Project Concern International (PCI) began operations in Tanzania in 2008. In cooperation with its local implementing partner, ADRA Tanzania, and its collaborating partner, WaterAid Tanzania, PCI is implementing a comprehensive and sustainable water and sanitation and hygiene education program in the Manyara Region in the northeast region of the country designed to make a lasting impact in the health and well-being of Tanzanian families and communities.
Description:
School Health Promotion Officer (1 vacancy)
Plan, manage, implement, supervise, monitor, evaluate and document all school health promotion project activities in close coordination with other program components and local government authorities, designed to support a healthy learning environment for program participants; In collaboration with local government and other partners, coordinate and/or facilitate the implementation of school health clubs, on-site health clinics including screening for parasitic infections and de-worming, specialized and age-appropriate HIV/AIDS education, hygiene promotion, nutrition education, and other child-friendly and gender-sensitive activities using innovative approaches to health promotion with a focus on behavior change; Design and facilitate trainings and workshops for School Committees, Parent Assemblies, teachers,student leaders, community leaders and local government authorities to promote child health based on identified needs; Facilitate and provide technical support to project staff including ward-level Community Mobilizers to implement community mobilization activities related to school health; Engage with local government authorities and other stakeholders to ensure collaboration, coordination, and participation in project strategies and activities; Monitor the implementation of health-related activities through frequent supportive supervision, including site visits; Will be based in district project offices in Bunda or Musoma with frequent travel to project wards within district.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 5 years relevant experience in working with children preferably on issues linked to health, growing up and well-being; University degree in public health or related field (MPH preferred); previous experience in health promotion and behavior change in resource poor settings; Fluent English and Kiswahili (written and spoken); Prior experience working in a multi-cultural environment, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
DESIRED: At least 2 years of community-based experience; Residents of Musoma or Bunda District strongly preferred, or otherwise high level of familiarity with the respective districts.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter, CV, salary expectation, and availability to careers@pcitanzania.org
or:
The Country Director,
PCI Tanzania,
P.O.BOX 2540,
Block D Isamilo,
MWANZA,
Include the JOB TITLE in the subject header.
Deadline for all applications is May 11; 2011.
PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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