Helen Keller International Program Officer Jobs in Tanzania

Scope of the Position

Helen Keller Intl – Tanzania is an Implementing Partner in the trachoma programs supported by Sightsavers International.

Through these programs we support district-level teams to conduct trachomatous trichiasis (TT) case finding and surgery in several districts in rural Tanzania.

Helen Keller Intl is seeking a Program Officer interested in conducting field outreach and in program implementation who will support the planning and implementation of TT surgical camps in several regions and districts of Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the program manager to implement all activities for the elimination of the TT case backlog in rural districts of Tanzania including training and management of local Case Finders, managing surgical outreach camps, procuring equipment and consumables, and working closely with district surgical teams.

• Assist program manager in conducting ongoing and accurate collection and analysis of patient data in order to ensure that patients receive appropriate follow-up care as well as in order to share with donors, inform future efforts, and increase quality of services provided to the community.

• Serve as liaison to ensure strong planning and communication between district surgical teams, Helen Keller Intl staff, and district authorities.

• Compose field activity plans and reports, monthly and quarterly updates, meeting minutes, fund reconciliations, PowerPoint presentations, Excel statistical reports, and other required documentation as required by Helen Keller Intl.

• Work with Helen Keller Intl and NTDCP teams to identify challenges

to achieving the goal of trachoma elimination by 2030 and develop and implement solutions to overcome those challenges.

• Perform any other duties as directed by Program Manager.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a degree or diploma in a relevant field plus at least one (1) year of work experience in field-based health work in rural Tanzania, OR a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the same.

• Should be willing to live and work full-time in rural districts of Tanzania, with frequent visits to remote villages. Candidates already based in Singida region are encouraged to apply.

• Experience working with Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) will be a significant added advantage.

• Technical skills in NTDs, trachoma, or TT surgery planning are strongly preferred.

• Experience in hygiene and sanitation/environmental health is an added advantage.

• Demonstration of strong program planning, organizational, and communication skills.

• Must be competent in Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, etc.) and in use of email.

• Must be a Tanzanian national, fluent in Kiswahili and a working knowledge of English.

• Should be a strategic thinker, who possesses strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and current CV to Tz.recruitment@hki.org noting the specific job title in the subject line.

Applicants should clearly describe their field-based health work experience in their cover letter.

Applications will be accepted until September 25th, 2020.

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