Summary
Date Posted: 15th April 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Currency: TZS , Value: 1250000 , Minimum: 875000 , Maximum: 3750000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
IMA world Health is beginning a patient support program for women referred to for cervical cancer from an affiliated screening site. The project is set to last from May 1st 2019 until February 28th 2020. The project will be focused on providing social support to women referred for suspected cervical cancer to Bugando Medical Centre (henceforth referred to as BMC) for treatment. Women will be provided free lodging at the hostel. We are seeking someone to manager that hostel where patients will stay when undergoing treatment.
IMA invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the position described below.
POSITION SUMMARY
The hostel manager to be based in Mwanza will coordinate and supervise hostel related activities including overseeing counseling services, cleaning staff, security or the compound, and meal preparation. The manager would ideally have some medical experience (e.g. as a nurse) in order to assist with communicating with program manager when a patient may require more specialized attention or in the event of medical emergencies. In collaboration with the program manager and patient navigator, the hostel manager will ensure women are being supported and know when and where to go from treatment at BMC.

Specific Roles
• Oversee counseling services at the hostel
• Manage purchasing of food and oversight of cook who will prepare food for patients
• Ongoing communication between referring screening site and team at BMC to ensure active following of patients’ status
• Manage cleaning services at the hostel, along with payment of utilities and repairs that may be required
• Assist in conducting patient surveys when requested
• Help provide program manager with medical updates or changes in women’s status during treatment
• Provide assistance in the case of medical emergency, ensuring woman is adequately attended to at BMC

Specific Skills Required
• Ability to manage several people and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner while maintaining good rapport with team members.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong management and team building skills.
• Ability to implement interpersonal communications.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Demonstrated experience supporting patients during the care-seeking process

Academic Qualifications and Experience
• Nursing or medical degree
• Experience working with patient populations, preferably women

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Note: The closing date for this position is Friday the 27th April, 2019, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Please apply via this Brighter Monday online application only, other forms of applications will not be considered. We are corruption free organization please do not be tempted and approached on it. The patient navigator will coordinate and supervise the treatment related activities for patients while being treated at Bugando Medical centre. https://www.brightermonday.co.tz/job/hostel-manager-5xd4np 

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