Closing
date: 31 May 2016
date: 31 May 2016
Location: At the premises of
one of our partners in Tanzania (likely: Dar as Salaam) with regular, extensive
in-country travel including Zanzibar, and possibly to other countries in the
East African region (e.g. Uganda)
one of our partners in Tanzania (likely: Dar as Salaam) with regular, extensive
in-country travel including Zanzibar, and possibly to other countries in the
East African region (e.g. Uganda)
Reports
to:
General Manager ALRA / Counter-part at ALRA’s Tanzanian partner
to:
General Manager ALRA / Counter-part at ALRA’s Tanzanian partner
Liaises
with:
(Faith-based) health institutio
with:
(Faith-based) health institutio
ns (hospitals, health centers etc.), national
health programs (TB, Leprosy, NTDs, others); EC delegations, policy makers in
the health sector, donor organizations, others.
Contract
date:
possible start date 01.07.2016 or earlier. Contract is limited for 2 year.
However, a second 2-year-term might be possible. A long-term working
relationship beyond 2018 is foreseeable, exploring different modalities (see
below under “Remuneration”)
date:
possible start date 01.07.2016 or earlier. Contract is limited for 2 year.
However, a second 2-year-term might be possible. A long-term working
relationship beyond 2018 is foreseeable, exploring different modalities (see
below under “Remuneration”)
About
us:
us:
Founded
in 1958, the Aussätzigen-Hilfswerk Österreich (Austrian Leprosy Relief
Association, ALRA) works towards elimination of leprosy as part of the struggle
to overcome neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and as part of joint efforts to
strengthen health systems and to end poverty. Our goal: We strive for inclusion
of those affected by ostracizing diseases of poverty. We seek to overcome
charity, following a rights-based (and sustainable) approach to health sector
development. Building on the successes of anti-leprosy work, we focus on
capacity development. We are committed to primary health care (PHC) and the
Alma Ata Declaration. We seek to overcome charity by realizing solidarity. The
target region of our work is in greater East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania mainland,
Zanzibar) where we seek to facilitate inter-regional learning and exchange with
neighboring Arab States. Amongst others, ALRA is a member of:
in 1958, the Aussätzigen-Hilfswerk Österreich (Austrian Leprosy Relief
Association, ALRA) works towards elimination of leprosy as part of the struggle
to overcome neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and as part of joint efforts to
strengthen health systems and to end poverty. Our goal: We strive for inclusion
of those affected by ostracizing diseases of poverty. We seek to overcome
charity, following a rights-based (and sustainable) approach to health sector
development. Building on the successes of anti-leprosy work, we focus on
capacity development. We are committed to primary health care (PHC) and the
Alma Ata Declaration. We seek to overcome charity by realizing solidarity. The
target region of our work is in greater East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania mainland,
Zanzibar) where we seek to facilitate inter-regional learning and exchange with
neighboring Arab States. Amongst others, ALRA is a member of:
ILEP: The International
Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations coordinates the collaboration of its
members in order to overcome leprosy around the world. Resources are pooled,
relief programs receive reciprocal support, experience is exchanged, and
contacts and common strategies are synchronized with national programs.
Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations coordinates the collaboration of its
members in order to overcome leprosy around the world. Resources are pooled,
relief programs receive reciprocal support, experience is exchanged, and
contacts and common strategies are synchronized with national programs.
KOO: Koordinierungsstelle
der Österreichischen Bischofskonferenz (Coordination Office of the Austrian
Bishops Conference). The Coordination Office promotes and coordinates the
commitment of the Austrian Catholic Church to development and is aimed at
raising awareness and creating a sense of solidarity amongst people in Austria.
KOO is a member of CIDSE (International Cooperation for Development and
Solidarity).
der Österreichischen Bischofskonferenz (Coordination Office of the Austrian
Bishops Conference). The Coordination Office promotes and coordinates the
commitment of the Austrian Catholic Church to development and is aimed at
raising awareness and creating a sense of solidarity amongst people in Austria.
KOO is a member of CIDSE (International Cooperation for Development and
Solidarity).
Stop
TB Alliance:
Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the alliance unites more than
500 governmental and non-governmental organizations in order to control and
standardize treatment for those infected with tuberculosis.
TB Alliance:
Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the alliance unites more than
500 governmental and non-governmental organizations in order to control and
standardize treatment for those infected with tuberculosis.
