6 Job opportunities at Routfinder Human Capital Ltd

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve. 

Project Overview

Pathfinder has collaborated with the government of Tanzania on the development, refinement and establishment of health and community-based programs for FP, HIV/AIDS, and more recently maternal and new born health for more than 6 decades. In collaboration with the Government of Tanzania through MOHCDGEC Pathfinder is currently in the process of expanding comprehensive post abortion care program in Tanzania. The organization is now seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Clinical Services Quality Advisor to support lead execution of this national level system strengthening program to enhance delivery of quality cPAC services in Tanzania. With a primary focus on service delivery, the project will improve the quality and availability of post-abortion care services in public sector health facilities of Tanzania. To support the service delivery focus of the project, Pathfinder will also collaborate with other key players at national level investing in service-seeking behaviors.

Pathfinder is seeking 6 highly motivated and self-driven staffs to join a dynamic team to Coordinates the assigned project as detailed below:

Project Officer - 4 Positions at Pathfinder International November, 2019

Reports to: Programs and Impact

Direct Supervisor: Clinical Services Quality Advisor

Classification: Fixed term contract – 12 months

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Strategic Plan and Budget Implementation. Works with others to implement the strategic approach of the program or project specific to SRHR services. Assists in the development of annual plans and budgets for the SRHR portfolio of the program or project.

2. Program Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation. Reviews quarterly and annual program or project progress and financial reports and gives constructive feedback on the regional programs or projects and IPOs as applicable. Compiles quarterly and annual reports for MEL to report to the organization. Partners with MEL to help conduct research and data gathering on significant and new developments. Identifies best practices in activities. Recommends improvements for program or project performance and assists in sharing innovative methods with partners.

3. Technical Direction. Assists in the implementation of capacity building and development in the different regional locations.

4. Project and Management Reporting. Assists in the development and delivery of reports related to the program’s or project’s activities. Submits a completed consolidated report to MEL team on a timely basis.

5. Meeting and Forum Attendance. Attends relevant meetings as well as forums to foster and enhance collaboration. Identifies new and improved approaches, methods and ideas.

6. Training Design, Development and Delivery. Assists in standardizing SRHR training curriculum.

7. Publications: Assists with coordinating publication of research findings, technical reviews and the development of manuals and guidelines for project related activities.

8. Product Development. Develops collaborative linkages and coordinates the publication of concept papers and proposals related to the SRHR program.

9. Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams. 

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

– Education background in Clinical Medicine or Nursing

– At least 3 years’ experience and demonstrated clinical skills in provision FP methods, especially LARCs, PPFP and PPACFP

– Knowledge of health systems in Tanzania, especially at regional, district and health facility levels (structure, challenges, opportunities)

– At least 3 years demonstrated experience of the dynamics of working closely with public health sector in the urban and peri- urban set up.

– At least 3 years’ experience of providing clinical mentorship, on the job training and coaching of health service providers in the public and private sector

– At least 3 years’ Demonstrated experience of working on cPAC programs (service delivery, training, mentorship, coaching)

– Working knowledge of / familiarity with the following concepts: harm reduction model, values clarification, stigma reduction and rights-based approaches

– Working knowledge on opportunities, challenges and best practices in AYSRH

– Ability to establish good working relationship with the public sector

– Experience working with Dar es salaam R/CHMT in driving SRH agendas is an added advantage. 

Minimally Required Job=Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System: Foundational knowledge of countries’ public health systems.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned program or project, including program or project strategies and indicators.
• Training Design, Development and Delivery: Foundational knowledge of curriculum design and development. Ability to deliver training to diverse groups.
• Research Writing and Editing. Foundational knowledge of writing and publishing research results in national and international journals.
• Data Processing: Foundational knowledge of data processing. PC Applications: Foundational knowledge of database and internet applications

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Multi-tasking Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using English language.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others at all levels in the organization through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to develop and maintain supplier relations.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of procurement software.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidential on work-related matters.

JOB TITLE: Clinical Services Quality Advisor at Pathfinder International November, 2019

Reports to: Programs and Impact

Classification: Regular Full-time

Key Job Outcomes:

1. Project Work Plans and Execution: Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Enforces project standards. Ensures all project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately.

2. Project Status Reports: Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. Submits regular status project reports. Addresses issues and resolutions to mitigate risks.

3. Project Budget: Manages project budget. Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. Reports budget to actual variance on hours and cost

4. Project Meetings: Holds regular status meetings with project team. Keeps project team well informed of changes within the project and organization. Communicates relevant project information to project leads. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. Communicates difficult/sensitive information. Facilitates team meetings.

5. Project Schedules: Manages the project schedule and schedules for Pathfinder staff related to the project. Plans and schedules to align resources and deliverables. Serves as the primary point of contact for exceptions and rescheduling.

6. Staff Development: Trains other team members using train the trainer approach. Approves team members’ time and expense reports. Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

7. Technical Assistance: Provides technical assistance to country offices, host-country governments, local partners, and other agencies to assess needs and design SRHR and ISS & CB projects and services that are responsive to the needs of intended populations.

