New Job Opportunity at USAID (GHSC TA-TZ) Project

Project - e-Learning Advisor

AJIRA MPYA TANZANIA 2021 | NAFASI MPYA ZA KAZI 2021

Job Title e-Learning Advisor

Department/Unit Capacity Building

Location : Dar es Salaam or Dodoma

Reports to Senior Capacity Building Advisor

OVERVIEW:

The Global Health Supply Chain Program Technical Assistance-Tanzania (GHSC-TA-TZ) supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provides expert technical assistance to Tanzania to strengthen country supply chain systems across all health elements, e.g., malaria, family planning (FP), HIV/A1DS, tuberculosis (TB) and maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH). In coordination with in-country and development partners, GHSC-TA-TZ assists the Government of Tanzania by providing strategic planning and implementation assistance; improving the delivery of health commodities to service sites; providing capacity building support to broaden stakeholders’ understanding and engagement of the supply chain system; and strengthening enabling environments to improve supply chain performance.

JOB SUMMARY:

The e-Learning Advisor will work under the capacity building and data use work-stream, He/she will provide technical support in ensuring appropriate use of electronic technologies to promote learning and skills building on health supply chain aspects to the health supply chain community in the country. This post focuses on supporting the content development and use of an e-learning platform and electronic tools to support multimedia learning approaches in delivering health supply chain related topics based on best practices. He/she will work with in-country stakeholders including the MOHCDGEC, PORALG, MSD, Pharmacy Council, Health Laboratory Practitioners Council, eGA, Higher Learning Institutions, COSTECH, implementing partners, RHMTs/CHMTs and other stakeholders to support human resource capacity building in supply chain for Tanzania, using electronic media. His/ her priorities will also include supporting the implementation of cost- effective and sustainable training approaches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:
Activity and stakeholder management
Lead the overall e-learning activity, collaborating with identified stakeholders
Implement the e-learning project plan
Plan, coordinate and implement advocacy activities on the use of the developed health supply chain e-Learning modules
Routinely convene identified stakeholders to present progress on development, and key actions needed from each stakeholder
Routinely monitor the status of implementation of e-learning activities in the GHSC-TA-TZ workplan, identifying and addressing obstacles to implementation
Content development and use
Coordinate and facilitate the development of new health supply chain e-learning modules
Work with GOT and key stakeholders to identify learners and support their assessment and use of the e-learning platform
Technology
Use software to develop and/or update eLearning training content
Train staff and stakeholders on the use of the eLearning training content development software.

Implementation and evaluation of the use of eLearning.
Support the monitoring of the use of eLearning modules and facilitate updates as needed
Lead the evaluation of the use of the fully-developed and uploaded eLearning modules for health supply chain
Coordinate the launch of the e-learning platform

Other capacity building work
Participate in the identification, planning, implementation and coordination of other interventions needed to address human resource capacity in the supply chain by supporting the GOT, development and implementing partners,
Ensure all up-to-date versions of training materials and other supporting documents are available.
Complete and submit written technical and trip reports in a timely fashion,
Work with other GHSC-TA-TZ staff to help identify resources and/or performance improvement needs in order to advance the goal of commodity security.
Provide inputs to the operations team to budget for capacity building activities including meetings, training, and other activities.
Ensure timely submissions of all relevant GHSC TA-TZ deliverables
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants for this position should be Tanzanian nationals or lawful residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
Degree in Education, Statistics, Computer science, Health Sciences, Organizational Development or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Basic knowledge of a wide range of e-learning systems and a detailed understanding of learning agenda, personnel development planning, and transferable skills training
Knowledge on e-learning platforms (e.g. Moodle) management and administration
Experience developing and implementing e-learning initiatives for development projects
Experience in developing training content
Conversant with scripts development and review
Able to use the Articulate 360 software
Ability to lead activities/discussions/meetings involving the participation of up to 10 people.
Familiarity with the Tanzanian health supply chain and stakeholders is strongly desired
Ability to take appropriate action to ensure urgent problems are resolved as quickly as possible, perhaps taking direct independent action
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of leading practices related to human resource capacity building for supply chain management is desirable.
Ability to plan own daily schedule, prioritize, arrange meetings and use resources effectively.
Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and ability to work in a team
Experience working with the Government of Tanzania and/or other NGOs preferred.
Excellent written and verbal English and Swahili.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant to the work.
Experience in monitoring implementation of activities implementation
Good skills in writing technical reports
Able to travel for an extended period in-country to support technical activities.
Able to travel internationally to attend training and conferences.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their cover letters, Curriculum Vitae with names and contact details of 3 work related references, enclosing certificate copies of relevant education and training,

Submission may be sent to – ghsc.recruitmenttz@gmail.com by 16th Dec 2021

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.

GHSC is an equal opportunity employer.

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