Laundry Attendant
Arusha
Maternity Africa
Maternity Africa is a donor supported, not-for-profit organisation preventing maternal and baby deaths.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Reference: MA/LA/KSS/10/06/22
Organization: Maternity Africa
Duty Station: Kivulini Maternity Centre, Ngaramtoni ya Chini – Arusha
Maternity Africa (www.maternityafrica.org) is a Christian-based, charitable, non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania. It is devoted to making childbirth safe by providing access to good maternity services and treatment of obstetric fistulae and other birth related injuries. We serve the poorest, most vulnerable women by providing free, quality reproductive health care. All programmes have been developed to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of mother and child by minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Maternity Africa is committed to its mission of making childbirth safe and demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ to all regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.
We are pleased to inform you that we are hiring a Laundry Attendant to join our Hospital. As a Laundry Attendant, you will be expected to wash, dry and iron staff and patients uniforms and hospital linens. You will be also responsible for sorting the laundry by color shades, soiling and materials. You should have exceptional knowledge of using dry cleaning equipment and various laundry techniques. If this is you, this job is yours!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing and other textile items.
- Removing stains from items using the appropriate procedures.
- Performing minor sewing duties.
- Tracking which items/uniform belong to whom.
- Keeping an updated inventory of laundry detergents and sewing kits.
- Tracking maintenance and repairs on laundering equipment.
- Ensuring that the facility/laundry room remains clean at all times.
- Arrange clothes in the laundry room as per the specifications.
- Perfom any other duties as assigned by the supervisor and line manager.
Key Qualification, Specifications and Experience
- Secondary School (O-level) Certificate.
- Certificate in Vocational Training in Laundry Operation/Dhobi.
- Prior experience in a similar role is preferable.
- Familiar with infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures.
- Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Capacity to lift heavy materials unaided.
Basic arithmetic skills. - Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Available to work shifts and on weekends.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their cover letter (Max of a Page), Curriculum Vitae (Max of 4 pages), Professional Certificates to [email protected]
Application should be sent by 30th June, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
Position: Procurement Officer
Reference: MA/PO/KAS/10/06/22
Organization: Maternity Africa
Duty Station: Kivulini Maternity Centre, Ngaramtoni ya Chini – Arusha
Maternity Africa (www.maternityafrica.org) is a Christian-based, charitable, non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania. It is devoted to making childbirth safe by providing access to good maternity services and treatment of obstetric fistulae and other birth related injuries. We serve the poorest, most vulnerable women by providing free, quality reproductive health care. All programmes have been developed to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of mother and child by minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Maternity Africa is committed to its mission of making childbirth safe and demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ to all regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized procurement officer to oversee purchases. In this position, you will play a key role in procuring high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for our organization. You will follow procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of current and incoming inventory, and be responsible for collecting quotations for various purchases need.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Solicit and analyse tenders from prospective suppliers and make recommendations to the Kivulini Tender Committee.
- Drafting and negotiation of purchase contracts for products and services necessary to the efficient running of the Kivulini Maternity Centre.
- Allocate purchase requests to preferred suppliers and ensure timely delivery of all required services.
- Develop a procurement strategy that ensures price effectiveness, product quality, regulatory compliance and robust supply alternatives for the most vital supplies.
- Liaise with the Tanzanian Food and Drug Administration, Tanzanian Bureau of Standards and the Tanzanian
- Revenue Authority to ensure all necessary import documentation is prepared consistent with Maternity Africa’s tax status.
- Liaise with the selected clearing agents to ensure the cost effective and timely transport of imported goods to the Kivulini Maternity Centre.
- Maintenance and protection of all documents relating to negotiated contacts and purchases.
- Validate supplier invoices for conformity with purchase orders and supply contracts and recommend them for payment.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Keep updated on changes in the marketplace, suppliers or legal requirements and make recommendations to minimise the impact Maternity Africa.
- Collaborate with Key personal to ensure purchases are within the requirements of the department and organization.
- Perform any other relevant duties as required by the management in the day to day running of the Kivulini Maternity Centre.
Key Qualification, Specifications and Experience
- Minimum of a diploma in Procurement or Purchasing and supplies management.
- At least 3 years’ Experience
- Strong competence with Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word
- Uncompromising Integrity
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional Certification in Procurement e.g. PSPTB or equivalent is a MUST.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their cover letter (Max of a Page), Curriculum Vitae (Max of 4 pages), Professional Certificates to [email protected]
Application should be sent by 30th June, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
Theatre Nurse
Arusha
Maternity Africa
Maternity Africa is a donor supported, not-for-profit organisation preventing maternal and baby deaths.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Reference: MA/TN/KHS/10/06/22
Organization: Maternity Africa
Duty Station: Kivulini Maternity Centre, Ngaramtoni ya Chini – Arusha
Maternity Africa (www.maternityafrica.org) is a Christian-based, charitable, non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania. It is devoted to making childbirth safe by providing access to good maternity services and treatment of obstetric fistulae and other birth related injuries. We serve the poorest, most vulnerable women by providing free, quality reproductive health care. All programmes have been developed to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of mother and child by minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Maternity Africa is committed to its mission of making childbirth safe and demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ to all regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.
We are looking for a competent Operating room nurse to assist during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
They need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain order and cleanliness in operating room.
Preparation of operating room with surgical equipment, sterile linens and supplies that will be needed during surgery. - Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques.
- Position and prepare patient on operating table
- Collaborating with Medical doctors and anaesthetists working in the suite regarding lists and equipment orders.
- Assist in ordering, storing and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies.
- Report damaged eqTheatre Nurse Job Vacancy at Maternity Africa uipment to clinical supervisor of surgery immediately.
- Keeping the records of the consumable surgical materials used during operation of each patient.
- Maintain the patient’s medical records, including monthly surgical procedure statistics.
- Ensure checklist is available to each patient before surgery.
- Adhere to safety standards and precautions
- Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned.
Key Qualification, Specifications and Experience
- Must be a registered Nurse by Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Must have atleast 1 year certificate training in Theatre Techniques/Management.
- Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
- Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
- Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
- In-depth knowledge of obstetric operation procedures
- Outstanding organizational ability
- A great team player with excellent communication skills
- Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their cover letter (Max of a Page), Curriculum Vitae (Max of 4 pages), Professional Certificates to r[email protected]
Application should be sent by 30th June, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
