Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 04, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
ELCT Health and Diakonia directorate is partnered with EGPAF under the support of the Hilton Foundation to implement the Malezi III project in four districts of the Arusha region namely; Karatu, Arusha DC, Arusha CC and Meru DC. Malezi III project is designed to integrate early childhood development interventions in the available systems of health services provision at health facilities and communities. Malezi III project will operate under the clinic and community-based SRH program in ELCT which coordinates the reproductive and child health services. ELCT will implement this project in line with its OVC project which is supporting the initiatives to improve access to HIV services for Orphans and Vulnerable children in 7 regions of Tanzania including Arusha. ELCT through the implementation of this project will also work with other partners implementing the clinic and community-based HIV services and the government in the mentioned districts. Community case workers and community health care workers will be trained to support the work both at the community and health facilities in the mentioned districts.

Required Qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Early childhood education, Public Health, Child development, psychology, social work, sociology or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in early childhood development, education, or related field
• Knowledge of early childhood development, theories, best practices, and current research
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• Experience in developing and implementing early childhood programs and services
• Knowledge of local community resources and services for young children and families
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software program.
• Job description:
• The officer will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services that promote the healthy growth and development of young children. The officer will work collaboratively with other professionals, community partners, and families to provide comprehensive and integrated support for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the integration of Early childhood development in other ELCT programs and projects especially on health such as Palliative Care (PC), Reproductive Health (SRH) and OVC program
• Organise meetings that are meant to identify and address gaps in the areas of Early Child
• Hood development integration.
• Develop innovative strategies, and implement and evaluate projects and services that support the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children that are reached with the Malezi III project and other programs and projects under the ELCT.
• Coordinate and conduct training for community health care workers (CHW)/Community case workers (CCW) and local community leaders who will support the project activities and interventions and lead the integration of early childhood development in the health provision systems.
• Provide consultation and support to health providers where the project is implemented, parents and caregivers on topics related to child development, behavioural management and positive parenting practices
• Work collaboratively with community and clinic partners, health facilities, other professionals, CHWs/CCWs, and families to ensure that the services are responsive to local needs and are integrated with existing services both at the health facilities and communities.
• Work with the CHWs/CCWs to develop and implement strategies to engage families in their child’s learning and development, including parent education and family support programs
• Monitor and report on project outcomes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with local agencies and organisations in the areas of implementation to identify and address gaps in Early childhood development services.
• Develop and manage project budget and ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Stay up to date on best practices in ECD with colleagues, volunteers, clinic and community partners.
• Represent ELCT in meetings, workshops and training on Early Childhood development and related topics.
• Ensure that child safeguarding is being adhered to by all parties involved in the implementation of the project and beyond.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the Health and Diakonia Director or the ELCT Management.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Send your application letter, academic certificates and resume with names of three referees and their contact information before the application deadline. The application letter should contain the address below;
Secretary General
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
P.O. Box 3033
Arusha, Tanzania

NB:
All applications MUST be sent by email through recruitment@elct.or.tz 
The HEADING for the application must state the position being applied for: Eg
“Application for ELCT CDD Position” or “Application for ELCT ECDCo Position”

Deadline for submitting the application is on 10th July, 2023 at 4pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. During that process, more details will be shared including other job conditions.


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