Husika Program Assistant

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The overall goal of the Husika Project is to reduce the HIV incidence in Tanzania by preventing HIV transmission between at risk populations, MARPS and their sexual partners; through the following two program objectives;

1. Strengthen the protective behaviors of at risk populations, MARPS and their sexual partners to

prevent HIV transmission; and

2. Strengthen the environment at national and lower levels to enable at risk populations and

MARPS’ access to high quality medical and non medical support and services.

BROAD FUNCTION

The Husika Project Assistant will be responsible in coordinating all aspects of the program preparation and implementation. Lead the planning and coordination of program special events and provide substantial logistical support to Husika project manager in activities implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Administrative support

- Schedule, set- up, confirm and participate in Husika stakeholder meetings and- Track and follow up on all communications with partners with regard to approvals- Develop and organize program administrative files and an efficient filing system (paper- Maintaining and update database of Husika stakeholders both at field and national- Coordinate and disseminate Husika project information (mailings and email notices) as

- Acts as focal person for all logistics and coordination of Husika project activities- Assist Husika Project Manager to coordinate implementing teams on the ground in- Develop scopes of work according to project requirement

- Responsible for coordinating transportation of all materials and products required to- Work with Husika program manager to develop and program work plans and budgets

- Travel to the field to support and coordinate Husika activities implementation and- Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

University Degree or a Diploma in one of the following or related fields: Business

Administration, Social Sciences or Public Health

Experience

At least 2 years experience working at coordination of activities level. Background in

health related work experience is an added advantage.

Skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Conversant with Microsoft word, excel, and power point

- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili

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- and educational backgrounds

Ability to take initiative and work well with minimum supervisionFlexible schedule to meet program needs- Sensitivity and ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural, economic,

- Must be dependable and detail oriented

- Enthusiasm, stamina, and patience- Self-starter and possess multitasking skills

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- with clients, implementing partner and stakeholders

To apply please contact HR & Admin Officer:

Telephone: (22) 2700772. Fax: (22) 2700773. Email: amwalekwa@tmarc.or.tz, Office: TMARC

Offices, Plot No. 383, Ndovu Road/ Garden Road, PO Box 63266 Dar Es Salaam.

Closing date: Overtime may be required to meet project deadlinesTravel is required for the purpose coordination of activities on the ground, meetings5 October 2011 only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Work Conditions

PERSON’S SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and/or

Professional Qualifications

- Program support

T-MARC Tanzania is an independent, Tanzanian-led and controlled organisation

dedicated to improving the health status of Tanzanian families. T-MARC employs a

dynamic approach, bringing together public and private stakeholders in order to develop and expand consumer markets for a broad range of health products and promote behaviour change that will improve public health. These products and campaigns contribute to a demonstrable health impact in the areas of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, child survival, infectious diseases and malaria and are specifically targeted at vulnerable, at-risk and low-income audiences.