TITLE: Project Coordinator – Strengthening Lab Transport Systems for Epidemic Preparedness & Response
REPORTS TO: Technical Project Lead
LOCATION: Dar es Salaam
Position Overview:
The Project Coordinator will manage and execute daily implementation of tasks and coordinate various project activities. She/He will work closely under the guidance of the Technical Project Lead to ensure that all project objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
Recommended:
The project coordinator’s role includes overseeing the implementation of activities to strengthen the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, report, and respond to public health threats (outbreaks). She/He will ensure patients’ samples have a quick and reliable way to reach labs, especially from hard-to-reach communities. Additionally, she/he will perform any other duties as assigned by her supervisor, contributing to the project’s overall success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Strengthening Lab Transport Systems for Epidemic Preparedness & Response project activities to ensure successful implementation and alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Planning and Coordinate trainings to regional/district/health facility surveillance focal persons on outbreak response and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) surveillance.
- Facilitate surveillance focal persons to conduct VPDs active case search to priority facilities.
- Planning meetings and organizing project logistics
- Coordinate orientation meetings with community health workers on surveillance and outbreak preparedness and response.
- Assess project progress, address issues, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Coordinate sensitization meetings with community gatekeepers and influential leaders on VPD surveillance.
- Work with the national Afya health hotline (call centre) to develop a manual/guide for hotline workers and coordinate training for Afya call centre operators on disease surveillance and response.
- Support data collection, reporting, and analysis for accurate and timely reporting.
- Manage distribution of procured supplies and equipment for project activities.
- Conduct regular field visits to healthcare facilities and community sites to support project implementation.
- Maintain project documentation by creating and updating work plans and reports.
- Coordinate quarterly regional data review meetings with HCWs, R/CHMT, and the Immunization Vaccine Development program team to monitor the progress of priority indicators and develop mitigation plans.
- Prepare and record documentation on activities relating to emergency preparedness and response.
- Participate in TWG meetings and other governance structures to ensure there is a coordinated action plan
- Perform any other additional tasks related to his/her area of work as requested.
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Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical (MD)from a recognized university.
- Master’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or any training in project management will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years of experience working in programs with exposure to outbreak emergency response operations and Vaccine Preventable Disease programs is an added advantage.
- Public health experience in the area of vaccine-preventable diseases at the national level, including networking and communication with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with disaster preparedness and response concepts and operations.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of concepts of information and communications technology.
- Experience in preparing and facilitating training for healthcare providers, familiarity with Tanzania health systems delivery, and working with MoH relevant departments is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (ability to work within GoT systems); as a member of a team and working independently.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical documents.
- High integrity and conscientiousness; ability to work under pressure and in a multi‐cultural setting.
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Instructions for Submitting Applications:
- All applications should be submitted electronically to: CIHEB Tanzania portal link http://surl.li/yoqiyk
- All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and experiences.
- Candidates should clearly highlight the position that one is applying for in the subject line of the email.
- Candidates should attach a CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job.
- Job-related qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
- Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience. References should include contact information including daytime phone, and e-mail address.
- All applicants should include daytime phone and email contact information.
- The deadline for application is 24th January 2025 at 5:00PM EAT. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
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CIHEB Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, or any other status variable.
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