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Project Summary:
The M- mama program has been designed to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through health system improvement and innovative emergency transportation system (EmTS) to strengthen referrals and linkages to services. Pathfinder International Tanzania and Touch foundation with support from Vodafone foundation will implement the program in collaboration with the Government. The Government of Tanzania has approved the expansion of the program nationwide.
The positions will be stationed in the following regions of Tanzania: Shinyanga, Morogoro, Lindi, Mara, Simiyu, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, Tanga, Pwani, Dar es salaam, Ruvuma, Mtwara, Zanzibar, Kagera, Mwanza,Geita,Kigoma,Tabora,Katavi,Rukwa,Mbeya,Songwe,Iringa and Njombe.
Reports to: Cluster Technical Manager
Grade Level : TZ-07
Summary :
The program officer will be responsible for providing technical support to the Regional/Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT) in the establishment, coordination and scaling up activities related to maternal and newborn emergency transportation system (M-Mama project) in the regions and districts. S/He will be expected to actively participate in the execution of project strategies, activities and development of tools and materials for the project. Will offer support to the regions and district to ensure that all activities are conducted in a timely manner / as planned. S/He will be expected to represent Pathfinder/ M-mama project in partners meetings at local and regional levels, advocate for co-funding and eventual total ownership of the EmTS by GoT through councils’ own funds, leading to sustainability of interventions Summary of the job: Coordinates the assigned program or project. Assists in implementing SRHR strategies and assists in the development of tools and materials for the program or project. Provides technical support to the regional offices and to partners. Represents the program or project in all SRHR related materials and tools development.
How to apply:
Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations. By applying, you acknowledge you understand you will be subjected to a variety of vetting checks intended to verify your suitability to work with us. Interested applicants are requested to submit their application letter and CV, including contact details for 3 references whereby one should be the human resources manager/director of past organization you worked for. The Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line so that we do not miss your application. Electronic Applications are encouraged. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, offer and contract will be subject to the donor’s approval. The closing date to send your application is Friday 13th May at 05:00pm.
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Pathfinder’s commitment to Child safeguarding: Pathfinder is responsible to ensure staff, operations, and programms do no harm to children. That is, they do not expose children to the risk of harm and abuse, and that any concerns the organization has about children’s safety within the communities in which they work are reported to the appropriate authorities. It also means deliberate steps that PI takes to prevent abuse of children in all areas of operation through implementing child safeguarding initiatives with the local communities and governments to make environments safe for children.
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