Job Overview
Health Advisor SRMNH
Dar es Salaam
GIZ
The German Agency for International Cooperation
Health Advisor SRMNH
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
The GIZ programme ‘Improving Health Care Provision in Tanzania'(IHCP) is looking to fill the position of Health Advisor in the area of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health (SRMNH).
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam Fixed term contract
Responsibilities:
managing the area of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health (SRMNH)(“the area of technical expertise”) under the programme objectives, team agreements and agreements with the superior
assisting programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to the political partners(Tanzania Ministry of Health and PORALG), the commissioning party and related bodies, and to cooperate with a broad range of target groups in and outside of the Tanzanian government
participation and representation of the programme in national forums in the area of SRMNH (e.g. Technical Working Groups(TWG)
innovation and knowledge management
supporting programme management on selected cross-cutting topics as assigned by the programme manager Tasks:
Advising the partner institution(s)
advises the partner at national level for strategic and operational documents (e.g. policies, strategies, plans, guidelines, SOPs) in the area technical expertise
contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination process, joint programme activities and work at the regional level in the area of technical expertise
deals with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the programme’s areas of activity
develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives Coordination tasks
Develops, implements and monitors the implementation of operational and financial plans in the area of technical expertise, and integrates them into programme-wide plans
coordinates programme activities with programme management and advisors in other areas of expertise, and in cooperation with the partners
supports the implementation of work packages in the area of expertise through preparing procurements of services and goods as well as grant making
monitors progress, quality assures and supports contractors and grant recipients in implementation of their plans and activities
compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments.
Networking and cooperation
supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners at the national and regional level
oversees Public Relations (PR) work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships in the area of technical expertise
communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme
Knowledge management
ensures knowledge transfer to programme information
develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
draws up reports and presentation documents
prepares appropriate input for various programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office
assists with research activities and studies on issues which benefit joint programmes.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Master’s degree in medicine, with specialization in a related field (e.g. Obs/Gyn, Paediatrics): additional qualifications in SRMNH-related topics are an advantage: MSc in public or reproductive health, or similar is an added advantage
at least 3 years of experience in health service delivery in SRMNH
at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
high level of professional and personal integrity
proven ability for teamwork, co-creation and skill-transfer
very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications MS Office, Excel
fluent written and oral knowledge of the English, knowledge of German is an added advantage
Application:
Interested candidates should send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de
Please use the subject line ‘Health Advisor SRMNH’.
Closing date for submission: 15.07.2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
