Job Description
About Tsogolo La Thanzi – Healthy Future (TLT)
TLT is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to improving the life conditions of the people of Malawi through innovative program interventions informed by scientific research. Our vision is to improve the human condition of poor and marginalised communities using innovative scientific solutions in pursuit of a healthy future and happiness. TLT was founded in 2009 to implement social science and public health research. TLT has received a grant from UNICEF to design, co-create and implement local solutions to improve vaccine coverage among zero dose or under vaccinated children using design thinking or human centred design. TLT invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the six (6) positions that have been stated in this advert:
Job Title: District Project Coordinators
Job Purpose
Reporting to the director of programs. The District Project Coordinators position is a key field management role for implementation of local solutions to improve vaccine coverage among zero dose children. The District Project Coordinators will be part of the TLT program management team and will play a pivotal role in leading program management at the district and field level. The District Project Coordinators collaborate with field teams, stakeholders and community structures to deliver the various activities and outputs to communities served by the program.
Duties & Responsibilities
The District Project Coordinators responsibilities include:
- Conduct stakeholder meetings at district, traditional authority and community levels to ensure buy-in of local stakeholders into the Zero-dose program.
- Manage a team of district and local stakeholders through supervision, mentorship & coaching to deliver high quality community engagements.
- Lead the field teams in the execution of public health activities such as Creating demand for vaccinations and WASH programs among others.
- Manage field finance expenses prudently with proper accountability and transparency, in line with the finance policy.
- Develop weekly work plans, budgets and reports for field activities and ensure execution of the planned activities, in line with agreed upon targets
- Manage field data and reports for various activities through smart phone technology
- Ensure high adoption of Human Centered Design interventions in assigned locations through managing all the drivers of adoption, which include community knowledge, community ownership and promoter engagement.
- Take delegated responsibilities in logistical and field operation planning, supervision and reporting
- Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the director of planning
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences, or a related field. A master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a similar field would be a plus.
- Additional certifications or training in Social and behavior change communication (SBCC)vaccination programs, child health, or immunization would be beneficial.
- Fluency in English and local language spoken in the operational location, both spoken and written
- 5 years of experience in management of community-development project activities with an NGO, community-based organization or social enterprise
- Excellent communication skills and good public relations
- High-level discipline and good character while engaging with the community and their leaders, program teams and managers
- Community service attitude/ Passion to work in a rural community setting
- High level of integrity and stewardship
- Embraces teamwork and enjoys working in a team environment as a team champion
- Good computer skills, data entry and management skills for program performance reports
- Positive attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Working conditions
The District Project Coordinator position is both office and field-based positions. The incumbents will spend 50% of their time in office and 50% in the field.
Desirable qualities of candidates
The incumbent of this position will directly be engaged with community members at a local level and collaborate with local stakeholders.
The candidate must be able to travel by various modes of transportation and must also be able to navigate unfamiliar environments and adapt to different cultural norms.
In addition, the candidate should have the ability to work in less developed rural areas, which may have limited access to modern infrastructure and amenities. This may require the candidate to adapt to basic living conditions, such as limited electricity or running water, and be comfortable with potential challenges such as extreme weather conditions, insects, or wildlife.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Tsogolo La Thanzi, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. We believe in creating a workplace that is free from discrimination and where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for this position at TLT, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal access and consideration for all applicants. We strive to foster an environment that embraces diversity, respects individual differences, and promotes a culture of inclusion. By embracing a diverse workforce, we believe we can better serve our mission to use evidence to improve global wellbeing.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
TLT has no tolerance for physical violence and sexual harassment and has clear guidelines and recourses for its staff and collaborators to make available reporting and protection mechanisms and address any acts of physical violence and sexual harassment. TLT has PSEA policy for addressing the behavior of TLT staff and collaborators towards third parties and to protect vulnerable populations in the area that TLT serves from sexual exploitation and abuse at the hands of TLT staff and collaborators in order to ensure the integrity of TLT’s activities. TLT shall take measures to protect beneficiaries of assistance from SEA by their staff and associated personnel and to ensure adequate response when abuse occurs. All selected candidates will be required to complete a course and earn a certificate through the following link: https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=7380.
Submission of Applications
The positions are open to all individuals who meet the criteria outlined above and will be based at our Field Offices in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Kasungu, Machinga, Rumphi, and Thyolo districts. The selected candidates will report directly to the Program Manager and collaborate closely with the in-country program team. Interested applicants who meet the specified requirements should submit their application letters, along with a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV), names of referees, National ID, and copies of relevant certificates, to the following email address thanzijobs@gmail.comno later than12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Only applicants who fully meet the qualifications and are shortlisted for further assessment will receive an acknowledgment. The expected start date for employment is Monday, March 10, 2025.