Job Description
Health for a Prosperous Nation (H-PON) is a Local non-governmental organization with a vision to have a nation with access to evidence-based health information for better health outcomes. H-PON contributes towards Government efforts by championing efforts to address health gaps through design, implementation, and evaluation of locally customized solutions for local problems in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The organization Core areas include; Research, Health system Strengthening and Implementation of innovative evidence-based approaches which have the potential of making difference in lives of the people at grass root level.
HPON is currently looking for a suitable qualified Project Coordinator to be part of MWOTAJI: ‘Making women’s options for HIV prevention in Tanzania accessible, and joining in implementation science capacity building’ research study in Geita & Shinyanga (Kahama) regions.
The Mwotaji (“Dreamer”) allow AGYW in Tanzania to dream of a future where they can reliably and safely access highly effective HIV prevention and SRH services through public-private partnerships.
- Job Title: Project Coordinator
- Posts: 2 Posts
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Geita and Shinyanga (Kahama)
- Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- Doctor of Medicine (MD).
- Previous knowledge or involvement in public health projects will be an added advantage
- Knowledge in project Management and Project coordinating
- Experience in conducting evaluation research (data collection and data analysis)
- At least 2 years working experience in related field
- Good understanding of epidemiological study designs including clinical trials
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice principles (GCP)
- Familiarity with National, Regional and District level health systems in Tanzania.
- Fluent in Swahili & English
- Good reporting skills
- Roles and responsibilities
- Overall supervision of study activities in Geita and Kahama regions
- Ensure smooth running of project activities according to the protocol and SOPs
- Lead and supervise research assistant’s trainings
- Coordinate trainings with pharmacists
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, RHMT and CHMT .
- Work in collaboration with other implementing partners.
- Lead and supervise qualitative & quantitative data collection and data storage
- Respond to any issues from the health facilities/pharmacies regarding the study
- Attend meetings with collaborating partners and regularly report study progress both within the local and international study team
- Participate in Research assistant recruitment
- Prepare project quarterly activity schedules to be sent to research coordinator
- Prepare quarterly reports and any other activity reports related to the project
- Perform other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
- Remuneration
Attractive package will be offered to successful candidate
- Mode of Application
- Cover letter addressed to Human Resources Manager (P.O.BOX 13560, Dar es salaam).
- Updated CV
- Scanned copy of Academic certificates and transcripts
- Other relevant field certificates
- Combine all the documents (8.1-8.4) in one pdf file.
- An electronic copy of a combined file should be sent to [email protected] not later than Tuesday 30th Job Announcement-Project Coordinator-H-PON-25 Jan.2024 January, 2024: 17:00hrs.
- Applicants submitting more than one file will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (Please do not ask for feedback unless you are contacted).
- Closing Date: Tuesday 30th January, 2024 (1700hrs)
