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Helen Keller Intl – Tanzania is a partner in several trachoma programs
supported by Sights avers International. Through our Face washing and
Environmental improvement F&E behavior change project, our goal is to reduce
active trachoma infection in endemic areas by encouraging community members to
wash their faces frequently and to maintain proper sanitation near their
homes. Helen Keller Intl is seeking a Program Assistant who will support the
planning and implementation of F&E behavior change activities in one district
in northern Tanzania.

Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller
International works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and
disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, Helen Keller Intl currently
conducts programs in 20 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United
States. Helen Keller Intl is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency
and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating
blindness and malnutrition.

Country Overview

Established in 1984, the Helen Keller Intl – Tanzania office was the
organization's first in Africa set up to provide primary eye care services
in central Tanzania. Helen Keller Intl has since expanded its role and
currently works in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children MoHCDGEC, Local Government
Authorities LGAs, local NGOs, and other national and international
development partners in the areas of nutrition and neglected tropical diseases
NTDs, particularly trachoma elimination.

Department NTD Programs

Duty Station TBD; likely Ngorongoro District – Loliondo village district
capital

Reports to Trachoma Coordination Program Manager

Direct reports none

Duration 12 months

Key Responsibilities

-->Assist the program manager to plan and implement all activities for the F&E behavior change activities in Ngorongoro district, including trainings, data collection, supporting women’s groups and CHWs, procuring equipment, and working closely with district health teams.
-->Assist program manager in accurate collection of monitoring data and analysis in order to ensure that program keeps on track as well as in order to share with donors, inform future efforts, and increase quality of services provided to the community.
-->Serve as liaison to ensure strong planning and communication between district health teams, Helen Keller Intl staff, and district authorities.
-->Compose field activity plans and reports, monthly and quarterly updates, meeting minutes, fund reconciliations, PowerPoint presentations, Excel statistical reports, and other required documentation as required by Helen Keller Intl.
-->Identify challenges to achieving the goal of trachoma elimination by 2030 and develop and implement solutions to overcome those challenges.
-->Perform any other duties as directed by Program Manager.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

-->Must possess a degree or diploma in a relevant field plus at least one 1 year of work experience in field-based health work in rural Tanzania, OR a minimum of four 4 years’ experience in the same.
-->Should be willing to live and work full-time in a very rural district of Tanzania, in its district capital likely a village, with frequent visits to remote communities.
-->Must be a Tanzanian national, fluent in Kiswahili and Kimaa the Maasai language, and with a working knowledge of English. Candidates already based in Ngorongoro district are encouraged to apply.
-->Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
-->Should have experience working with women’s groups, Community Health Workers CHWs, or Local Government Authorities LGAs.
-->Experience in hygiene and sanitation/environmental health/behavior change is highly preferred. Technical skills in NTDs and trachoma are an added advantage.
-->Demonstration of strong program planning, organizational, and communication skills.
-->Must be competent in Microsoft packages Excel, Word, etc. and in use of email.
-->Should be a strategic thinker, who possesses strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.



Apply Online today










Email Tz.recruitment@hki.org

** Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and current CV to
Tz.recruitment@hki.org ** noting the specific job title in the subject line.

Applicants should clearly describe their field-based health work experience in
their cover letter.

Applications will be accepted until **November 15 th , 2020.** HELEN KELLER
INTL

– DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS APPLICATION,
TEST, INTERVIEW, MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING – DOES NOT ASK FOR
INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS – DOES NOT RECRUIT THROUGH ANY
RECRUITMENT AGENCY Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive
workforce where diversity of all types is fully valued – All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
ethnicity, race, caste, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, or any other characteristic that has no bearing on the ability to
perform the required job duties. ** – We are committed to providing
reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. ** ** –

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an
accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us
at the email above. **



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