Jobs in Tanzania: New Job Vacancies at Medical Teams International, 2019
AJIRA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Position: MEDICAL COORDINATOR( Position Ref. No MTI_TZ-000)
MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL
Job Summary
Responsible for the technical supervision of all medical programming at the regional level. Takes the lead in monitoring service quality, drug supply, staff development, reporting and exercises budgetary responsibility.
Job Description
( Position Ref. No MTI_TZ-000)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Direct: Public Health Officer, Pharmacy Technician, Bio-statistician, HIV & Reproductive Health Officer; As applicable: Head Medical Officer, Medical Officer, Medical Officer Special Grade (OBGYN), Senior Nutrition Officer
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Program Manager, senior management and field teams to determine operational needs of the medical program and medical staff training needs
Monitor and evaluate health sector service delivery objectives, indicators and outcomes of regional programs; Make program adjustments as needed to align with donor and MTI requirements
Utilize Unit 4 ERP system to analyse supply need and oversee timely procurement of equipment and adequate drug supply in accordance with consumption needs, national drug protocol and program budget
Assist in implementing HR functions related to staff management (hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination) and ensure training and capacity building of health facility staff
Represent MTI at health coordination meetings, task force meetings and other partner coordination meetings and communicate relevant information back to staff
Maintain relationships as first point of contact with public health department donors and partners
Act as last line clinical consultation and make recommendations for referrals for specialized care
Lead production of site and donor reports including compiling and analyzing data, compiling narrative and analysis
Work with management and partner agencies for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning
Provide input to proposal and budgeting processes
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentor ship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MD) is required
Postgraduate training in Public Health is an added advantage
Registration with Tanganyika Medical Council
Valid practicing license is required
EXPERIENCE
4 years of experience in hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases; inclusive of 2 years at a managerial level is required
Experience with an international NGO or UN agency is required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of humanitarian operations and project cycle management
Knowledge of Tanzania MoH, WHO and UN health systems and policies
Basic knowledge of health strengthening methods and best practices
Basic knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs
SKILLS:
Skilled in project cycle management
Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal
Skilled in relationship building with the ability to liaise with multiple partner agencies
Skilled in using ERP, HIS and HMIS database systems
Skilled in data analysis and writing reports
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
ABILITIES
Keen interest to mentor others
Ability to travel to health facilities frequently and at times upon short notice
Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
Application Procedure:
1. Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as “Medical Coordinator” including 3 work related referees to recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
2. Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV
3. INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Position Ref No. ONLY.
4. Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted
5. Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements
6. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity Employer.
Deadline: Strictly two(2) weeks after the release of this advert