PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PO-RALG) – ONE YEAR CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) through Global Fund Grants is supervising the health projects (Centre for Diseases Control CDC- GH 19-1956 CDC Tanzania) under the fund. The Global Fund for fighting AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was established in 2002 to dramatically increase resources to fight three of the world’s most devastating diseases, and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need. Tanzania is one of the major beneficiaries of Global Fund support to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Malaria and to build resilient and sustainable systems for health since 2002. There are three operational grands being implemented through the public sector principal recipient (PR). These include: HIV grant, TB grant and Malaria grant. The grants are implemented in collaboration between the public and private sectors. Among of the objectives of the Global Fund support are to help the government of Tanzania to achieve universal access to comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care, support services, reduce the incidence by 25% and mortality by 50% of TB, reduce the average country Malaria prevalence and achieve 20% reduction in maternal mortality ratio.
POSITION: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION MANAGER (1 POST)
WORK STATION: DODOMA
REPORTS TO: PROJECT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To contribute to effective project implementation aligned with PO-RALG principles at DHS;
ii. To support the design and implementation of new programs and activities;
iii. To provide technical advice and support to PO-RALG, and leading implementation team on management and implementation of project consistent with CDC policies and regulations;
iv. To work closely with implementing partners, various interagency technical teams and strategic units in support of the project;
v. To supervise and provide technical support on project on project implementation;
vi. To develop program evaluation strategies, methodologies and indicators for program monitoring and evaluation;
vii. To ensure appropriate data management systems to monitor objectives and indicators and provide guidance on data analysis, visualization and interpretation to inform key project decisions;
viii. To work with CDC and other US agencies in the coordinated planning of project through the CDC Country Operational Plan; and participate in partner performance evaluation;
ix. To develop annual costed budget and work plans in line with agreed project plan, objectives, outcome and deliverables; and
x. To oversee and ensure efficient management of project resources as approved work plan and budget.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
i. Bachelor Degree either in Project Management or Public Health with Master’s Degree either in Public Health, Business Administration or Monitoring and Evaluation plus five years of experience either in managerial position, project management, health management system, or designing, implementing and managing HIV-related projects. Experience with CDC/USG funded projects will be an added advantage.
OTHER COMPETENCIES
A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
REMUNERATION Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scale.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT One year contract (Renewable based on performance and availability of funds).
POSITION: PROJECT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (1 POST)
WORK STATION: DODOMA
REPORTS TO: PROJECT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To maintain financial systems and control to ensure the efficiency, integrity and transparency of the office in accordance with government financial guidelines, national legal requirements and internationally accepted accounting standards;
ii. To assist and support the project teams in ensuring that field expenditures meet donor requirements and remain within the approved plans and budgets;
iii. To assist and support the project teams in the preparation of budgets for project proposals and annual budgets;
iv. To ensure compliance to all accounting procedures and regulations enforcing the application of proper financial controls;
v. To prepare timely and accurate periodic financial reports;
vi. To maintain accurate and auditable financial records, in both hard and electronic formats;
vii. To liaising with the Human Resource Department for administration of payroll;
viii. To liaise with External Auditors, Government Departments, banks on regular basis;
ix. To provide budget oversight for all financial resources for all levels;
x. To forecast financial and risk analysis;
xi. To participate and assist in monitoring and evaluation including supporting field activities, provision of data and information, adoption of findings and recommendations, documentation of case studies, experiences and lessons and adoption of best practices;
xii. To create and nurture effective working relationship with stakeholders, beneficiaries, the local community, partners, service providers, collaborators and relevant government agencies;
xiii. To maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with policy and procedures in implementation of activities in the assigned area; and
xiv. To ensure proper documentation and maintain adequate records for all activities through maintenance of proper and effective filling system.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree either in Finance or Accounting plus Masters in Business Administration or Postgraduate Degree in Finance or Accounting. Candidate must possess Professional Qualifications (CPA T) and five years working experience in related field.
OTHER COMPETENCIES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Project management skills will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scale.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT One year contract (Renewable based on performance and availability of funds).
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. All posts are in contract terms of three years;
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:-
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
• Birth certificate;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter
through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
xiii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiv. A signed application lettershould be written either in Swahili or English andAddressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xv. Deadline for application is 09th June, 2021;
xvi. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
HOW TO APPLY: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise
