Health Project coordinator

Overview

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Health Project Manager and other team members to implement health-related activities at our partners in Dar es Salaam (3 orphanages, a day care center and a primary school)
• Periodically escort children from our partners to hospitals/clinics
• Assess First Aid Cabinets at all partners on a monthly basis and purchase First Aid supplies to restock the cabinets accordingly
• Purchase medicine for children when prescribed by a doctor
• Update and maintain an organised filing system to track data of child beneficiaries, stakeholders and hospital invoices
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and partnerships through field visits, interviews and phone calls with partners
• Organise Driver’s schedule for children’s medical visits and administrative activities
• Organise and deliver health education workshops for the child beneficiaries and their caregivers
• Network with other actors in the Health Sector, including NGOs, Health Officials, medical professionals and health-related companies
• Work with the Health Project Manager to continually conceptualise new ideas and plan new projects
• Account for project expenses
• Report regularly to the Health Project Manager and Field Manager
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• Perform other administrative and project-related tasks as requested
  
  

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Development or other relevant discipline
• Understanding of the Health Sector (private and public) in Dar es Salaam, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and referral systems
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.)
• Written and oral fluency in English and Kiswahili, and strong ability to translate between English and Kiswahili
• Self-motivated and able to work well under minimal supervision 
• Productive, punctual and strong work ethic
• Flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed
• Passionate about serving vulnerable children and youth
• A positive and friendly attitude when representing help2kids externally and with other staff/volunteers
• Effective and efficient communicator with staff and external partners
• Ability to work well with a team of Tanzanian staff and international staff and volunteers
• Ability to work well with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment 
  
  

Beneficial Competencies: 

• Academic or professional experience in medical practice/first aid training
• Strong knowledge of public health promotion
• Experience in organising and hosting workshops
• Existing network of contacts in the Health Sector of Dar es Salaam 
• Knowledge and professional background on monitoring and evaluating health-related projects
• Driving ability