Training Coordinators (2)

at Henry M. Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
Location Mbeya, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted October 12, 2023
Category Management
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview
The Training Coordinator will assist the training department with scheduling of trainings, resource mobilization, training logistics and adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all HJFMRI supported training activities. The Training Coordinator is expected to work closely with other teams within HJFMRI (especially finance, procurement, logistics and communication) to ensure training activities are implemented strictly according to schedule, budgets and the prevailing HJFMRI policies. The Training Coordinator will review all training requests and support the respective technical advisors accordingly. This position is based in Mbeya and will involve traveling to different areas across the Southern Highland Zone and reports to the Training manager.

Main Roles and Responsibilities
• Receive and process all training requests according to prevailing HJFMRI procedures.
• Prepare training schedules and calendars according to HJFMRI annual training plan.
• Follow up with respective departments (procurement, finance, logistics) to plan for and obtain logistics and supplies for all scheduled training activities.
• Institute controls in all HJFMRI training activities, including maintaining attendance registers for participants and ensuring training costs (per diems, refreshments etc.) match with evidence of participation. 5) Collect relevant data for evaluating HJFMRI training programs.
• Send out invitations for trainings and follow up for confirmation of participation.
• Coordinate strict adherence by all staff, to schedules, budgets and prevailing HJFMRI policies in all training activities.
• Participate in revision of training materials and tools.
• Liaise with the Training manager and respective technical advisors for each scheduled training to package participants’ training materials (handouts, stationaries, and other supplies).
• Review every post-training reconciliation and ensure consistency with prevailing SOP.
• Prepare the training ARF and PR from the approved SOW to facilitate smooth running of trainings.
• Support projects to ensure best practices in training development are incorporated and used in HJFMRI’s training materials.
• Assist in strengthening the capacity of HJFMRI staff in training methods.
• Assist in building the training capacity in HJFMRI’s partner organizations.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, health or related field required.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with the Tanzanian health system and donor funded NGOs preferred.
• Large donor experience required; prior DoD, USAID, or CDC and experience working with international NGOs in a cross-cultural setting preferred.
• Proven experience in administering in-service training programs for health care workers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.
• Excellent organization and communication skills including a demonstrated ability to write technical documents and give state-of-the-art presentations.
• Analytical, problem solving and exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain sound relationships with multi stakeholders; competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Ability to multitask, successfully manage work pressure, with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.
• Positive attitude, strong team player, and ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge and skills in training materials development.
• Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Applying Instructions

All applications (cover letter and updated CV with three professional referees, in PDF format) should be submitted to recruitment@wrp.or.tz not later than 13th October 2023. Hand-delivered applications shall not be accepted. To be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. As detailed in the job description(s) below, those who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

HJFMRI is an equal-opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to Apply. 

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