Closing date: 9 June 2019
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for a fulltime Field Technical Officer for the IMPAACT4TB Project (two positions) Duty Station: Arusha and Mbeya
Background
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world.
KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Position in the organization
The Field Technical Officer will act as the representative for IMPAACT4TB who will work in very close collaboration with the Regional Health Management Team (RHMT), in particular the Regional TB and Leprosy Coordinator (RTLC), and with other implementing partners to support IMPAACT4TB activities. The TO will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager and will maintain close communication and coordination with the IMPAACT4TB M & E Officer, as well as the headquarters office KNCV Technical Officer.
As Field Technical Officer you will:
• Advise TB and HIV stakeholders at regional and district level in the area of TB Preventive Therapy (TPT);
• Act as a mentor for regional and district TB (and HIV) officers on TPT;
• Plan and co-facilitate all technical trainings to the intended health care workers;
• Build capacity of Care and Treatment Clinic (CTC) and TB Clinic staff through on the job training and coaching on TPT;
• Contribute to the development of the 3HP delivery plan and implement with the regional teams the outlined project activities;
• Coordinate and check the project activities and outputs with the regional team;
• Participate in joint supportive supervision visits within the region;
• Engage with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and affected communities to support sensitization, support and uptake of 3HP;
• Monitor project performance according to the M & E plan;
• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities in delivery of 3HP in the region;
• Supervise and inspire team members, while creating an environment where sharing, technical debate and innovation are part of the routine;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager;
• Advise the Project Manager and M & E Officer on project activities in the region and suggest innovative solutions and ideas to overcome challenges encountered;
• Coordinate site visits by IMPAACT4TB staff in the regions they supervise;
• Participate in regular TB and HIV meetings to present and deliberate on issues regarding TPT;
• Actively share knowledge with regional and district TB and HIV staff.
Who are we looking for?
Education:
• Medical Degree; a Master’s in public health or any other relevant area will be an added advantage.
Knowledge/Experience:
• Good knowledge of HIV, TB and LTBI from a clinical and programmatic perspective;
• Familiar with local NTLP and NACP policies and guidelines;
• A minimum of three years’ experience working in public health and/or tuberculosis;program/projects and interventions;
• Proven track record in people, project, and finance management;
• Expertise in overall management of tuberculosis and HIV;
• Knowledge and skills in project activities implementation;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
Behavioral competencies and skills:
• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners (government, donors, private sector, NGOs and local community-based organizations);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload.
What do we offer?
• A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.
Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below . before 9 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org
Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer for the IMPAACT4TB Project Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date: 9 June 2019
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Position in the organization
The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will lead and provide oversight of monitoring and evaluation related activities of IMPAACT4TB project. He/she will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager while maintaining close communication and coordination with the headquarters’ office KNCV Monitoring & Evaluation Lead.
AS Monitoring & Evaluation Officer you will:
• Provide field technical support on monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management;
• Assist the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager in the preparation of work plans/selection of indicators and annual implementation plans with a view towards meeting the M & E requirements of IMPAACT4TB;
• Collect, report and analyze information on the IMPAACT4TB country project activities;
• Train, supervise, and oversee entry of enhanced M & E data from the two sentinel sites; and ensure proper capture into the REDCap database;
• Responsible for project data and REDCap database management;
• Train relevant health care workers with regards to data capture procedures and management;
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from field implemented activities in accordance with approved reporting formats;
• Support the data extraction of project relevant routine TB surveillance data at all project sites;
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the data collection and management system and propose solutions
• Support data compilation and preparation of quarterly progress reports, the annual project report, and ad-hoc technical reports as required by KNCV and/or the IMPAACT4TB consortium members, in line with the required formats;
• Collect data for IMPAACT4TB annual M & E plan and use that data to improve project performance;
• Perform regular supportive supervision visits to safeguard the quality of data collected by the Field Data Collectors and to verify the accuracy of reported data;
• Support the compilation of IMPAACT4TB information on lessons learned and success stories;
• Coordinate activities with and report progress to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager and the KNCV HQ M&E Lead and M&E Junior Assistant on a weekly basis;
• Support the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager to ensure that data queries from the IMPAACT4TB consortium and other stakeholders are addressed in an accurate and timely manner;
• Assist the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager on decision-making on resource allocation based on the priorities and performance of the project.
