Project Scale-Up Coordinator/Technical Specialist

Closing date: 30 Sep 2009

Location: United Republic of Tanzania

The District Scale-up Coordinator is an integral part of a team that will strengthen Tanzanian district level local government authorities' (LGAs) to manage quality health, HIV/AIDS, and OVC programs.

This new PEPFAR funded project will focus on developing a comprehensive approach to supporting the LGAs, by expanding district level skills to manage funds, monitor results and prioritize programs.

A large portion of the project is focused on effective program monitoring, the use of data for decision-making, evaluating results and the effective utilization of financial management systems.

The District Scale-up Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the capacity building efforts in the initial pilot districts during the first year, and will lead the effort to scale-up interventions throughout Tanzania during subsequent years. *This position is contingent on successful award of a proposal.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

- Work directly with Tanzanian LGAs at the district level to assess barriers which undermine district-level performance, and identify interventions to be implemented to improve capacity and achieve quality health results at the district level.

- Provide day to day support to the pilot districts by maintaining relations with the Council Health Management Teams and other LGAs.

- Coordinate with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) and the PMORALG to ensure government ownership and leadership in the selected pilot districts.

- Coordinate capacity building efforts of the project in the pilot districts.

- Coordinate with other partners/donors in selected districts.

- Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor in the monitoring of the project, through baseline collection of data, monitoring of results and use of data for decision-making.

- Participate in the plan for dissemination and lessons learned and present results of program achievements and outputs in written reports and at conferences and meetings.

Skills Required:

- Master's Degree with 10 years of experience, or PhD with 4-6 years of experience in public health or related field.

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing donor-funded projects at national and international levels.

- Experience building capacity at the district level (specifically in Tanzania)with innovative capacity building approaches.

- Ability to liaise with LGAs to coordinate capacity building efforts.

- Willingness to travel (50% of work-time) to districts throughout Tanzania

- Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and study results.

- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment.

- Ability to anticipate and solve problems.

- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.

How to apply

Please email cover letter and CV to: Tanzaniajobs@abtassoc.com