APOPO is a Belgian NGO that has
developed an innovative method using African giant pouched rats, nicknamed
‘HeroRATs’, to detect landmines and tuberculosis using their extraordinary
sense of smell. APOPO’s Head Office is based in Morogoro, Tanzania, where APOPO
works in close collaboration with and is hosted by the Sokoine University of
Agricult
ure. For more information about APOPO, please check out our website:
http://www.apopo.org
APOPO is currently looking for a
fulltime Program Manager for the TB Operations, based in Morogoro. The program
is already very successful as the application achieves a 43% increase in case
detection over the TB clinics. A further expansion of the program can increase
the impact of our HeroRAT’s and save more lives. Please join APOPO’s dynamic
international team and help us make a difference! Post your CV and motivation
letter to the following link: http://bit.ly/1whyyxj
Key responsibilities and
deliverables
Period: 3 years
ROLE TITLE
Program Manager, TB Operations in
Tanzania
ROLE PURPOSE
- Develop and implement APOPO’s TB Operations strategy in
Tanzania; - Coordinate and expand the TB Operations in Tanzania;
- Liaise with current and potential stakeholders,
operational partners and donors; - Contribute to the ongoing TB diagnostic research;
- Be an active member of the management team.
EDUCATION
Relevant university degree: MD
with specialization in Laboratory Techniques MSc / PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Optional: Relevant in country
experience will also be considered EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years field experience in health care &
development operations - Experience in project management
- Experience in conducting health related development
programs - Research experience in TB diagnostics
- Fluent in English & preferably Swahili Languages
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of Swahili is a big plus
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop APOPO’s TB operational
strategy in Tanzania
Deliverables
- Develop and document short, medium and long term
strategies for APOPO’s TB operation program in Tanzania in line with
APOPO’s strategic goals; - Develop a project plan for implementation;
- Actively engage in the search for funding for
operations, both with traditional donors, such as Governments, and with
foundations and possible corporate donors.
2. Promote APOPO’s TB detection
activities
Deliverables
- Raise APOPO’s profile with the TB stakeholders in
Tanzania; - Strengthen the existing contact with central and local
authorities, renew research permits/ethical clearance amendments when
required; - Liaise and negotiate MoU’s with new local partners and
stakeholders; - Ensure appropriate documentation of operational
activities and regular reporting to the national authorities; - Prepare program visits in collaboration with the
Communications Department and the Training Coordinator; - Present APOPO’s work and concepts at conferences,
workshops and other relevant fora; - Contribute to the publication of operational results in
scientific journals; - Prepare scientific presentations at local, regional and
international venues.
3. Manage APOPO’s TB Project in
Tanzania
Deliverables
- Manage the project budget;
- Manage the administrative and logistic aspects of the
project, in line with APOPO policies and procedures; - Recruit, contract and train an adequate HR capacity;
- Implement and fine tune tools, methodology and training
modules for staff, including APOPO SOP’s. - Monitor and improve the patient follow-up system in
collaboration with volunteer organization MKUTA and the DOTS centers.
4. Contribute to the ongoing TB
diagnostic research
Deliverables
- Identify research opportunities in collaboration with
the management team and with stakeholders; - Assist in the writing of research proposals as agreed by
the management team and in close collaboration with specific researchers
involved.
5. Be an active member of the
management team
Deliverables
- Write and submit regular progress reports to
headquarters; - Participate in the management meetings; Report any
relevant information about the project and stakeholders; - Provide input to the communications team in support of
the website or general communications; - Assist other APOPO projects when appropriate.