SIKIKA JOB ADVERTISEMENT

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Introduction
Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information about Sikika please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz.


Sikika seeks to recruit Head of Department for its Dar es Salaam Office with immediate effect:
Job Title: Head of Department – Health Governance & Finance (1 post)
Reporting to: Head of Programs

Responsibilities:
• To effectively plan, organize, implement and monitor all activities in the department of Health Governance & Finance and in the Sikika strategic plan
• Liaise with other departments and facilitate engagement to achieve objectives of Sikika’s Strategic plan
• Conduct social accountability activities such as monitoring researches, analyses and produce and widely disseminate reports and briefs 
• Engage with local government authorities and central government on all issues relating to public health planning, budgets, and implementation and monitoring with emphasis on Health Governance & Finance.
• Write and submit to Head of programs quarterly activity implementation reports and other kinds of reports as may be required from time to time
• Effectively and prudently spend, report and control budgets for all activities under your department
• Through various networks and independently (as Sikika) facilitate Sikika’s contribution to national policy and accountability 
• Produce public statements and/or position papers and participate in key health related policy processes on behalf of Sikika
• Be accountable for activities and affairs of the department of Health Governance & Finance As a member of management team, advice and support the ED and contribute to Sikika overall conceptualization, planning, and monitoring
• Coordinate with other heads of departments in organizing capacity building sessions for SIKIKA staff members
• Manage performance of all staffs members that report to you including interns and volunteers working under your department
• In coordination with other Head of Departments, support the Head of Programmes in the process of scaling up the program based on the lessons learned by providing technical advice and establishing linkages with other partners in the suggested geographical areas of expansion
• Participate in periodic reviews of the program and take an active role in developing and reviewing SIKIKA’s strategic plan and fund raising initiatives

Qualifications: 
(a) A Master's degree in any social science discipline (A Masters degree in Economics may receive special consideration). 
(b) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities 
(c) Excellent writing and communication skills 
(d) Strong research and analytical skills (including budget analysis experience/skills)  
(e) High level strategic ability and advocacy skills 
(f) Computer skills 
(g) Strong organizational and management skills. 

If you think you are suitable for this job, we encourage you to send:
a) A one-page cover letter explaining why you believe that your competencies and experiences are suitable for this job 
b) An updated CV which includes your contact details and names and contacts of 3 references
Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates. 

Send your application to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager at Sikika, by e-mail only: jobs@sikika.or.tz. 
Application Deadline:  17th July 2015