Assistant Team Lead – Health and Welfare at School of ST Jude

Assistant Team Lead – Health and Welfare

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Do you have the dedication to make a difference? Are you committed to ensuring the well-being of the next generation? If it sounds like we’re describing you, then keep reading!

About us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who you are

• Passionate about supporting the health and welfare of students

• Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Detail-oriented and organized with a keen ability to manage projects, logistics and tasks efficiently and accurately.

• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, able to inspire and guide a team towards shared goals.

• You go to sleep at night dreaming about making a positive impact on students’ lives.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the leadership of the Health and Welfare team, ensuring effective collaboration among school nurses, officers, and assistants

• Monitor and maintain records of student health cases, working closely with school nurses and ensure prompt communication of significant health cases to Academic, Head Office, and Boarding leaders

• Plan and oversee hospital visits, student dietary requirements, and First Aid training and refresher courses for the relevant teams

• Coordinate the annual health checks, managing recruitment logistics, schedules, implementation and ensuring adequate follow ups are made.

• Provide compassionate support and organize special welfare needs for students

• Compile and submit monthly health and welfare reports to the Community Relations Manager

Manage Health Check Project for our entire student community from inception to completion.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

• Proven experience in project management and leadership roles, preferably within the education or community development sector.

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet critical deadlines, and mentor colleagues effectively.

Why us

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania

• Join a flexible and supportive community of international and local employees

• Ample opportunities for career progression and development

• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

Are you interested?

Send your cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to: recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz  (subject line must include the reference number:  TSOSJ/HR/ CM/01/24

Applications close on 13th March 2024, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DISCLAIMER: 

PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES IN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS. THE SCHOOL OF ST JUDE DOES NOT REQUEST PAYMENT AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING THE OFFER STAGE. ANY PAYMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.