VACANCIES/ NAFASI ZA KAZI 23/07/2010

Marketing Assistant -Tanzania
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising ,
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:

Contribute to the fundraising objective of company through the selling and renewals of membership product (s) as per set targets and building client relationships.
Description:

* With guidance from the Marketing Officer and in line with the strategic plan, prepare operational plans for membership sales; including setting targets, mapping recruitment activities, budgeting, etc
* Implement membership recruitment activities as per plan; this will include planning and executing membership drives and member activities aimed at creating awareness, boosting sales and raising the Society’s profile.
* With the guidance of the Marketing Officer, develop and implement a membership retention programme and monitor its effectiveness.
* Ensure there is adequate supply of membership information including flyers, application forms, at all key recruitment locations
* Collect information on customer needs from existing and potential members, comments/complaints from members, informal research etc and make recommendations/proposals to address them; this may lead to new product development
* Prepare periodic reports such as new membership recruitment reports, attrition reports, trend analysis etc as required for decision making and reporting.
* Prospect for sales by identifying potential clients, following up to make appointments, making presentations, etc.
* Close sales deals, collect completed forms and payments
* Follow up current members to secure renewals
* Ensure service delivery to the recruited members such as the delivery of their membership cards, their queries are answered, etc.


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Requirements:

* ‘O’ Level or equivalent
* Diploma in Sales and or Marketing
* 1 years experience in sales
* Good selling, presentation and communication skills
* Customer service experience
* Strong follow up skills
* Self-drive, strong and outgoing personality
* Must be of Tanzanian nationality


Date Posted: 21 July 2010
Closing Date: 28 July 2010


Contact Info: Adept Systems
Adept Systems

Web Address : http://Adeptsys.biz

Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 28th July 2010.

Adept Systems

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100



Web: www.adeptsys.biz



Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Visit our website for more vacancies.
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Procurement Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Columbia University International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (lCAP) works in partnership with the Ministries of Health of Tanzania and Zanzibar to estaplish and strengthen HIV / AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment services in Kagera, Kigoma, Pwani Regions and Zanzibar as well as national technical support to early infant diagnosis, TB/HIV, palliative care and PLHIV systems. This program is part of a broader US Government HIV / AIDS initiative in Tanzania and receives funding from Centres for Disease Control Tanzania (CD C), PEPF AR and the support of the American People. The program seeks to recruit competent dynamic individuals with programmatic understanding, clinical background as well as public health management knowledge.
Description:
Requirements:

Preferred Qualification and Skills

• Must hold Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement from recognized university or institution

• Must be registered with registered and CPSP qualification is desirable

• Two or more working experience in procurement departments or sections.

• Working experience with donor funded projects dealing with HN / AIDS care and treatment is desirable.

• Ability to work independently with strong problem solving skills

• Fluent in English and Swahili with good verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be a Tanzania Resident.

Applicants should send their application letter and CV by July 30th, 2010 by email with a subject line Procurement Officer


Date Posted: 22 July 2010
Closing Date: 30 July 2010


Contact Info: Columbia University International Centre for AIDS
Columbia University International Centre for AIDS
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Mechanical Engineer
Category: Engineering & Construction ,
Senior Management Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: competitive
Summary:

We are a group of companies headquartered in Kampala but with operations in various industry sectors the East African region. We have recently made a significant investment in Dar es Salaam Tanzania where we are venturing into the highly lucrative fresh fruit juices market that is only enhanced by the East Africa Community common market.

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Description: You will have full responsibility for the maintenance of two plants; one tetrapak line and a glass and PET bottles line. Taking over from the installation engineers, we will be expecting you to develop and implement an appropriate maintenance plan in close liaison with the production unit, that ensures machine availability within the uptime targets. Other core deliverables will include capacity maximization, continuous improvement and energy management.
Requirements: A degree in mechanical engineering and training or experience of of PLC are a primary requirement. Experience of working in food processing, preferably soft drinks manufacturing in an automated environment is critical. Understanding of international quality management systems such as ISO and HACCP is essential. We will also be looking for proven people management experience and budgeting and budgetary control experience.


Date Posted: 20 July 2010
Closing Date: 14 August 2010


Contact Info: Adept Systems
Adept Systems

Web Address : http://www.adeptsys.biz
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General Manager

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:

We are a group of companies headquartered in Kampala but with operations in various industry sectors the East African region. We have recently made a significant investment in Dar es Salaam Tanzania where we are venturing into the highly lucrative fresh fruit juices market that is only enhanced by the East Africa Community common market.

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Description: We are looking for a General Manager to take charge of this Tanzania based operation. Reporting to a Board of Directors, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the business strategy for this operation. The highly competitive nature of this business will call for operational efficiency and you will be responsible for overall profitability. Managing the performance of your team and the company resources will also be your responsibility.
Requirements: We want to discuss this position with food production experts(graduate level or above) with at least 10 years in the food processing industry; experience in fresh fruit juice processing in a modern/automated environment would be a definite advantage. Experience of working in Tanzania and of working in a start-up operation is highly desirable. Proven leadership and people management skills are essential as are business building skills.


Date Posted: 21 July 2010
Closing Date: 14 August 2010


Contact Info: Adept Systems
Adept Systems

Web Address : http://www.adeptsys.biz

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees.

Adept Systems

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Web: www.adeptsys.biz



Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Visit our website for more vacancies.
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Pharmaceutical Technician
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified personnel to apply for the following vacant posts which are required to be filled immediately:-
Description:
Requirements: Qualifications:

Holder of Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from a recognized institution coupled with at least two years experience from a reputable hospital/pharmaceutical company. The applicant must be computer literate.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

All posts carry competitive remuneration package based on qualification and experience.

