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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: [email protected]. Attn: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Sikika. Application Deadline: September 28, 2014
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