advisor
Location:
Tanga (1) Zanzibar (1)
JOB
SUMMARY
The
HIV/AIDS Clinical Officer will be part of the Afya Kamilifu regional technical
team supporting the project in delivering quality and comprehensive HIV care
and treatment services to accelerate the 95-95-95 goal for epidemic control.
S/He will ensure that all components within the technical arm within the region
integrate efficiently for a greater population and programmatic level impact.
S/He will work very closely with the Monitoring and evaluation team, TB, PMTCT,
and CQI to ensure general uninterrupted and integrated service delivery.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Provide didactic and clinical mentoring for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and
treatment and other related conditions for nurses, physicians, clinical
officers and other healthcare providers at local partner treatment facilities
as appropriate
2.
Gather and analyze data and use data to plan and measure performance on
comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other co-morbidities service
delivery in supported region
3.
Under the supervision of the HIV clinical services advisor, Plan, implement and
evaluate new strategies to improve service delivery in supported facilities
4.
Work with the HIV Clinical Services Advisor to develop curricula for training
related to the technical Team’s scope of work
5.
Attend meetings, consolidate and write reports, and deliver presentations to a
variety of audiences in supported facilities
6.
Participate in selected national HIV care and treatment related initiatives and
ensure that national guidelines are implemented within the project in supported
facilities
7.
Under supervision of the HIV Clinical Services Advisor; Identify, implement,
monitor for performance, document and share various treatment and service
delivery models and their effectiveness with key lessons learned from HIV care
and treatment and related conditions from local partner treatment facilities
8.
Maintain competence through clinical practice in supported facilities
9.
Participate in monthly clinical meetings, case conferences, and journal clubs
10.
Participate in abstract preparations for the project at local, national, and
international conferences
11.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the HIV Clinical services advisor or
relevant authorities
QUALIFICATIONS
and EXPERIENCE:
1.
Registered MD or equivalent required.
2.
MPH or any Master in Health related field is an added advantage
3.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required
4.
Minimum of 2 years working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment at the national
and/or international level
5.
Prior experience in HIV/AIDS coordination and comprehensive activities
implementation
6.
Current clinical practice License as Medical Officer
7.
Excellent knowledge of various National and World Health Organization
guidelines on HIV care and treatment
8.
Prior experience in capacity building, such as planning and facilitating
training and providing technical assistance.
9.
Prior experience in curriculum development and clinical teaching
10.
Must be a computer literate with knowledge and skills in MS Word, Ms. Excel,
Ms. PowerPoint. Knowledge of any Statistical data package will be an added
advantage
Instructions
for Submitting Applications:
ii.
Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s
work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include
contact information including daytime phone, and e-mail address.
iii.
All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability
for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and experiences.
iv.
Candidates should attach a CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in
areas relevant to the job
v.Job
related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements
that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
vi.
All applicants should include daytime phone and skype contact information.
vii.
Deadline for application is 28th September 2018, 5:00pm Tanzania Time.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested
candidates should send their application letters, enclosing their CVs, copies
of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees to the following
postal address;
Apply
Online Through
HR
& Administration Coordinator
Maryland
Global Initiatives Tanzania LTD
Plot
591 Yacht Club Rd
Msasani
Peninsular
P.
O. Box 75568
Dar
es Salaam.