Plot 254, 3rd floor, Coco Plaza Building , Toure Drive,
Masaki, Dar es Salaam Tanzania,
East Africa P.O Box 32605 Dar es Salaam, Tel
+255-22-2923107/+255 689 103 046 Fax+255 22 2923108.
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THPS is an indigenous NGO established under
nongovernmental organization act No 24 of 2002 as part of partnership framework
implementation plan between the USG and the Government of Tanzania which calls
for an uninterrupted transition of PEPFAR funded HIV and AIDS programs into
local entities. THPS works in partnership with the Ministries of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children and Regional Administration and local
government (PMORALG) with a goal of
ensuring accessible high quality health care services to Tanzania's through
establishment and strengthening of comprehensive family focused HIV/AIDS
Prevention, Care and Treatment services
in Pwani, Kigoma, Mtwara regions and Zanzibar. This is a continuation of the
PEPFAR funded broader US Government HIV/AIDS initiatives through Centre for
Disease Control Tanzania (CDC) in Tanzania.
As CDC prime awardee; THPS is currently
seeking committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill in the following positions.
Position title:
Procurement &
Logistics Manager
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Duty
Station: Dar es Salaam
Job
Summary: To provide support to the
organization by ensuring effective procurement systems through monitoring the
purchasing processes and ensure timely delivery of items to intended
recipients. Assist THPS in the implementation of quality procurement services.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Maintain an
up-to-'date knowledge of the supply market for all THPS supplies and services
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Liaise with
technical team to establish technical specifications of items for supplies to
be ordered
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Process and
obtain relevant approvals for materials to be purchased in line with the
existing requirements and protocols
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Develop and
maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers to ensure ongoing quality
and reliability of supply
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Provide
advice on procurement issues with best practices in line with the public
procurement procedures and protocols
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Responsible
for the planning, support and implementation of an efficient logistics and supply
chain management system for the organization in accordance with the program requirements.
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Take the
lead/responsibility in the tracking, regular monitoring and optimal stocking of
the required program materials at supported sites including laboratory
reagents, drugs and other consumables across organization's supported sites`.
·
Inventory
analysis of the pharmacy stock using appropriate and applicable monitoring
tools, spread sheets and databases.
·
Management
of data essential to make available an accurate forecast for procurement at regular
intervals
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Ensuring
monitoring and tracking of pharmaceutical products across organizations
supported sites
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Serve as
in-house resources person to provide guidance on logistics issues
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Prepare and
process the local purchase orders and ensure that orders are delivered to
suppliers on time
·
Maintain
and update the asset register on regular basis by ensuring that all new
procured materials are being recorded
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Coordinate
shipping of procured items to THPS regional offices
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Ensure THPS
regional stores are coordinated and shipped items are dispatched to the sites.
·
Working
closely with Storekeeper Officer to ensure all items are received and recorded
in the store book ledgers before being issued
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Conduct
performance reviews with suppliers, measuring against required performance
standards and market prices of various material procured by THPS
·
Ensure the
highest standards of probity are maintained in all purchasing activities
·
Provide
information to administrative assistant / receptionist when the procured items
arrive from supplies
·
Liaise
closely with the site staff to ensure that they are satisfied with the service
and quality of items from supplies as per specified standards in the LPPs
·
Perform any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time by suppliers.
Qualifications,
Experience & Skills required:
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Holder of a degree in Procurement from a reputable University
·
Addition Procurement Qualification(SPSP) certified by PSPTB (Procurement and Supplies
Professions and Technicians Board)
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At least three years experience
at similar position
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Ability to work under difficult conditions with
minimum supervision
·
Must demonstrate high level of integrity &
professionalism
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Must be able to deal effectively & timely with
demanding and changing situations
·
Basic computer skills with minimum of Microsoft word,
power point and excel
Position title: Internal
Compliance Manager
Reports to: Executive
Director & Finance /Audit Committee Chair
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Job Summary: The Internal Compliance Manager is responsible for the quality and
performance of internal compliances for both financial and operations at THPS
by providing the Executive Director (ED) and the Finance/Audit Committee with
an opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of THPS arrangements for
governance, risk management and control.
Internal compliance function is a key part of the governance and
assurance arrangements within THPS. Its prime objective is to provide the ED
and the Finance/Audit Committee, in an economical, efficient and timely manner,
with an objective evaluation of, and opinion on, the overall adequacy and
effectiveness of THPS' governance, risk management and control arrangements.
The internal compliance managers’ function will be free from interference in
determining the scope of an internal compliance assignment, performing the work
and communicating the results of compliance work . The Compliance Manager will have free and
unfettered access to both the ED and Finance/Audit Committee Chair
in order to operate independently and
objectively . His/her performance
appraisal will be done by the ED, advised by the Finance/Audit
Committee Chair, to avoid undue influence in the effective conduct of this work
Key Responsibilities
• The Internal
Compliance Manager will advise the ED of the risks to which the Organization
may be exposed if the scope of compliance check is limited or qualified in any
way.
•
Manage THPS’ Internal
compliance function, including oversight of THPS’ external co-sourcing partner
relationships that are required to provide and deliver the assurance
framework.
