Calling All Entrepreneurs 30/11/2009
There is no formula or method for entrepreneurship. At least that is what I know. All you need is to be at the right place and the right time, to realize that an opportunity is presenting itself to you. Entrepreneurship knows no boundaries; it sets no limits for the size and/or nature of a venture. All you need is your self-confidence and the courage to say: This is not difficult, I can do it. If you believe you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, email me your CV (which is not really you qualification) so that we may start discussing your immediate future. I am leaving Dar es Salaam, moving to Arusha. I have a business that I need to hand over – in 30 days – to someone who will qualify for it. I can teach you the basics of the business – Hint: Think media. – but the rest will be your own effort, drive and initiative. Are you ready, to conquer the world? If you are… drop me a line. Who you are:
ART Logistics Pharmacist - Namibia 29/11/2009
Note: This job was automatically translated from image to text with a software to give readers an overview, so apologies for any mistakes found. If interested with this job application, please downlaod the original scanned document below and read through. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE: ART Logistics Pharmacist BACKGROUND With financial and technical support from development partners, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) has implemented a system to routinely collect data from government clinics and hospitals providing antiretroviral therapy (ART) to people living with AIDS (PLWA). Data from this system is used by program managers for decision-making and program monitoring. Notably, the data is used to forecast annual drug needs for antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). The data is also used In conjunction with data from the Central Medical Stores and the two Regional Medical Stores to monitor use of ARVs. medicines for treaflng opportunistic infections', rapid HIV test kits, and related medicines and medical supplies. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES The ART Logistics Pharmacist (ALP) is responsible for the management JEST'S1 Dm9 DfeP8n«'ng Tool (EDT) database, which collects data about ARVs for MoHSS sites providing ART. The ALP is responsible for forecasting national ARV needs using the data from EDT andfor sharing date fromthe database routinely with program managers. S/he develops and maintains pharmaceutical and commodity management system for the MoHSS. The ALP collaborates with the Central and Regional Medical Stores (CMS and RMSs). ART treatment facilfHes. the MOHSS Health Management Information System (HMIS) of MoHSS and other partners in the performance of his or her duties. The Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project, managed by Crown Agents-US in Namibia, with financial support from the US President's Plan for Emergency AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been asked my the Permanent Secretary at MOHSS to place an advisor* the MOHSS to fulfill this role, until such time as the position can be funded by MOHSS. Until that time, SCMS/Crown Agents will remain the supervisor of record for the ARV Logistics Pharmacist. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Serve as the lead MOHSS staff for quantification of national HIV/ Al DS-re lated commodities: ARVs, medicines for treating opportunistic infection, rapid HIV test kits and related pharmaceutical commodities for government facilities. 2. Use the Essential Drug Dispensing Tool (EDT), Quantimed software for forecasting. Pipeline software for monitoring, and other tools for monitoring and forecasting and serve as a super-user who can train others in the use of these tools. 3. Collaborate with the CMS and the two RMSs, and MOHSS sites to monitor the distribution of HIV/AIDS-related pharmaceuticals and commodities delivered from the central level to sites. The incumbent with work with managers from the Directorate of Special Programs. CMS, the 2 RMSs, and Pharmaceutical Services to ensure that adequate levels of all required commodities are maintained at ail levels of the system at all times. 4. Provide routine reports on the status and functioning of the HIV/AIDS-related supply chain to DSP, CMS, RMS, PSSD, HMIS. and others as requested. In particular, the ALP will provide reports on ARV dispensing to the Strengthening Pharmaceutical Services (SPS) for onward reporting to the USG's PEFPAR program. 5. Work daily as an advisor within the Pharmaceutical Services Sud-Dlvlslon (PSSD) of the Directorate of Tertiary Care & Clinical Support 6. Work in collaboration with MOHSS' development partners, including especially the SCMS and SPS projects, to strengthen commodities management. 7. As appropriate, develop and implement additional data-collection tools, training others in their use, and development and dissemination of additional routine report formats. