Comprehensive Community Based
Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first
established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability and
rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to empower people with
disabilities and their families, impro
ve their quality of life, and ensure
access to medical and rehabilitative treatment. Committed to preventing
disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and
newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities and is currently constructing a Maternity
and Newborn Hospital which will serve as a referral centre for high risk and
emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of
Tanzania.
CCBRT is looking for
a Project Manager to lead the CCBRT Maternal and Newborn Healthcare Programme
in the next stage of the completion of the new Maternity and Newborn Hospital
as well as the operational preparation before its opening.
Accountabilities:
· Leading the MH
project and a multi-disciplinary internal project team: Quality & Safety,
Capacity Building, Construction & Administration, Referral Services, Family
Planning and Human Resources Development for the Hospital.
· Strengthening the
CCBRT internal collaboration and alignment, high performance and learning
culture. ensure full alignment with all existing support services of CCBRT.
· Ensures the
completion of the construction and operationalisation of the Maternity and
Newborn Hospital (MH) within given time line and budget restrictions.
· Assist the CEO in
formulating the TOR and implementation of the business and financial plan,
policies to deliver the MH services project, including revenue/expenditure and
capital investment required.
· Budget
responsibility to ensure cost optimization as well as compliance to all
contractual agreements in the implementation of the project.
· Leading the
development of the CCBRT MH marketing and communications plan in preparation of
the opening of the hospital and creating public awareness on the functioning of
the hospital as referral centre in the region.
· Collaborate with
the Human resources department in the implementation of the recruitment
strategy to ensure the MH human capital capacity to achieve the MH objectives.
· Adherence to
national guidelines and standards. Formulate and implement policy and
procedures to ensure good governance, efficiencies to ensure the MH project
delivery.
· Relationship
management of all stakeholders (local and international, including local
authorities) to ensure collaboration and the meeting of stakeholder
requirements.
· Work in close
collaboration with the CEO and Disability Hospital management to maximise
economies of scale.
Work
Experience / Skills:
· At least 7 years’
experience in project management in an emerging economy and multi-cultural
working environment.
· Proven experience
in managing construction or renovation projects preferably in the health sector
· Experience in $M
project grants management
· Demonstrates
leadership ability to build and manage a large team of multi-disciplinary
professionals
· Demonstrates
consultative problem solving to arrive at solutions to complex issues
· Experience with
funding agencies in an international setting (e.g. International Donors)
· Strong computer
skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
· Must possess
strong writing and verbal communication skills.
· Excellence at
working both independently (self-motivated) and in a team-oriented,
collaborative environment
· Excellent
proficiency in English language, knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset
Qualifications:
· Minimum of a Master’s
degree in project management, development studies or health related field
We are an equal
opportunities employer people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please
submit a letter of Application or curriculum vitae with two references and
maximum one page cover letter on why you believe you are the right candidate
for this position. Please send it via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by
post to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel: +255 (0) 22 260 1543, +255 (0) 22 260 2192 Website: www.ccbrt.or.tz
Closing date
for Applications 15th May 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
