Program Assistant (Trachoma Surgical Outreach NTD Programs) Job at Helen Keller International

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Responsibilities:

• Assist the program manager to implement all activities for the elimination of the TT case backlog in rural districts of Tanzania including training and management of local Case Finders, managing surgical outreach camps, procuring equipment and consumables, and working closely with district surgical teams.
• Assist program manager in conducting ongoing and accurate collection and analysis of patient data in order to ensure that patients receive appropriate follow-up care as well as in order to share with donors, inform future efforts, and increase the quality of services provided to the community.
• Serve as liaison to ensure strong planning and communication between district surgical teams, Helen Keller Intl staff, and district authorities.
• Compose field activity plans and reports, monthly and quarterly updates, meeting minutes, fund reconciliations, PowerPoint presentations, Excel statistical reports, and other required documentation as required by Helen Keller Intl.
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• Work with Helen Keller Intl and NTDCP teams to identify challenges to achieving the goal of trachoma elimination by 2030 and develop and implement solutions to overcome those challenges.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Program Manager.

Qualifications;

• Must possess a degree or diploma in a relevant field plus at least one (1) year of work experience in field-based health work in rural Tanzania, OR a minimum of four (4) years experience in the same.
• Experience working with Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) is required.
• Applicants with experience in running Trachoma case finders’ training and outreach camps will be an added advantage.
• Technical skills in NTDs, trachoma or TT surgery planning are strongly preferred.
• Experience in hygiene and sanitation/environmental health is an added advantage.
• Must be willing to live and work full-time in rural districts of Tanzania, with frequent visits to remote villages.
• Demonstration of strong program planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be competent in Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, etc.) and in use of email.
• Must be a Tanzanian national, fluent in Kiswahili, and a working knowledge of English.
• Should be a strategic thinker, who possesses strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and current CV to [email protected] noting the specific job title in the subject line. Applicants must clearly describe their field-based health work experience in their cover letter. Applications will be accepted until 18th May 2021.

HELEN KELLER INTL: – DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, TEST, INTERVIEW, MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING)

– DOES NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS

– DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued

– All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to perform the required job duties.

– We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. – If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above.

Application Deadline: 18th May 2021.