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Professional degree in pharmacy with at least 5 years post qualification experience. 2. Knowledge and/or experience In HIV/AIDS Interventions and public health management Issues In Namibia or in a developing country context preferred. 3. Familiarity and experience with management information systems including national HMIS preferred. 4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in developing creative and strategic solutions to achieve common goals. 5. Strong organizational, communication and advocacy skills. 6. Demonstrated advanced computer skills In Microsoft Office Suite applications required, including Word and Excel. Experience with Access, Outlook and PowerPoint preferred. 7. Proficiency in English including the ability to conduct business in English. 8. Ability and willingness to travel regularly within Namibia with possible international travel. 9. Long term working resident experience in Namibia preferred. This is a full-time position based in Windhoek, Namibia, with domestic and international travel to provide field monitoring and technical assistance. Qualified applicants can submit a current resume to: Office 2A, Yang Tze Village or PO Box 11856 1st Floor Windhoek 351 Sam Nujoma Drive Klein Windhoek Namibian candidates will receive preference. CLOSING DATE: 18 December 2009 
East Africa Job opportunities 28/11/2009
Country: Burundi - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Job Title - Deputy Director, Programs, Burundi Closing Date - 24 Dec 2009 Organisation - International Rescue Committee URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y4LQB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Country: Kenya - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Job Title - Consultant - End of Term External Evaluation, Kenya (Nairobi) Closing Date - 10 Dec 2009 Organisation - Agency for Co-operation and Research in Development URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y3EZ4 Job Title - Program Officer (Early Infant Diagnosis) , Kenya Closing Date - 06 Dec 2009 Organisation - International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y5KZB Job Title - Project Manager (Capacity Building East African Community) (Grade Equiv. P3), Kenya (Nairobi) Closing Date - 15 Dec 2009 Organisation - International Organization for Migration URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y4E6B Job Title - Field Operations Manager, Franchising , Kenya (Nairobi) Closing Date - 11 Dec 2009 Organisation - Marie Stopes International URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y5MHK Job Title - Country Director, Kenya Closing Date - 31 Jan 2010 Organisation - Medical Emergency Relief International URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y4LS5 Job Title - Program Assistant, Kenya (Bondo) Closing Date - 06 Dec 2009 Organisation - Plan URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y4BX6 Job Title - Project Coordinator, Kenya (Nairobi) Closing Date - 06 Dec 2009 Organisation - Plan URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y4C9D Job Title - Project Coordinator - WASH, Kenya (Kilifi) Closing Date - 06 Dec 2009 Organisation - Plan URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y4CMB Job Title - Field Coordinator, Kenya (Lodwar) Closing Date - 31 Dec 2009 Organisation - Solidarités URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7W7NA8 Job Title - Chief (Scientific Assessment Branch), D1, Kenya (Nairobi) Closing Date - 17 Jan 2010 Organisation - United Nations Environment Programme URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7XXHNC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Country: Uganda - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Job Title - Country Finance Manager, Uganda (Gulu) Closing Date - 25 Dec 2009 Organisation - Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y5HBA Job Title - Health Education/Community Outreach Coordinator (Supported Volunteer), Uganda (Kitgum) Closing Date - 03 Dec 2009 Organisation - Visions in Action URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y39C2 Job Title - Monitoring and Evaluation Supported Volunteer, Uganda (Gulu) Closing Date - 03 Dec 2009 Organisation - Visions in Action URL Address - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-7Y39FE Monitoring & Evaluation Manager 28/11/2009
