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 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:  Singida  Rural  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  

ü Working  closely  with  office  of   the  District  Commissioner  and  District  Council   to  ensure  

smooth  implementation  of  SAM  activities  in  the  district.    

ü Coordinating   and   supervising   activities   of   SAM   team   in   the   district   especially   those  

related  to  Health  and  HIV/AIDS  at  district  and  facility  level.    

ü Organize   /   attend  periodic  meetings   at   community   level   to  mobilize   citizens   and   raise  

their  awareness  on  accountability  issues  

ü Attend   all   Full   Council   meetings   to   track   commitments   and   decisions   made   for  

monitoring  of  SAM  district  action  plan  

ü Promptly   share   with   respective   departments   issues   that   come   up   during   the  

implementation  /  monitoring  of  activities  in  the  district  

ü 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  

ü Encourage  dialogue  on  health  related  issues  between  citizens  and  their  leaders  at  village  

and  ward  level    

ü 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  

ü Drafting   and   sharing   progress   made   to   head   of   Field   Office   on   weekly,   monthly   and  

quarterly  basis  

ü 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:  

ü Making   follow   up   on   reported   cases   of  misconducts   /   unethical   behaviors   of   health  

workers  at  facility  level  

ü 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  

ü Distribute   Sikika   publications   and   track   how   such   publications   support   citizens   in  

understanding  critical  issues  and  how  such  information  enables  them  to  take  actions  

ü 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  (Dodoma,  Singida  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.      Application  Deadline:    September  28,  2014