Join us in advocating for
quality health services for all Tanzanians
Introduction
Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality
health services for all Tanzanians. For more information on our work please visit
us at www.sikika.or.tz.
Title: District Coordinator
Work Station: Iramba
District
Reports to: Head of Field
Office
Objective: To contribute to the realization of the
organizations objectives by coordinating and facilitating implementation of
Sikika’s AWP activities in the district”.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinating Social
Accountability Monitoring (SAM) activities at District, ward and facility level
Working closely with office of the District Commissioner and District
Council to ensure smooth implementation of SAM activities in the district.
Coordinating and supervising activities of SAM team in the district
especially those related to Health and HIV/AIDS at district and facility level.
Organize / attend periodic meetings at community level to mobilize
citizens and raise their awareness on accountability issues
Attend all Full Council meetings to track commitments and decisions
made for monitoring of SAM district action plan
Promptly share with respective departments issues that come up during
the implementation / monitoring of activities in the district
Conduct official and informal meetings with Ward Executive Officers
(WEOs), Community Development Officers (CDOs), Village Executive Officers
(VEOs) and Facility management committees and Multi-sectoral HIV & AIDS
committees on accountability in the health sector
Encourage dialogue on health related issues between citizens and
their leaders at village and ward level
Encourage participation of religious leaders, political leaders,
opinion leaders, disadvantaged groups such as people with disability, people
living with HIV/AIDS in all activities aimed at promoting accountability at
local level
Drafting and sharing progress made to head of Field Office on weekly,
monthly and quarterly basis
Prepares Singida rural reports with a clear alignment to our work
plans and strategic plan.
2. Implement Sikika departments’
specific activities in your district. These will include:
Making follow up on reported cases of misconducts / unethical
behaviors of health workers at facility level
Promoting community monitoring of health and HIV&AIDS services
with focus on availability of medicines and supplies (including CD4 count
machine), budget information and the importance of using existing complaint
mechanisms
Distribute Sikika publications and track how such publications
support citizens in understanding critical issues and how such information
enables them to take actions
Contribute to Sikika’s quarterly newsletter by sending stories, best
experiences and lessons from the field
3. Joint Advocacy and relationship
with other actors
• Foster a good working relationship with Office of the District
Commissioner (DC) and LGA (DED, DMO, DACC, CHAC) and head of health facilities
by having periodic consultations and feedback meetings
• Coordinate with other CSOs in the district in organizing experience
sharing sessions on health at district level with the purpose of drawing
lessons for advocacy work
• Under guidance and in consultation with Head of Field Office in
Dodoma, represent Sikika in all stakeholders meetings at district level
Required Qualifications
Education
A Bachelor Degree or higher degree in any Social science discipline.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years working experience in rural areas (Kiteto &
Manyara areas preferred).
Key Skills and Abilities
The Jobholder must be fluent in both oral and written Swahili &
English, possess reasonable skills in coordination, research, experience in
analyzing written works
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful
candidates.
Send your application papers by
e-mail to: jobs@sikika.or.tz. Attn: The Human Resources and Administration
Manager, Sikika. Ladies are highly encouraged to apply
Application Deadline: June
12, 2015
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