•
Develop and maintain an Internal control Strategy and
Annual compliance check Plan designed to provide an evidence-based opinion
aligned to the risk profile of THPS. The plan should outline the resources and
skills required to meet the assurance needs of the ED, the Trustees and Audit
Committee in a focused, high quality and cost effective manner.
•
Establish relevant policies and procedures to guide the
internal compliance work and provide support to introduce the internal controls
into line manager responsibilities.
•
Undertake and deliver to a high quality assignments
included in the Strategy and Plan.
•
Provide consultancy support, where appropriate, without
taking on managements’ responsibility.
•
Contribute to ensuring that
financial controls and other assurance processes and activities are appropriate
and robust throughout THPS.
•
Work closely with Finance Managers and Chief Operations Officer
to identify and address key control issues and capacity gaps through assurance processes.
•
Undertake specific compliance
and assurance reviews as and when necessary to address significant assurance
concerns e.g. special reviews, investigations.
•
Provide technical direction in
finance systems development to ensure appropriate governance and control are
built into key processes from the start.
•
Work with the management team
to raise awareness of risk management within THPS.
Note: The responsibilities are not meant
to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the
job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within
the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
Qualifications,
Experience Skills required:
- Degree in Finance / Bcom, a CPA (T), qualified professional member of NBAA
- MBA will be an added advantage
- Significant experience working in an internal audit department as a senior auditor / audit manager, assistant manager or Chief Internal Auditor..
- The Compliance Manager will require strong internal compliance experience with the personal impact, strategic capability and influencing skills to play a prominent role in provision of assurance to the ED and Audit Committee.
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A successful track record in internal compliance management
and participation in the
formulation of Internal compliance objectives, policies and
strategies.
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A successful track record of influencing, giving
professional advice to and building effective and productive working
relationships with senior managers, and those engaged in managing risks and
other assurance providers.
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A successful track record in internal compliance planning, quality and performance management.
·
The ability to develop and implement the internal
compliance strategy and plan, compatible with the corporate vision and
strategy, and to undertake a vital role in the governance arrangements.
·
The ability to provide professional, independent advice
confidently, and propose recommendations on how to address control weaknesses
efficiently and effectively;
·
The ability to handle competing priorities and a
challenging workload.
·
An understanding of the charity/not-for-profit environment
and accountability.
·
Familiarity with program and project management including
program and project audit.
·
Willingness to continuously
develop skills and knowledge to remain current with internal compliance
practice.
Position title: Sub
Grants Officer,
Reports to: Sub Grants Manager,
Location: Mtwara
regional office with frequent field travel of up to 75%
Job Summary: The Sub Grants
officer will be responsible to
focus on all issues related to sub awardee efficient management of THPS funds
and to monitor the financial and administrative systems for proper utilization
of such funds. S/He will work with R/CHMTs and other THPS sub grantees in
building their capacity towards compliance and efficiency in managing donor
funds including timely reporting. Under the leadership of the subs manager he
will facilitate and coordinate the subs budgeting process and provide ongoing
feedback to the THPS on the implementation of the subs work plans. The job
entails frequent field travel of up to 75%Tanzania.
Key
responsibilities:
- Assist in assessing the financial and administrative requirement for the sub awardees.
- Adapt administrative and financial policies and procedures for the sub awardees which includes ; manuals, user guides and templates to be compliant with donor and THPS requirements
- Provide training and technical support to sub awardees staff to improve administrative and financial systems by using THPS management tools and general management of fund procedures.
- Ensure consistent application of THPS financial and administrative policies/standards, as well as donor, and THPS rules and regulations
- Act as resource person for tracking and monitoring systems, reporting policies and procedures to sub awardees
- Ensure that sub awardees provide their reports accurately and on time
- Monitoring of sub awardees invoices and advances from THPS
- Monitor the need for external audits of sub awardees, and manage the audit as needed
- Coordinate with THPS finance staff and field finance managers to correct sub awardees account errors and improve systems
- Train new sub awardees staff on matters related with financial management and perform project financial review
- Assist in provision of procedures for sub awardees closing by making sure that all steps and regulations are followed properly
- Supervise and train the Sub award Finance Staff in donor rules and regulations and the Financial Reporting.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:
·
Bachelors degree or equivalent
in Accountancy, Finance or related subjects from a recognized institution
·
CPA, ACCA or other equivalent
professional certification will be an added advantage
·
At least four years experience
at similar position
- Ability to work under difficult conditions with minimum supervision
- Must demonstrate high level of integrity & professionalism
- Must be able to deal effectively & timely with demanding and changing situations
- Basic computer skills with minimum of Microsoft word, power point and excel
How to apply:
Interested applicants should apply through
THPS website(www.thps.or.tz)
using vacancy link located under career opportunities,
attaching their application cover letter one page maximum and CV four
pages maximum by April 8th 2016 with
a subject line for example: Procurement
& Logistics Manager, Internal Compliance Manager or Sub Grants Officer Mtwara.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any
certificates when submitting online.
THPS is an equal
opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to
apply.