Background
The International Education and Training Centre for
Health (I-TECH) is collaboration between the University of Washington and the
University of California, San Francisco, and have offices in Africa, Asia, and
the Caribbean. I-TECH works in partnership with local ministries of health,
universities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), medical facilities, and
other organizations to support the development of a skilled health work force
and well-organized national health delivery systems.
Health (I-TECH) is collaboration between the University of Washington and the
University of California, San Francisco, and have offices in Africa, Asia, and
the Caribbean. I-TECH works in partnership with local ministries of health,
universities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), medical facilities, and
other organizations to support the development of a skilled health work force
and well-organized national health delivery systems.
Position: Distance
Education Manager
Education Manager
Reporting: Deputy
Country Director for Capacity Building
Country Director for Capacity Building
Location: Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania
Salaam, Tanzania
Position Summary
The Distance Education (DE) Manager will work
closely with the MOHSW and development partners to help accelerate DE system
strengthening and the uptake of new DE technologies in Tanzania. I-TECH’s
activities will focus on accelerating the introduction of new DE products,
evaluating new strategies, improving the DE foundation in place and supporting
the national roll-out of distance education curricula. The DE Manager will lead
I-TECH’s in-country presence to accelerate entry, adoption and uptake of
innovative, affordable and high-quality distance education strategies.
closely with the MOHSW and development partners to help accelerate DE system
strengthening and the uptake of new DE technologies in Tanzania. I-TECH’s
activities will focus on accelerating the introduction of new DE products,
evaluating new strategies, improving the DE foundation in place and supporting
the national roll-out of distance education curricula. The DE Manager will lead
I-TECH’s in-country presence to accelerate entry, adoption and uptake of
innovative, affordable and high-quality distance education strategies.
Responsibilities Working in close collaboration
with the MOHSW, the DE Manager will:
with the MOHSW, the DE Manager will:
- Supervise a team consisting of approximately
1.5 staff to introduce, evaluate and facilitate national rollout of
distance education strategies; - Work with high-level MOHSW staff and
development partners on DE related initiatives in Tanzania, participate
actively in technical working groups and support mobilization efforts on
behalf of I-TECH and MOHSW; - Oversee the program budget;
- Conduct a select number of operational pilots
to develop evidence on impact and cost-effectiveness of new technologies
in effort to encourage uptake; - Work through existing technical and policy
bodies to develop national plans and strategies; - Oversee the development of effective training
programs and continuous quality improvement within existing structures; - Lead monitoring and evaluation systems to
measure effectiveness of program; - Provide technical advice and assistance to
MOHSW HR Development department on DE related issues; - Provide support and follow-up to centers
carrying out DE activities; - Develop workplans and budgets, and ensure all
activities are conducted in line with them, and - Provide regular reports to HQ and Deputy
Country Director on progress of activities
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree (preferably of computer
science, education) - A minimum of 5 years’ experience in distance
education - Excellent program management skills, ability
to handle multiple work streams and deliver against demanding timelines; - Strong technical skills with MS Excel, Word
and PowerPoint, with experience developing models to inform
decision-making and demonstrable results developing compelling
presentations to stakeholders; - Experience conceiving, planning and executing
programs or projects with verifiable results and little external support; - Experience developing training materials;
- Ability to navigate complex government
processes with multiple influencers, and at negotiating and achieving
consensus; - Ability to solve challenging problems without
extensive structural or operational support; - Able to adapt to fast-paced and changing
environment, both internally and externally; - Demonstrated growth in responsibility in
current or previous roles; - Excellent visual, verbal and written
communication skills; and - English language fluency, both written and
verbal
Added Advantages:
- Fluency in Swahili
- Experience in health
- Experience in developing countries
How to apply:
Regional relocation benefits may be considered.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. To apply please send
ONLY your CV and cover letter with the subject heading ‘DE MANAGER’ to
hr@itech-tanzania.org by April 19th, 2013. Only short-listed applicants will be
contacted.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. To apply please send
ONLY your CV and cover letter with the subject heading ‘DE MANAGER’ to
hr@itech-tanzania.org by April 19th, 2013. Only short-listed applicants will be
contacted.