Who are we looking for?
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Administration, Information Management or other relevant academic background; Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Knowledge/Experience
• At least 4 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience, preferably with patient-based data;
• Hands on experience in TB surveillance and or study data collection is an advantage;
• Up to date knowledge of TB diagnosis and care;
• Experience in a non-governmental or donor funded project is an added advantage;
• Capacity to produce high quality briefs and detailed performance reports;
• Good level of proficiency in Window Excel, MS Access, REDCap, Epi-info and quantitative analysis;
• Ability to design M & E tools, surveys, surveillance systems and evaluations;
• Experience in project/programme management desired.
Behavioral competencies and skills
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload;
• Ability to work in a national and international team
What do we offer?
• A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.
Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below . before 9 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org
Position: Field Data Collector for the IMPAACT4TB Project (two positions) Arusha and Mbeya, Tanzania
Closing date: 9 June 2019
The Field Data Collector will collect data and lead monitoring and evaluation of IMPAACT4TB project field activities. He/she will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and will maintain close communication and coordination with the IMPAACT4TB Field Technical Officer.
As Field data Collector you will:
• Supervise and train the health care workers responsible for collecting and recording the data from sentinel sites and ensure accurate data is captured and recorded into the respective data collection tools in a timely fashion;
• Gather and enter data from the IMPAACT4TB sentinel sites and transfer to the M & E Officer as required;
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from all field implemented activities in accordance with approved reporting formats;
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management system and propose solutions;
• Train and mentor the health workers in a regular manner so as to record accurate data;
• Assist the Field Technical Officer and other technical personnel in clarifying project information needs;
• Compile data and prepare monthly progress reports in line with the required formats;
• Follow Adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and use of data for decision making;
• Participate in joint supportive supervision visits within the regions;
• Coordinate visits by the M & E Officer and assist in verifying the accuracy of reported data;
• Compile information on lessons learned and success stories;
• Ensure that data queries from the IMPAACT4TB senior staff and other stakeholders are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
Who are we looking for?
Education
Minimum of a post graduate diploma in Data/Information Management or any other related field.
Knowledge/Experience
• At least 3 years of health information and data management experience;
• Experience of working in a non-governmental health project is an added advantage;
• Capacity to produce high quality briefs and detailed performance reports;
• Good level of proficiency in Window Excel and quantitative analysis;
• Conversant with different M & E tools, surveys, surveillance system and evaluations.
Behavioral competencies and skills
• Flexible and easy to train in different data collection tools;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and build capacity of others;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Ability to work independently most of the time;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload.
What do we offer?
• A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.
Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below . before 9 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org
Position: IT Officer for the KNCV Office (part-time position) Tanzania
Closing date: 9 June 2019
The IT Officer will be involved with all information, communication and technology issues within the project and will provide support on an agreed schedule and whenever a need arises. He/she will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager and will maintain close communication and coordination with the IMPAACT4TB Administrative Assistant.
As IT Officer you will:
• Oversee installation of all IT systems and ensure backup systems operate effectively;
• Verify purchase of hardware and software;
• Evaluate user needs and system functionality and ensure the IT facilities meet these needs;
• Offer users appropriate support and advise;
• Identify the IMPAACT4TB IT requirements and give independent and objective advise on the use of IT;
• Manage and enable all IT issues involving the REDCap database;
• Manage crisis situations which may involve complex technical hardware and software problems;
• Schedule upgrade and security backups of hardware and software systems;
• Research, design, test, install and monitor new systems as needed;
• Guarantee the smooth running of all IT systems, including security systems, office applications and communication infrastructures;
• Ensure that software licensing laws are adhered to;
• Provide secure network access to remote users;
• Secure project data from internal and external attack;
• Mentor and train staff on IT matters, including user manuals to users of any new system.
Who are we looking for?
Education
Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, ICT, or Computer Engineering.
Knowledge/Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing ICT sections of projects; preferably health related;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Microsoft Suite 2010, 2013, Adobe Acrobat, WinZip/WinRAR;
• Experience in taking the lead on projects and implement them to completion;
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills;
• Open and excited to learn new technologies.
