SOCIAL WORKER (2 POSTS)New
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MDH is a non-governmental organization, with intent to contribute towards a robust health system, able to support delivery of quality health services through evidence based interventions and ultimately have a healthier and prosperous society. MDH works in partnership with various organizations including local and international research institutions to support implementation of operational research activities to improve health care delivery service in Tanzania mainly provision of HIV care and treatment services, maternal and child health, nutritional interventions, prevention and control of Non Communicable Diseases
The Organization is now looking for a competent person to fill the under mentioned position
POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER (2 POSTS)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Job summary
The Social worker is a motivated person who will provide support in execution of the Uzazi Bora research project. She/he will be responsible to the Research Assistant Supervisor and the duties will include but not limited to:
Perform day-to-day data collection at community.
Contacting the selected study participants to discuss their experience during recent delivery and their involvement
Respond appropriate to questions that the participants may have regarding the study
Scheduling time for visiting the participants at community
Conduct data collection using Community follow Up questionnaire
To ensure proper filling of data collection tools
Ensure that all data collected is kept physically secured all the time before submission to supervisor
Adhere to study SOP
You are required to sign in/out in the attendance sheet on daily basis
Daily submission of correctly filled data collection tools to onsite supervisor
You will be required to attend all study project coordination meeting during the implementation of the project
Reporting time will be at the beginning of your working schedule including weekend and public holidays
NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least Diploma in Social work
Other skills and abilities
The Incumbent must be proficient in the following areas:
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in record keeping
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning participants details.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time and observing deadlines
Honest and trustworthy, respectful and adherence to medical ethics.
Know how to speak/read and write Kiswahili and English
Asset: previous experience in conducting research and/or data collection at community
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for the above position should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a detailed copy of their resume, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees.
Applications should be submitted by 12:00pm Wednesday 30th July, 2014, to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail
mdh@mdh-tz.org or through P.O. Box 79810 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted..
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