Organisation
SolidarMed is a leading Swiss NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision.We
are offering an exciting position for a mid-career development professional. As
part of the international program department based in Lucerne, you will manage
the country program portfolios of Tanzania
Tanzania
Country Coordinator and Clinical Trai
ning Project Manager
Contract
Type
Fixed term appointment (minimum three years)
Place of
Assignment
Ifakara, Tanzania (with regular dislocations to the project sites in Ulanga,
Malinyi, Mbulu District)
Start of
duties
As soon as possible, with a certain flexibility
Program
Tanzania
SolidarMed implements a thriving health program consisting of three pillars:
(1) Quality of care at hospitals and at decentralized health facilities (focus:
maternal and child health, HIV and TB); (2) Human resources for health:
preservice and in-service training, upgrading, retention measures; (3)
Community based health program focusing on pregnant women and children.
Within its country
program, SolidarMed promotes operational research to inform policy dialogue and
knowledge exchange.
The position
comprises both the management of the project “Support to Edgar Maranta School
of Nursing” (ca. 50 % of working time) and the coordination of the country
program (ca. 50 % of working time).
Your
responsibilities as country coordinator
• Assume overall
responsibility for the coordination, monitoring, budgeting, reporting and
annual planning of the country program
• Provide strategic
and public health guidance and leadership to the program
• Support and
supervise the project managers
• Oversee
SolidarMeds administrative support team (human resources, logistics,
accounting)
• Contribute to
program and project development
• Engage in local
fundraising
• Coordinate and
link with partners, donors, stakeholders as well as with the SolidarMed head
office; proactively seek potential collaborations
• Collaborate with
national and international project and research partners: Ministry of Health
Tanzania, Tanzania Training Center for International Health, Swiss Tropical and
Public Health Institute, Ifakara Health Institute, Saint Francis University
College in Health and Allied Sciences
• Promote, support
and participate in public health best practices, evidence-based interventions,
operational research and policy dialogue
• The position does
not include clinical work; however, options of part time clinical collaboration
do exist for qualified candidates
Your
responsibilities as project manager
• Assume overall
responsibility for the implementation, management, monitoring, budgeting and
reporting of the SolidarMed project “Edgar Maranta School of Nursing”
• Actively
contribute to the introduction of Clinical Instructors into the national
training schedule
• Actively
contribute to the development of the next phase of the project (starting in
mid-2019)
• Identify research
questions and conduct research activities as part of project implementation
• Ensure lessons
learnt are shared with policy makers, stakeholders, and partners
Your profile
• Advanced degree in
health (medical or nursing) and a Master in Public Health
• Good understanding
and clinical experience of issues related to maternal and child health, and
infectious diseases such as HIV, TB and malaria
• Experience in a
public health context in Sub-Saharan Africa, ideally at district level
• Sound knowledge
and experience of management and administration
• Accustomed to
using project cycle management and project development tools
• Knowledge of and
interest in principles and methods of operational research
• Ability to assume
leadership and responsibility in a team
• Language skills in
English (excellent in written and spoken), Kiswahili (basic, readiness to
learn) and German (asset)
What we
Offer
We offer an
attractive benefit package in line with Swiss standards. You can expect
flexible working hours, a stimulating environment and flat hierarchies. Our
team combines a great mix of ambition, dedication, experience and expertise
drawn from a range of backgrounds including health, development, research,
business and the charity sector. We encourage professional development and
offer access to national and international competence networks.
To apply
• Send your CV, a
short cover letter and copies of your qualifications to jobs@solidarmed.ch with
“Health Program Manager” as reference in the subject line of your email.
• Please note that
SolidarMed only accepts electronic applications and will only contact
shortlisted candidates
• Deadline for
applications: 22th of April 2017.
For further details,
please contact Sandra Lerch at SolidarMed on s.lerch@solidarmed.ch or +41 – 41
310 66 60
We look forward to
receiving your application!