Behavioral competencies and skills
• Strong planning and time management skills;
• Self-directed and motivated to take ownership of projects;
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili, including the ability to make presentations;
• Ability to work independently most of the time;
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload.
What do we offer?
• A part-time fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual
Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below . before 9 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org
Position: Finance & Administrative Officer Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date: 9 June 2019
He/she will report directly to the Project Manager(s) and will maintain close communication and coordination with the headquarters’ office KNCV Finance and HRM division.
As Finance & Administrative Officer you will:
Support the Project Managers with financial, administrative and HR issues;
• Ensure the financial, administrative and human resource related policies and documents are updated and implemented;
• Supervise the Administrative Assistant;
• Ensure the accounting transactions are in accordance with local law, generally accepted Accounting Principles, KNCV and donor policies, and any cost principles imposed by KNCV or the projects;
• Support the Project Managers in development of project budgets and cash flow projections;
• Keep timely, complete and correct financial transactions;
• Facilitate accurate and timely submission of monthly financial reports; review monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliation;
• Monitor availability of funds so that cash flow adequately supports project activities;
• Contact person for audits by internal and external auditors, and will provide support during audit and resolve audit queries;
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget; provide results of such analysis for project monitoring to the Project Managers and the headquarters’ office KNCV Finance Officer as required;
• Prepare the monthly payroll and ensure timely settlement of payroll deductions to the relevant reporting authorities;
• Produce all essential regulatory bodies’ statutory reports as per the required format and reporting timeline;
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements of the government, KNCV country office manual and other KCNV manuals, and donor requirements;
• Ensure the effective monitoring and tracking of project properties including maintenance and insurance of the inventory.
Who are we looking for?
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or CPA.
Knowledge/Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, administration and human resources, preferably with an international organization;
• Experience with donor funded projects in a public health related field preferred;
• Demonstrated experience and skills in planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial management and financial reporting;
• High degree of communications skills and sense of urgency particularly attuned to working well with non-finance professionals;
• Used to working in a fast-moving environment providing accurate and timely information of a high standard.
Behavioral competencies and skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Swahili;
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook;
• Knowledge of Exact accounting package and/or similar accounting software;
• Ability to efficiently organize work;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Ability to cope with a high demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload;
• Ability to work with national and international teams.
What do we offer?
• A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.
Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below . before 9 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org
Position: Administrative Assistant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date: 9 June 2019
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for a fulltime
Administrative Assistant Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world.
KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.
Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Purpose of the assignment
The Finance & Administrative Officer is responsible for the financial management, administration & human resource management of the country office in accordance with the Tanzanian legislation and KNCV HRM Manual.
The Finance & Administrative Officer supervises the Finance & Administrative Assistant.
Purpose of the assignment
The Administrative Assistant will provide support in project administration and management for effective project implementation.
Position in the organization
The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Finance & Administration Officer.
As Administrative Assistant you will:
• Support administration and financial matters within the project implementation;
• Set up appointments/meetings with government, partner organizations and other stakeholders;
• Organize, coordinate and arrange all meetings and travels involving the project;
• Prepare and distribute minutes of meetings during administrative and coordination meetings and other activities involving KNCV and partners;
• Support senior staff to prepare liquidation report of their duty trips that have been completed;
• Provide administrative and budgetary support in planning, budgeting, organizing, implementation and monitoring of training activities;
• Pay relevant allowances to training facilitators and participants consistent with KNCV policies and project specification;
• Collect training expenditures and liaise with the Finance Officer in analyzing the financial returns and reconciliations from the trainings and workshops;
• Assist the Finance Officer in posting of invoices and retirement in the Exact system;
• File documents such as payment vouchers and retirements;
• Maintain the inventory book of project assets;
• Perform procurement for the project;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management in relation to project implementation and daily management of the organization.
Who are we looking for?
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Finance, Logistics or any relevant area.
Knowledge/Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
• Working experience with international NGOs is an added advantage;
• Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel;
• Knowledge on Exact accounting package will be an added advantage.
Behavioral competencies and skills
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment as part of a team and independently;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload.
What do we offer?
• A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.
Application and Information
You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the form below . before 9 June 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team in Tanzania: + 255 22 266 4859 or mail to recruittanzania@kncvtbc.org.