Job
description:
description:
Under
the supervision of ALRA’s Head of Program and as counter-part of ALRA’s
Tanzanian partner organization, the incumbent will:
the supervision of ALRA’s Head of Program and as counter-part of ALRA’s
Tanzanian partner organization, the incumbent will:
- Work
within various capacities to develop, coordinate and follow-up on ALRA’s
and its partners’ projects (including project development and internal
M+E) - Design
and follow-up on Capacity Development (CD) initiatives for health
professionals with a focus on East Africa - Actively
initiate and engage in facilitating CD and change management processes
with ALRA’s partners - Support
ALRA and its partners to further develop their professional networks of
state and non-state actors in the health sector - Carry
out other tasks, according to ALRA’s and ALRA’s project partners’ needs
Professional
profile (skills and competencies required):
profile (skills and competencies required):
- Self-propelled,
experienced professional thriving to make lasting change (essential) - Readiness
to engage in the nitty-gritty of project work, including budgeting/project
accounting (essential) - Full
mastery of MS Office, including Excel (essential) - At
least a master degree (or equivalent) in public health (or a similar
discipline: medicine, social science) - Previous
work experience in East Africa of at least three years (essential),
preferably in the health sector (asset) - Previous
work experience with catholic institutions in the health sector (asset),
Muslim institutions in the health sector (asset) as well as a good network
in primary health care and medicine in (East) Africa (essential) - Previous
experience in working and training (health) professionals on various
levels (essential) - Proven
ability to work in multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams
(essential) - Readiness
to credibly support interreligious dialogue - Proven
familiarity with building on rights-based approaches (either in health or
in another sector such as WASH or education) (essential) - Proven
capability and/or experience in steering change management intervention
(essential) - Proven
track record in writing proposals and technical reports (essential) - Proven
methodological competence within M+E, CD (CapacityWorks, familiarity with
LFA, RBM, theory of change, etc. and/or readiness to receive continuous
education in OD in order to advance necessary facilitation skills)
(essential) - Language
skills: excellent command of written and spoken English (essential);
working knowledge of Swahili (at least readiness to study Swahili
essential), Arabic and German (advantageous)
You
want to facilitate the development and implementation of CD interventions in
the health sector that make a sustainable difference? You can demonstrate your
ability in strategic planning and hands-on practical work? You are eager to
work together with our partner network in East Africa?
want to facilitate the development and implementation of CD interventions in
the health sector that make a sustainable difference? You can demonstrate your
ability in strategic planning and hands-on practical work? You are eager to
work together with our partner network in East Africa?
Remuneration:
- Work
contract: expected duration 24 months, 40h/week, including extensive
travel - Salary:
Remuneration package in-line with official Austrian development
aidstarting with around 14x ~EUR 2.400 gross per month, depending on
previous professional experience; plus various benefits such as
international flights for R&R; - Austrian
labor law provides for attractive family benefits - Annual
holidays of 25 working days per year and holidays according to Tanzanian
law - Full
readiness to explore innovative part-time models on expiry of the two-year
project contract (full-time contract, or part-time contract preparing to
realise competitive freelancing opportunities in health sector consulting)
In
recruiting, ALRA pays special attention to child protection. ALRA is an equal
opportunity employer, not discriminating against any employee or job applicant
because of color, race, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin.
Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Austria.
recruiting, ALRA pays special attention to child protection. ALRA is an equal
opportunity employer, not discriminating against any employee or job applicant
because of color, race, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin.
Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Austria.
Operating
on a tight budget, ALRA is in the midst of profound organizational change,
developing new and exciting approaches and strategies for realizing health
rights for the poor.
on a tight budget, ALRA is in the midst of profound organizational change,
developing new and exciting approaches and strategies for realizing health
rights for the poor.
- Please
send your application to jobATaussaetzigen-hilfswerk.at (only!) - Please
state “TA for CD in the East African Health Sector” in the subject line of
your email - Please
send your application as one PDF document no larger than 5 MB
a. Start with a motivation letter of no more than one page
b. Send your CV in the standard format of EuropeAid (only!)
c. Please indicate where you have learned about the vacancy - Include
a brief description (preferably: a logframe of max. 7 pages) of a recent
(preferably: health sector) project that you have been working on, and
briefly elaborate on the strengths and weaknesses of that project (use
bullet points, no more than one page, please feel free to anonymize the project). - Please
send up to five letters of recommendation from previous employers
In
recruiting, ALRA pays special attention to child protection. ALRA is an equal
opportunity employer, not discriminating against any employee or job applicant
because of color, race, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin.
Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Austria.
recruiting, ALRA pays special attention to child protection. ALRA is an equal
opportunity employer, not discriminating against any employee or job applicant
because of color, race, religion, sex, disability, age or national origin.
Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Austria.
Please
send your application before May 31st, 2016. Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
send your application before May 31st, 2016. Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
As
we are a small team, please understand that we are unable to answer any
additional questions or phone calls.
we are a small team, please understand that we are unable to answer any
additional questions or phone calls.
