Job Opportunity at Medical Teams International - Medical Coordinator

Job Description
( Position Ref. No MTI_TZ-000)

Reports to: Program Manager

Supervises: Direct: Public Health Officer, Pharmacy Technician, Bio-statistician, HIV & Reproductive Health Officer; As applicable: Head Medical Officer, Medical Officer, Medical Officer Special Grade (OBGYN), Senior Nutrition Officer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the Program Manager, senior management and field teams to determine operational needs of the medical program and medical staff training needs

Monitor and evaluate health sector service delivery objectives, indicators and outcomes of regional programs; Make program adjustments as needed to align with donor and MTI requirements

Utilize Unit 4 ERP system to analyse supply need and oversee timely procurement of equipment and adequate drug supply in accordance with consumption needs, national drug protocol and program budget

Assist in implementing HR functions related to staff management (hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination) and ensure training and capacity building of health facility staff

Represent MTI at health coordination meetings, task force meetings and other partner coordination meetings and communicate relevant information back to staff

Maintain relationships as first point of contact with public health department donors and partners

Act as last line clinical consultation and make recommendations for referrals for specialized care

Lead production of site and donor reports including compiling and analyzing data, compiling narrative and analysis

Work with management and partner agencies for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning

Provide input to proposal and budgeting processes

Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentor ship and participate in capacity building opportunities

Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per MTI policy

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MD) is required

Postgraduate training in Public Health is an added advantage

Registration with Tanganyika Medical Council

Valid practicing license is required

EXPERIENCE

4 years of experience in hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases; inclusive of 2 years at a managerial level is required
Experience with an international NGO or UN agency is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of humanitarian operations and project cycle management

Knowledge of Tanzania MoH, WHO and UN health systems and policies

Basic knowledge of health strengthening methods and best practices

Basic knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs

SKILLS:

Skilled in project cycle management

Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal

Skilled in relationship building with the ability to liaise with multiple partner agencies

Skilled in using ERP, HIS and HMIS database systems

Skilled in data analysis and writing reports

Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

ABILITIES

Keen interest to mentor others

Ability to travel to health facilities frequently and at times upon short notice

Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines

Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

Application Procedure:

1. Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application letter and CV ONLY saved as your name (Surname FirstName) in PDF or Word ONLY with subject as “Medical Coordinator”  including 3 work related referees to recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org

2. Indicate your Salary expectation/ current or previous salary/Notice Period; at the bottom of your CV

3. INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE: Position Ref No. ONLY.

4. Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted

5. Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements

6. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity Employer.

Deadline: Strictly two(2) weeks after the release of this advert