New Job Opportunity at Pathfinder International Tanzania – Technical Advisor SRHR Services

Pathfinder International

Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is driven
by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have
the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free
from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we
have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems
in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and
reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to
contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop
the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our
work ensures millions of women, men, and young people can choose their
own paths forward.
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Project Overview

Pathfinder
has collaborated with the government of Tanzania on the development,
refinement and establishment of health and community-based programs for
FP, HIV/AIDS, and including maternal and newborn health for more than 6
decades. In collaboration with the Government of Tanzania through
MOHCDGEC and PORALG Pathfinder is currently in the process of supporting
expansion comprehensive post abortion care program in Tanzania. The
organization is seeking for a highly motivated, self-driven, and
experienced expert to support lead execution of this national level
system strengthening program to enhance delivery of quality cPAC
services in Tanzania. With a primary focus on service delivery, the
project will improve the quality and availability of post-abortion care
services in public sector health facilities of Tanzania. Additionally,
the incumbent will be responsible in provision of technical support to
other relevant projects in the country. To support the service delivery
focus of the project, Pathfinder will also collaborate with other key
players at national level investing in service-seeking behaviors.

Technical Advisor SRHR Services
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Position Summary:
Technical
Advisor shall manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through
analysis and development to organization-wide rollout and training.
Ensures the success of the project by putting in place sound project and
program management practices. Creates and executes project work plans
and reports, manages project staff, and budgets, monitors and evaluates
outcomes for on-time delivery. Works with a multi-disciplinary team and
serves as the Pathfinder spokesperson on behalf of the project to
promote the project goals, achievements, and strengths to key
stakeholders.

Key Job Outcomes:

• Project
  Work Plans and Execution: Creates and executes project work plans and
  revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
  Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews
  deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Enforces project
  standards. Ensures all project documentation is complete, current and
  stored appropriately.
• Project Status Reports: Prepares for
  engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. Submits regular
  status project reports. Addresses issues and resolutions to mitigate
  risks.
• Project Budget: Manages project budget. Tracks and
  reports team hours and expenses regularly. Manages and reports budget to
  actual variance on hours and cost
• Project Meetings: Holds
  regular status meetings with project team. Keeps project team well
  informed of changes within the project and organization. Communicates
  relevant project information to project leads. Delivers engaging,
  informative, well-organized presentations. Resolves and/or escalates
  issues in a timely fashion. Communicates difficult/sensitive
  information. Facilitates team meetings.
• Project Schedules:
  Manages the project schedule and schedules for Pathfinder staff related
  to the project. Plans and schedules to align resources and deliverables.
  Serves as the primary point of contact for exceptions and rescheduling.
• Staff Development: Trains other team members using train the
  trainer approach. Approves team members’ time and expense reports.
  Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as
  appropriate. Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and
  procedures.
• Technical Assistance: Provides technical assistance
  to country offices, host-country governments, local partners, and other
  agencies to assess needs and design SRHR and ISS & CB projects and
  services that are responsive to the needs of intended populations.
• Quality
  Assurance: Works with the technical team to ensure that best practices
  for services and service integration are well documented, evaluated and
  poised for scale up. Coaches and builds teams to optimize staff
  performance programming, target setting and project workplan and
  scale-up.
• Partner Management: Manages day-to-day partner interactions.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Country Specific Public Health System: Advanced knowledge of the countries’ public health systems and SRH programs.
• Sexual
  and Reproductive Health and Rights: Advanced knowledge of family
  planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of
  programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest
  professional developments in SRHR and System Strengthening and Capacity
  Building (SSCB). Advanced skills in designing, implementing, monitoring,
  and evaluating development and intervention activities funded by
  different donor organizations working in the health sector.
• Proposal
  Development: Advanced skills in proposal development from concept to
  full proposal, resource mobilization, and proven ability to raise
  substantial research/development funds.
• Leadership: Advanced
  skills as a leader in health and health service delivery strengthening
  in developing countries and proven ability in developing strategic
  plans.
• Program and Project Planning and Management: Advanced
  skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill
  performance objectives, including the timely implementation and
  reporting of donor-funded program activities.
• Operations and
  Financial Management: Advanced knowledge of operations and project
  financial oversight Presentation Skills: Ability to make presentations
  on results and products to small and large groups.
• Community
  Relations: Advanced skills in facilitating working relationships between
  partners, government officials, and communities.

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Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Communication
  and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through
  diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Passion
  for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to family
  planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health
  services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Self-Management
  and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team,
  ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress
  effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters

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Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, community development, marketing, social sciences or related discipline.
• Medical background, Doctor of Medicine degree, Degree in Midwifery
• Demonstrated
  experience implementing large scale projects delivering SRHR services
  including FP and Comprehensive Post abortion care (cPAC) is needed.
• At
  least 5 years’ experience in working in international development
  organizations implementing sexual and reproductive health programs,
• Prefer: Experience with programs implemented by multiple partners
• Prefer: Experience in project design, planning and management

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Interested
applicants are requested to submit their CV, including contact details
for 3 references before the close of business on February 05th, 2021.
Applications should be addressed to the Director for Human Resources and Administration, Pathfinder International, PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam or sent via e-mail to Tanzania-jobs@pathfinder.org stating the position being applied for in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.