Health Links Initiative(HLI) is a Non-governmental organization, with a vision of “better quality assurance practices in public health laboratory and medicine in Tanzania”. It is composed of a multidisciplinary team of experts drawn medical scientists, information management, Health Economics, financing and strategic planning, committed to supporting the health system strengthening. The Dar es Salaam Office is located at CAPITAL PLAZA PLOT # 397 Block J Mwaikibaki Road, 14121, Mbezi Beach B, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The project

HLI as part of a consortium with the Tanzania Health Promotion Support(THPS) has been awarded by the US centres for diseases prevention and control(CDC) fund to implement the project “ Strengthening the Quality, Accessibility and Sustainability of the National Health Laboratory Services(NHLS) in United Republic of Tanzania under the Presidents’ Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief(PEPFAR). HLI is looking for competent candidates to fill in this position as outlined below

Job Title: Project Manager-1

Reports to Director of Programs

Job Summary

This is a senior management position and the successful candidate will oversee project activities and ensure planning and timely execution as well as achievement of project outputs. S/he will be responsible to manage approved resources, schedules, budget in adherence to HLI as well as CDC operating guidelines and contribute to process improvement as it relates to project deliverables. Under the supervision of the director of programs, project manager will work closely with CDC Tanzania project Officer, Ministry of health Diagnostic team, THPS and other implementing partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed work plan, budget, resource and supplies estimates for all phases of the project
• Ensure that all project technical staff are developed and implementing individual staff action plans that are in line with the donor approved work plan and budget for the current year, and are clearly linked to the overall project performance monitoring plan.
• Manage day to day project activities and resources with a focus on achieving project outputs in a timely manner
• Provide to the director of programs status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organisation
• Provide leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to the responsibilities and project milestones.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Health-related bachelor degree with a Master's in Public Health or Epidemiology
• Trained in statistical software

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a similar assignment and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to the responsibilities and project milestones
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in problem-solving
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demand and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Good communication( written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt and change and competing demands
• Technically competent with various software, including but not limited to Microsoft office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Microsoft projects

Required Experience:

• More than 10 years working in the health sector in Tanzania
• 5 years experience in working with donor funded projects at a senior level
• Two years working at a senior level in a project management with responsibility to develop work plans, coordination, implementation and reporting
• At least two years of leading, motivating and managing project teams and resources, including internal and external resources
• 5 years working in an environment that supports diverse and inclusive work

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application through our email info@healthlinks.or.tz  instructed under the job vacancies section attaching the application cover letter one-page maximum and CV with Maximum of four pages by April 24th, 2018

The subject of the email should be the job position you are applying for. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach certificate when submitting online

HLI is an equal opportunity employer; Women, People Living with HIV/AIDS and people with Disability are encouraged to apply.