University of Massachusetts (UMass) Closing date: 31 Dec 2009 Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam Position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with regular travel to Kenya and Uganda Background to Twaweza Twaweza ("we can make it happen" in Swahili) is a ten year initiative of Dutch development organisations Hivos and SNV and other donors to empower East African citizens to monitor the delivery of basic services. Formally launched in November 2008, Twaweza East Africa seeks to enable people in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to improve their quality of life through a bold, citizen-centered approach to development and public accountability. The partnership aims to increase access to information to enable citizens to openly express to government institutions their views on basic services and to monitor the quality of such services. Twaweza has two interlinked goals: to enable substantial numbers of citizens in East Africa to exercise greater agency or, in other words, to be able to take initiative to improve their situation and hold government to account; and to access improved basic services (particularly basic education, primary health and clean water) and improve resource management to serve local interests. The Center for International Education (CIE) at the University of Massachusetts, USA, has been tasked with the responsibility of monitoring and evaluating this initiative. Purpose The Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, a UMASS hire, will provide leadership in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of all evaluation activities. The Manager will collaborate with the Learning & Communications Team at Twaweza while maintaining the independence of the evaluation effort. The Manager will report to and work closely with the Center for International Education, ensuring smooth and regular communications. The Manager will oversee and facilitate the work of the Cooperating Partners, ensuring timely implementation of all activities. In addition, the Manager will work closely with the Partnership Coordinator and supervise a part-time administrative assistant. We seek an intellectually curious evaluation expert with commitments to alternative models of development and social change and creative yet robust evaluation strategies and methods. This person must have excellent conceptual, analytic, and writing skills; a proven track record of insightful evaluation work; be eager to produce written documents on the evaluation effort; and committed to working collaboratively with members of the CIE team based in Amherst, Massachusetts and with key stakeholder groups, including Twaweza. Scope of Work - Manage and oversee the design, implementation, and reporting of all evaluation activities; specifically,
- Maintain open and regular communication with Twaweza management; - Oversee workplans and performance of Cooperating Partners; - Prepare periodic written reports; - Maintain home office, Cooperating Partners, and consultant relations on a regular basis; - Monitor monthly expenditures of Cooperating Partners and ensure timely submission of reports and financial documentation. Expected Term of Service: On/about December 15, 2009 for one year with possible annual renewal to June 2014. Qualifications - 10 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in international contexts, especially developing countries (East African experience preferred). - Publications is desired. - Strong knowledge of evaluation methodologies including the design, implementation, and interpretation of large-scale household surveys. - Strong knowledge of and experience implementing participatory impact methodologies including the Most Significant Change methodology and other qualitative and quantitative participatory tools. - At least a Master’s degree in relevant field. - Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with citizen advocacy, basic services, and media. - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. - Excellent intercultural communication skills. - Willingness to live full-time in Tanzania with regular trips to Kenya and Uganda. - Thorough facility with the Internet and computer software, including: Skype, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and MS Word. How to apply Application Procedures: Electronic submission preferred. Send letter of interest outlining past experience, resume with names of references, and salary history to: twzcie@educ.umass.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Job opportunities at SUA 27/11/2009
Sokoine University of Agriculture invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for the following academic positions available in various academic departments and units. With the exception of veterinarians, for Tutorial Assistants, the general requirement is a minimum GPA of 3.8, whereas for those with postgraduate qualifications a minimum GPA of 3.5 at MSc/MA level will be applicable. In addition, for Veterinarians, they will be required to have been registered or initiated the process (evidence required) of being registered with the Veterinary Council of Tanzania. Salary packages and fringe benefits for various posts shall be as per Treasury Registrar’s Circular no 4 of 2008. The age limit is 45 years for all cadres with the exception of Tutorial Assistant whose limit shall be 35 years. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should be sent and submitted to the undersigned. The deadline for submission of letters of applications and other relevant documents will be Monday, the 14th December 2009 at 2.00 pm. Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Click HERE to Download File the advert containing opening positions. 
