Program Officer

Sikika  

Job Description

Reports to:Head of Medicines & Supplies Department

Job Purpose:To advocate for “Efficiency, Transparency and accountability in procurement & distribution of medicines & supplies”

Responsibilities

1. ·    Design and implement advocacy activities to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the procurement & distribution of medicines & supplies
2. ·    Design and conduct research to assess the performance of the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals (pharmaceuticals supply chain), focusing on efficiency, transparency and accountability
3. ·    Write high quality research reports
4. ·    Take part in internal and external peer reviews of colleagues’ reports.
5. ·    Engage with local government authorities and central government on all issues relating to procurement and distribution of essential medicines and supplies
6. ·    In close coordination with Head of Department manage engagements with MOHSW, Pharmaceutical service unit, MSD, TFDA, Pharmacmework for the physical and outcome monitoring of program activities
7. ·    Guide staff in preparing their progress reports, together, analyzes these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for program management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing
8. ·    Conduct regular monitoring visits to the field to identify lessons learned and implications for the program
9. ·    Draft various reports as required by head of programs
10. ·    Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders

Qualifications

Masters in Monitoring & Evaluation

At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities

Excellent writing and communication skills

Strong research and analytical skills

High level strategic ability and advocacy skills

Computer skills

Strong organizational and management skills

How to Apply

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send, A cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job, an updated CV which includes your contact details and the full names and addresses of 3 references

Send your application papers to:

The Human Resources and Administration Manager Sikika

P.O Box 12183

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania