Volunteering with a difference – VSO seeks an
accountancy professional able to give 2 weeks every 3 months, for up to 3 years
to support a hospital in Tanzania.
accountancy professional able to give 2 weeks every 3 months, for up to 3 years
to support a hospital in Tanzania.
Background
The St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) is located
in Ifakara, Southern Tanzania and has a capacity of 400 beds and attracts
approximately 700,000 referral patients per year from Kilombero and other
neighbouring districts. The hospital is connected historically and
operationally to a number of other health institutions. All the local partner
institutions depend on each other in order to be able to act as a platform for
health care, training and research. Through the support of volunteers there is
real potential to strengthen Ifakara as a centre of excellence in healthcare,
training and research.
in Ifakara, Southern Tanzania and has a capacity of 400 beds and attracts
approximately 700,000 referral patients per year from Kilombero and other
neighbouring districts. The hospital is connected historically and
operationally to a number of other health institutions. All the local partner
institutions depend on each other in order to be able to act as a platform for
health care, training and research. Through the support of volunteers there is
real potential to strengthen Ifakara as a centre of excellence in healthcare,
training and research.
In order to allow the hospital to fulfill its role
as a regional referral and teaching hospital, quality of services need to be
improved through better infrastructure, strengthening of the financial and
human resource management and by ensuring availability of qualified staff,
equipment and drugs. Swiss Development Cooperation and VSO are supporting the
SFRH to improve its quality of healthcare services in a sustainable way by
offering accessible and affordable quality services to the population and
providing excellent training and research opportunities to the local partner
institutions. Based in the hospital as an Accountant Expert for Quality of Care
and Services you will work closely with the Medical Director, Head of Nursing
and heads of all other departments in the hospital developing administrative
and accountancy procedures and strengthening procurement to improve services
delivered.
as a regional referral and teaching hospital, quality of services need to be
improved through better infrastructure, strengthening of the financial and
human resource management and by ensuring availability of qualified staff,
equipment and drugs. Swiss Development Cooperation and VSO are supporting the
SFRH to improve its quality of healthcare services in a sustainable way by
offering accessible and affordable quality services to the population and
providing excellent training and research opportunities to the local partner
institutions. Based in the hospital as an Accountant Expert for Quality of Care
and Services you will work closely with the Medical Director, Head of Nursing
and heads of all other departments in the hospital developing administrative
and accountancy procedures and strengthening procurement to improve services
delivered.
What does the role involve?
- Supporting in developing administration
procedures in finance including collection of revenues, banking,
disbursement - Support administration to develop accounting
and procurement manual - Assist in the implementation of an accounting
manual - Assess existing accounting procedures and suggest
improvement - Strengthen the procurement and store keeping
system
Skills, qualifications and experience required
·
You would need to be a qualified accountant with a
degree in accounts, or have an MBA, or related qualifications with a minimum of
5 years experience of working in accounting or auditing firms.
You would need to be a qualified accountant with a
degree in accounts, or have an MBA, or related qualifications with a minimum of
5 years experience of working in accounting or auditing firms.
·
Knowledge of hospital management will be an
advantage.
Knowledge of hospital management will be an
advantage.
·
You will need to be available for the period of
project life cycle 3 years or a minimum of 2 years with the flexibility and
availability to travel and come to train for 8 weeks in the year (2 weeks every
3 months)
You will need to be available for the period of
project life cycle 3 years or a minimum of 2 years with the flexibility and
availability to travel and come to train for 8 weeks in the year (2 weeks every
3 months)
·
We are looking for someone who is a team worker
with good social and interpersonal skills and networking abilities.
We are looking for someone who is a team worker
with good social and interpersonal skills and networking abilities.
·
You should be able to handle conflicts in a
constructive consultative way and have a flexible personality, adapting easily
to new situations, and being able to set realistic expectations on working in a
hospital in the tropics.
You should be able to handle conflicts in a
constructive consultative way and have a flexible personality, adapting easily
to new situations, and being able to set realistic expectations on working in a
hospital in the tropics.
And the rest….
Ifakara in the south of Tanzania is an authentic
savannah grassland area that is green during the rainy season and brown in the
dry season. Daytime temperatures vary between 32-39 degrees Celsius throughout
the year. Southern Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s best national parks and
game reserves. There is some good hiking around Mbeya, the largest town in the
southwest, but it’s the country’s two largest parks, Ruaha National Park and
Selous Game Reserve that provide the most awe-inspiring encounters with lions,
elephants and wildebeests. Mikumi is a smaller national park, but its proximity
to Dar es Salaam makes it handy for those without the time for the full safari
but who still want to see some wildlife. While on placement, we’ll ask you to
commit to 8 weeks per year for up to 3 years to make a sustainable
contribution. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and
professional support. We’ll provide you with extensive training including
language classes before your placement, and our financial package includes a
local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When
you return to your home country, we’ll support you to resettle.
savannah grassland area that is green during the rainy season and brown in the
dry season. Daytime temperatures vary between 32-39 degrees Celsius throughout
the year. Southern Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s best national parks and
game reserves. There is some good hiking around Mbeya, the largest town in the
southwest, but it’s the country’s two largest parks, Ruaha National Park and
Selous Game Reserve that provide the most awe-inspiring encounters with lions,
elephants and wildebeests. Mikumi is a smaller national park, but its proximity
to Dar es Salaam makes it handy for those without the time for the full safari
but who still want to see some wildlife. While on placement, we’ll ask you to
commit to 8 weeks per year for up to 3 years to make a sustainable
contribution. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and
professional support. We’ll provide you with extensive training including
language classes before your placement, and our financial package includes a
local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When
you return to your home country, we’ll support you to resettle.
How to apply:
To find out more about volunteering with VSO or to
apply go to http://www.vsointernational.org/volunteer/
and quote T0785/0015/0001 on your
application. On average it takes a minimum of 4 months to go through the
application process so apply now for departure as soon as possible.
apply go to http://www.vsointernational.org/volunteer/
and quote T0785/0015/0001 on your
application. On average it takes a minimum of 4 months to go through the
application process so apply now for departure as soon as possible.
Closing Date: Friday, 30 August 2013
