About STEPS Tanzania
STEPS Tanzania is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in 2017 and officially registered in November 2019 under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act No. 24 of 2002, with registration number 00/NGO/R/0810.
Zonal TB Officer (1 Post)
Reports to: Zonal Coordinator/STEPS TB Project Coordinator Duty Station: Mbeya Work Environment: Office-based, 60% field travel required, 10% on-call duty.
Job Summary: The Zonal TB Officer will provide technical and leadership oversight in the implementation of Community TB interventions. S/he will ensure timely, high-quality, and effective delivery of TB services in compliance with national and Global Fund guidelines. S/he will provide overall leadership in the design, planning, and rollout of innovative approaches for effective implementation.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support the Zonal Coordinator in the implementation of Community TB interventions.
- Collaborate closely with regional and district TB coordinators/focal persons and CBOs/CSOs to ensure smooth implementation of planned TB interventions in respective regions/districts.
- Coordinate the implementation of all planned activities in respective regions/districts.
- Coordinate training activities and ensure adherence to national guidelines.
- Prepare and timely submit detailed activity reports, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports.
- Provide supportive supervision to all project implementers in respective regions/districts to ensure quality implementation of project activities.
- Supervise Community Health Workers (CHWs) on their routine service delivery.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, sociology, social work, community development, or any other related discipline.
- At least three years of experience in public health, preferably in TB-related services.
- Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or international NGOs is an added advantage.
Zonal KVP Officer (2 Posts)
Reports to: Zonal Coordinator/STEPS KVP Coordinator Duty Station: Dar es Salaam and Mbeya Work Environment: Office-based, 60% field travel required, 10% on-call duty.
Job Summary: The Project Officer for Key and Vulnerable Populations will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of comprehensive packages of behavioral, structural, and biomedical interventions targeting key and vulnerable populations within the STEPS implementation regions. S/he will work closely with Local Government Authorities, health facilities, and other implementing partners for linkages and tracking of services provided to KVP.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, sociology, social work, community development, or any other related discipline.
- At least three years of experience in public health, preferably in HIV-related services.
- Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or international NGOs is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with relevant international and national guidelines and regulations related to HIV and AIDS programs.
- Experience working with key and vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, injection drug users, transgender individuals, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Experience in program planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure project milestones are met.
Driver (3 Posts)
Reports to: STEPS Administration Officer Duty Station: Dar es Salaam and Mbeya Work Environment: Office-based, 60% field travel required, 10% on-call duty.
Job Summary: The Driver will perform duties of driving the project vehicle to assure safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or equipment/supplies from various destinations. S/he has to ensure the vehicle is kept safe and secured.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide periodic usage reports of the vehicle, including total mileage, fuel consumption, and any other related expenditure.
- Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, the driver safety manual, and any other instructions given by the supervisor or management.
- Ensure the filling of the logbook for each travel allocated.
- Handle the transport of all staff, visitors, and equipment/materials as required.
- Maintain vehicles, including fuel, lubrication, oil, interior, and exterior.
- Prepare mileage and fuel consumption reports.
- Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of the assigned vehicle.
- Maintain vehicle first aid kit, communication equipment, and fire extinguisher.
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
- Ensure all major incidents are reported immediately, e.g., renewal of insurance cover, car accidents.
- Ensure the vehicle is always in good running condition through daily checks.
- Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of the vehicle as per schedule and report mechanical issues promptly.
- Support logistics and administrative functions when needed.
- Adhere strictly to government, organizational, and donor road security and safety procedures/policies.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Certificate of Secondary Education or Driving Certificate from a reputable driving college.
- Certificate of Advanced Driving Course from NIT or VETA.
- Driving License class B, C, D, and E.
- At least three years of work experience as a driver, with international organizations or local NGOs.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform routine checks (e.g., oil changes, tire rotations) can be valuable.
- Ability to adapt to different weather conditions, traffic situations, and road environments is important.
- Awareness of and adherence to all road safety regulations and protocols.