Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity Tanzania (Ciheb-Tanzania) is a local NGO formed out of the University of Maryland Baltimore’s (UMB) Tanzania programs. CIHEB-Tanzania has demonstrated experience in implementing Health Programs including TB & TB/HIV projects in Tanzania as an affiliate of UMB and currently as an independent local organization. CIHEB has implemented two WHO funded grants, wave 2 and wave 3 which supported NTLP to increase case detection of TB through contact tracing, intensified case finding, capacity building of TB testing labs, capacity building in M&E and reporting in four regions. We are looking for a Project Coordinator.
Responsibilities :

• Coordinate TB and COPD integration activities to ensure successful implementation and alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop training materials, SOPs, job aids, and data collection tools.
• Support data collection and reporting from health facilities for accurate and timely reporting.
• Organize and conduct orientation sessions for healthcare workers and community health workers on TB and COPD integration.
• Provide ongoing support to healthcare workers in screening, diagnosing, and managing TB and COPD cases through supervision and mentorship.
• Facilitate training sessions through virtual platforms like Project ECHO
• Assess project progress, address issues, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
• Engage with community leaders and the media to promote TB and COPD integration efforts.
• Manage distribution of supplies and equipment for project activities.
• Conduct regular field visits to healthcare facilities and community sites to support project implementation.
• Maintain project documentation by creating and updating work plans and reports.
• Engage with stakeholders in mapping CHWs in supported health facilities
• Coordinate quarterly regional data review meetings with HCWs, PO-RALG, R/CHMT and NTLP to monitor progress and develop mitigation plans
• Provide technical assistance to ADDO dispensers and CHWs  to support TB and COPD screening and referrals activities
• Coordinate TB and COPD screening outreaches/interventions in high-risk areas
• Attend meetings, consolidate and write reports, and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences in supported facilities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the project’s success.

• In-Depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS, TB/HIV.
• Understanding TB indicators reported by NTLP in Tanzania
• Ability to interact proactively with health facility teams and the council and regional health management teams
• Ability to monitor and provide technical expertise to Health care workers in supported health facilities
• Ability to analyze data and report back in the most efficient and understandable manner
• Self-motivated, team player

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other health related field.
• Experience in   HIV/TB Care and Treatment services is critical
• At least 3 years’ experience working with local health facilities in delivery of HIV/AIDS and TB services
• Ability to work independently and manage various tasks in a team setting
• Experience with Donor- funded projects is highly desirable
• Excellent knowledge of various National and World Health Organization guidelines on TB management.
• Prior experience in capacity building, such as planning and facilitating training and providing technical assistance is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in curriculum development, clinical teaching and conducting trainings.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
• Must be a computer literate with knowledge and skills in MS Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. PowerPoint. Knowledge of any Statistical data package will be an added advantage