8. Quality Assurance: Works with the technical team to ensure that best practices for services and service integration are well documented, evaluated and poised for scale up. Coaches and builds teams to optimize staff performance programming, target setting and project workplan and scale-up.

9. Partner Management: Manages day-to-day partner interactions. 

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

– Education background in Clinical Medicine or Nursing, with post- graduate qualification at master’s level – MPH preferred

– At least 5 years’ experience in implementation of SRH projects, especially FP, cPAC

– Knowledge and demonstrated experience of setting quality standards for Maternal health programs including cPAC and FP.

– At least 4-year experience of leading system strengthening program to support delivery of quality SRH services by the public sector.

– Demonstrated skill for provision of cPAC, FP services and other MNCH services including EmONC services.

– Knowledge of the health systems in Tanzania and experience of engagement in the sector at regional and national level to advocate for best practices and bring about the required change

– Ability to establish good working relationship with the public sector, especially at CHMT, RHMT, MOH and PORALG level

– Experience working with R/CHMT in Dar es salaam is an added advantage. 

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System: Advanced knowledge of the countries’ public health systems.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Advanced knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR and SSCB. Advanced skills in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development and intervention activities, preferably with USAID, WHO, or other donor organizations working in the health sector.
• Program Operations and Development: Advanced skills in implementing and managing similar program operations in the developing world, including advocacy.
• Proposal Development: Advanced skills in proposal development from concept to full proposal, resource mobilization, and proven ability to raise substantial research/development funds.
• Leadership: Advanced skills as a leader in health and health service delivery strengthening in developing countries and proven ability in developing strategic plans.
• Program and Project Planning and Management: Advanced skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
• Operations and Financial Management: Advanced knowledge of operations and financial management in developing countries.
• Change Leadership: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to make presentations on results and products to small and large groups.
• Community Relations: Advanced skills in facilitating working relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to thrive in a matrix organization, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast- pace environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters.

JOB TITLE: Social and Behavior Change Communication Technical Advisor (SBCC) at Pathfinder International November, 2019

Reports to: Programs and Impact

Direct Supervisor: Project Director

Classification: Fixed term for 12 months.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Programming Design, Planning and Implementation: Provides programmatic leadership in country programs or project. Works collaboratively with program and project staff to develop, plan, and manage activities smoothly and efficiently, and within Pathfinder’s operational policies and procedures. Leads in the design, development and implementation of innovative, effective, country appropriate programming for SRHR and SSCB to build and develop capacity of intended populations.

2. Project Management: Project Budget Tracking and Reporting: Works collaboratively with finance staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity budgets.

3. Technical Assistance: Oversees technical assistance needed to execute project work plans, which may include external consultants. Provides technical assistance to country offices, host-country governments, local partners, and other agencies to assess needs and develop SRHR and SSCB standards and guidance, and/or provide SRHR and SSCB services that are responsive to the needs of intended populations.

4. Meeting Planning and Management: Ensures that the project management meeting and partnership coordination meetings are organized regularly and takes minutes of those meetings

5. Project Status Reporting: Ensures timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program or project activities and results to the donors.

6. Shared Services: Facilitates delivery of administrative support for the Chief of Party by working collaboratively across the different directors and teams within the program and projects.

7. Networking and Branding: Represents the program and projects in professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations when needed.

8. Coaching: Coaches and supports Country Directors on country capacity building model.

9. Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams. 

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System. Foundational knowledge of the assigned countries’ public health systems.
• Technical Expertise: Ability to provide SRHR and SSCB that meet or exceed the needs of the intended population.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Advanced knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned program or project
• Program Planning and Management: Advanced skills developing strategic and tactical programming plans in cooperation with others who represent a wide range of interests and needs.
• Change Leadership: Ability to manage and lead change initiatives.
• New Business Development: Advanced skills in new business/resource development, including proposal management, program design and proposal writing.
• Facilitation and Team Building: Advanced skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Minimally Required Organizational 

Competencies:

• PC Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills, Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Demonstrated influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Education background in Health, Community Development, Sociology, anthropology are related sectors – with post graduate qualification at master’s level – MPH preferred
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience in designing and implementing SBCC programs at a national scale
• Knowledge of the key steps involved in designing and implementing SBCC projects
• Demonstrated experience in engaging the government and key SBCC partners in designing BCC and IEC products that went to national scale
• Ability to establish good working relationship with the public sector, especially at CHMT, RHMT, MOH and PORALG level Experience working with R/CHMT in Dar es salaam is an added advantage.

Other Information:

• Travel required (5% or less)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV, including contact details for 3 references before the close of business December 04th, 2019.
Applications should be addressed to the Routfinder Human Capital Limited, Plot NO. 16,1ST Floor, Dabe Place Mwananyamala Trade area opposite Mwananyamala Market, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to info@routefinder.co.tz stating the position being applied for in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.