Summary: FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities enabling us to help countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions.
Position Responsibilities:
• Supervising and providing strategic direction and guidance to the Programs Team in the design and day-to-day implementation of project activities.
• Mentoring UJANA project staff to ensure highest levels of performance and coordination
• Overseeing the work of UJANA Strategic Partners and other implementing partners
• Liaising with Government of Tanzania offices at central and local levels and other stakeholders to ensure local participation and ownership
• Identifying youth-relevant policy reform needs and solutions at both central and regional/district levels and advocate with relevant GOT offices/officials
• Managing the production of timely and accurate programmatic and technical reports to FHI and USAID
• Coordinating with other organizations and donors working in adolescent health areas to improve collaboration, coordination and resourcing
• Representing UJANA project & making presentations at professional meetings / conferences
Requirements: Minimum requirements
• Medical degree and/or masters or doctoral degree in public health or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in reproductive health programming, including HIV prevention, of which at least three years should be in a senior management position.
• Familiarity with and commitment to HIV and RH issues among youth
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Previous professional experience either working directly with or as a liaison to the Government of Tanzania, preferably in the field of RH, HIV and AIDS health policies and practices. ,
• Ability to travel nationally, regionally, and internationally as needed.
• Ability to function in a team environment that includes youth in all program elements.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Familiarity with USAID and/or PEPFAR programming preferred.
Application mode:
Interested candidates should send Application letters, Photocopies of Academic Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae (with three references including addresses, telephone numbers and e mail addresses)
Closing Date: 26 November 2010
Contact Info: The Director, UJANA Project.
Family Health International
The Director, UJANA Project.
Family Health International
P.O. Box 78082 Dar es Salaam
Friday, November 19, 2010
Deputy Director, Ujana Project
