United Republic of Tanzania: Health Project Manager

Health Project Manager

help2kids is looking for a motivated candidate for the role of Health Project Manager. Gain great experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania!

help2kids is a young, dynamic Swiss-based NGO operating in Africa. Our objective is to give some of the most vulnerable children in Tanzania and Malawi access to the basic necessities that all children deserve; education, food, healthcare, shelter, and a loving family environment so that they can break out of the cycle of poverty and live happy, productive lives. We believe in the power of education and the potential of all children.

help2kids operates several diverse projects in Lifuwu, a small village in Malawi and in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city. In Malawi, we support a government primary school, a nursery and day care program, and a medical center. In Tanzania, we run a children's home and a primary school, support a nursery school, and teach English classes for adults. At all of our projects, volunteers and staff work together to create an environment that will allow children to thrive. We are currently seeking a full-time Health Project Manager to help us manage our Health Project in Tanzania. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about health and improving children's lives. To learn more about us, please visit www.help2kids.org.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage arrangements for the escort of ill children to the hospital
• Meet regularly with partners to ensure positive relationship and understanding
• Create and maintain an organized filing system to keep track of partners and beneficiaries.
• Lead the design, implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of all activities and policies of the Health Project.
• Manage Health Project accounting and receipts
• Manage the Health Project budget
• Meet weekly with Field Manager for update on project activities and outcomes
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Health Project and its partnerships through field visits, interviews and phone calls with partners.
• Regularly organize and implement health workshops for the staff and child beneficiaries of all partners of the Health Project.
• Regularly network with other actors in the Health Sector, including contacting other NGOs, Health Officials, medical professionals and health-related companies to develop new partnerships that help develop the Health Project.
• Work with the Health Project Coordinator to continually conceptualize new ideas and plan new projects.
• Perform any other administrative or project-related tasks regularly, as required, including restocking office supplies.
• Assist in marketing and fundraising through written proposals, blogs, and newletters

Qualifications:

Things we are looking for in the ideal candidate:

• University degree relavant to field
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• A passion for working with children and youth
• Ability to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment
• Flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Work well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated
• Work well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers
• Be willing to work odd hours, including evenings and weekends
• Participate in the children's lives in a positive way and set a good example through your behavior at all times
• Previous experience working with children required
• Commitment of one year required
• Previous development experience preferred
• Previous experience living in Africa preferred
• University degree required
• Strong knowledge of public health promotion
• Experience leading workshops

Salary

• Modest Stipend, housing allowance

• Most meals included (5 dinners a week, breakfast every day, lunch available on-site)

• Shared use of company car

Send your cover letter and CV to applications@help2kids.org by the closing date. Please mention Health Project Manager Position in the subject field. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in the position. NO PHONE CALLS.

Please note: We are looking for someone to start ASAP. Please mention your available start date in your cover letter.