The MEASURE Evaluation Population & Reproductive Health Associate Award (PRH) is pleased to announce a small grants program to build the evidence base in family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), support the research efforts of developing country researchers and their institutions, and maximize opportunities to use research findings for decision-making. In order to know:
Columbia University’s International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) works in partnership with the Ministries of Health of Tanzania and Zanzibar to establish and strengthen HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in Kagera, Kigoma, Coast Regions and Zanzibar as well as national 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 (CDC), PERFAR and the support of the American People. The program seeks an Assistant Study Coordinator to oversee and manage all aspects of a public health evaluation related to testing an intervention aimed at HIV prevention among HIV-infected adults. It is expected that the results of this evaluation will inform the design of programs and ultimately contribute to the capacity of countries to provide high quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services. Position Title: Assistant Study Coordinator PWP (Prevention with Positives) – 1 Position Reports to: Study Coordinator PWP, ICAP-Tanzania Location: Dar es Salaam, with field travel up to 70% of the time Overall Job Function: Columbia University’s International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) works in partnership with the Ministries of Health of Tanzania and Zanzibar to establish and strengthen HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in Kagera, Kigoma, Coast Regions and Zanzibar as well as national 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 (CDC), PERFAR and the support of the American People. The program seeks a Study Coordinator to assist in oversee and manage all aspects of a public health evaluation related to testing an intervention aimed at HIV prevention among HIV-infected adults. It is expected that the results of this evaluation will inform the design of programs and ultimately contribute to the capacity of countries to provide high quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services. Position Title: Study Coordinator PWP (Prevention with Positives) – 1 Position Reports to: Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor, ICAP-Tanzania Location: Dar es Salaam, with field travel up to 70% of the time Overall Job Function: Organization(s): Marie Stopes International Country/Region: Kenya Contract Length: Full-time staff position Apply by: 11 December 2009 Reference No: M09/0079 Description Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a marketing-focused, results-orientated social business working in 43 countries worldwide, providing sustainable reproductive health/family planning services to 5 million clients each year. The Field Operations Manager, Franchising is responsible for supporting MSI's social franchising activities to ensure the organization achieves its intended impact to strengthen national health systems, improve the integration of MSI service delivery approaches and to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the reproductive health sector combined with experience in managing and implementing clinical social franchise programmes. Experience in marketing and demand generation, behavior change communication and monitoring and evaluation are desirable. This post involves extensive international travel (up to 60%). You must be pro-choice on abortion. Based in Africa (potentially Addis Ababa, to be confirmed), we are offering you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, whilst putting your skills to use assisting us to achieve our mission of ‘Children by Choice, not Chance'. Relocation assistance will be provided, where applicable. To apply, please review the job framework at www.mariestopes.org/careers and apply online. Closing date: 11 December 2009 Interviews: 1st interviews will be held w/c 14 December 2009 The 7th International Conference on Media, Religion and Culture will be held in Toronto from August 9 – 13, 2010, hosted by Joyce Smith of the School of Journalism at Ryerson University. The conference follows successful and stimulating meetings in Brazil, Sweden, the United States and Scotland. Our 2010 meeting will be as open to scholars as Toronto is to the world: a diversity of scholarly approaches to the study of a variety of media, of cultures and of religions. Call for papers: Hosted in one of the world's most diverse cities, the 7th International Conference on Media, Religion and Culture invites papers and panels addressing a wide range of content and methodological approaches. Past meetings have brought to the fore research into both very old and very new mediums of communication, with traditions ranging from ancient indigenous practice to the most recent cyber-ritual, from settings in the global north and south. Scholars as well as practitioners and professionals in the fields of media, religion and culture may submit abstracts for consideration. Graduate students are always very welcome. Topics may include (but are not limited to): * Issues specific to Canadian media, religions and cultures * The place of journalism at the nexus of media, religion and culture * Investigations of media and culture associated with non-Christian traditions * Studies involving hyperlocal examples of media/religion and culture * Ways in which media, religion and culture can be taught within university curriculum * Gender and our understanding of media, religion and culture Abstracts must include the title, the participant name(s) and institutional affiliation, contact information and a description of the proposal, up to 500 words in length. An online submission form will be found on this page before the due date. Note: English is the working language for this conference. Important dates: Paper and panel proposals due: Monday, March 8, 2010 Applicants notified by April 6, 2010 We look forward to welcoming you! For any questions, please e-mail Joyce Smith, host of the conference, at mrc@journalism.ryerson.ca Website: http://www.journalism.ryerson.ca/websites/cmrc2010/index.aspx | |||||||