Community Outreach Supervisor - Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam

Job Title:Community Outreach Supervisor (Five Posts)

Aga Khan Hospital,

AKHST is seeking to recruit qualified community outreach supervisors, Community Health Coordinator and Data Manager for joining hands initiative (JHI) project to improve maternal, New Born and Child Health (MNCH) in five Target Regions In Tanzania. Through strengthening " Community Based And Quality MNCH Services, Capacity Building at Primary Health Care Level and Strengthening the Link with the referral services, the Project will work towards addressing the key barriers to MNCH that are primarily responsible for causing poor health outcomes for women of reproductive age and children under five years in Tanzania. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Excellent interpersonal & communications skills are essential with fluency in both Kiswahili and English languages preferred. Female Candidates Are Encouraged To Apply.

Key Responsibilities.

The Community Outreach Supervisor will ensure linkages between the community and health facilities, ensure all appropriate MNCH related equipment, medicines, vaccinations, education materials, etc are In place at outreach sites before each visit, coordinate proper management of mobile MNCH activities and liaise closely with the JHI MNCH team and outreach teams, ensure good relationships with the community (especially women and community leaders) , organize and strengthen the team of community health workers / volunteers and supervise outreach activities, coordinate and participate in campaigns according to plan and facilitate linkage of MNCH services with health posts and include CHWs in MNCH activities.

Academic/Education Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Advanced Diploma or Degree in Public health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized University; 2-5 years experience in Community management and partnership, ideally in a clinical setting.

How to apply;

Application Instructions:

Send application letter with detailed curriculum vitae & certified testimonials; mark reference number on envelope or email.

By Email (PREFERRED): hr@akhst.org cc to aga.jhi@akhst.org

By mail or delivered:

Aga Khan Hospital,

Human Resource Department,

P.O.BOX 2289,

Ocean Road,

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Deadline:23/06/2013