TO APPLY:

Applications accompanied with Curriculum Vitae (CV) and which includes current telephone contact are required to be submitted


Date Posted: 19 July 2010
Closing Date: 23 July 2010


Contact Info: The Honorary General Secretary
Shree Hindu Mandai Hospital


The Honorary General Secretary

Shree Hindu Mandai Hospital

P.Q. Box 581 Dar es Salaam.
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Programme Officer for Communication & Outreach

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation [EGPAF] supports Tanzania's Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the role out and strengthening of a broad scale of HIV programs through a District approach.

Immediate supervisor: Program Coordinator; Communication and Outreach

Location: Dar es Salaam

BASIC FUNCTION

This position is responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of communication, advocacy and outreach initiatives which build on EGPAF's technical expertise and credibility to increase awareness of and support for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and paediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment. The focus of these initiatives will be to educate policy makers, opinion leaders, the media, civil society organizations and the public about pediatric AIDS issues.

While working with the Program Coordinator for Communications and Outreach, the Program Officer will provide leadership in media engagement and communications initiatives to create awareness and achieve a stronger image and positioning of EGPAF in Tanzania as highly responsive, professional, collaborative and effective and also as a leader in pediatric AIDS. Slhe will report to the Program Coordinator; Communication and Outreach who provides leadership to the communication and outreach department.
Description: MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB Responsibility 1: Outreach to media

• Increase awareness among the Tanzanian media on paediatric AIDS and prevention issues

• Expand media coverage of Foundation's work and of paediatric AIDS and prevention issues.

• Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, fact sheets and other appropriate materials to support media coverage of Foundation and partner activities.

• Working with the Program Coordinator, EGPAF Regional Communications Officer and Senior Public Policy and Advocacy Officer to prepare EGPAF leadership and other spokespersons for media interviews and/or presentations.

• Develop visibility materials describing Tanzania Country program, activities and achievements.

• Establish relationships with USG Tanzania and other donorsl partners Imedia officers and coordinate and support media activities as appropriate.

• Prepare media and site briefs and speeches for senior EGPAF officers or other partner organisations and coordinate events in the field.

• Play the role of Quality Control to ensure all materials conform with the United State government branding guidelines.

EGPAF branding guidelines and other partner's branding guidelines

• Organize media workshops and training of journalists in the area of PMTCT and care and treatment.

• Organize and facilitate journalists exposure visits to highlight the Foundation's and partners work on CTC and PMTCT Responsibility 2: Management of the EGPAF policy, communication and outreach outcomes

• Under the guidance of the program coordinator, implement a communication and outreach strategy for the Tanzania programme, with objectives and performance indicators

• Prepare annual work plan and budget as per EGPAF's planning system

• Implement planned activities with the EGPAF program team, allies and partners and reporting as required

• Produce quarterly narrative reports against the planned budget and performance indicators

• Work with the community linkage team to understand the work of the districts and build capacity and identify areas for communication.

• Be able to report effectively on progress of the communication a!1d outreach program

• Collaborate with other network partners (e.g. HOT, TAPAC, TAF, AJMT, Futures group) in organising, managing meetings and events with national, regional and District officials, including Members of Parliament

• Manage the project partnership with WAMA Foundation and other projects that will emerge related to communication and outreach supported by EGPAF.

Responsibility 4: Consultation, coordination and support to the districts I regional level

• Organise and co-ordinate communication and education related meetings, prepare agenda, produce minutes, and ensure follow-up of action agreed in the policy meetings for EGPAF

• Participate in external meetings and events as requested, including at local, regional and national levels

• Collaborate with the MoHSW in matters related to communication and education.

• Participate in EGPAF technical team meetings and identify potential topics for presentation during the meetings.

Responsibility 5: Outreach support to the PMTCT and care and treatment programme

• Support the PMTCT and care and treatment programme team to develop communication and outreach initiatives at community and district levels,

• Provide information, materials for outreach and advice as appropriate in consultation with the relevant teams

• Work with the care and treatment and PMTCT programme team to identify and address key communication and education issues arising from the programs

• Document PMTCT and care and treatment programme success stories and notes from the field and share with partners at the local and national levels through various media including print and electronic.

Other Duties

The Program Officer for Communication and Outreach will be expected to undertake other duties from time to time, as discussed and agreed with his/her supervisor.
Requirements: Education and Experience

A degree in communications or journalism.

A diploma in communications and or journalism with a combination of three years experience in media and public outreach positions will be accepted in lieu of a university degree.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Energetic, independent and self motivated

Excellent journalistic verbal and written skills and ability to write simply for diverse audiences Excellent management and diplomatic skills

Ability to utilize public relations to forge stronger constituency consensus

Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and communicate effectively Ability to think strategically, plan and meet deadlines

Ability to manage multiple priorities while working as part of team Good understanding of basic IT programs

Knowledge of Tanzania national, regional and district government structure and operations,

Knowledge of existing in country key players of HIV & AIDS related networks or the willingness to acquire this knowledge quickly

Experience in working with International NGOs Ability to frequently travel to the field (up to 50%)

Ability to communicate fluently in English aQd Kiswahili and to relate cross culturally

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills, and high levels of self motivation, integrity and initiative Good computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, with proven ability to provide support to communication and education initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY

EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to EGPA

Date Posted: 19 July 2010
Closing Date: 23 July 2010

Contact Info: The Human Resource Manager
EGPAF


The Human Resource Manager,EGPAF,
P.O. BOX 1628, Oysterbay,
Haile Selasie Road Plot # 8 & 10,
Oar es Salaam, Tanzania.