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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

JOBS/ VACCANCY/KAZI

Introduction
Sikika is a nongovernmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. Sikika seeks to recruit the following candidates with immediate effect:
  • Head of Programmes (1 vacancy)
Responsibilities
  • Advise and coordinate the implementation of Sikika’s programmes through Heads of Departments. This will include timely presentation of plans and reports to Sikika’s Board of Directors and donors.
  • Oversee the implementation of annual work plans and budgets, as well as other activities that may be determined in conjunction with the ED.
  • Assist programme staff focusing on achieving results of agreed targets.
  • Mentor and coach program staff on networking and advocacy.
  • Mentor and coach programme staff on leadership and organizational development.
  • Implement and strengthen the monitoring framework for the Sikika programme strategy. This will include building an understanding within the organization that all decisions have the potential to further the organizational mission.
  • Oversee timely and quality reporting and documentation of Sikika’s activities.
  • Design and implement periodic impact assessments to measure changes in Sikika’s targets.
  • Identify and implement a strategy to close gaps in organizational development and advocacy skills among programme staff.
  • Mentor, coach and appraise all programme staff.
  • Advise and support the Executive Director and contribute to the overall conceptualization of Sikika’s programmes as well as the organization as a whole.
Key competencies: (a) Masters degree in Social Sciences. (b) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities. (c) Excellent writing and communication skills. (d) Strong analytical and statistical skills. (e) Experience in the implementation of strategic plans and advocacy projects including coalition building and sustaining joint action. (f) Clear understanding of Tanzanian governance and accountability structures. (g) Strong organizational and management skills. (h) Planning, financial management, and evaluation skills. (i) At least three years experience in a leadership position.
  • Head of departments - Medicines & Supplies (1 vacancy) and
  • Head of Health Care Governance & Finance (1 vacancy)
 Responsibilities
  • Carry out evidence-based critical policy (and budget) analyses of public planning and resource allocation, public expenditure management, performance management, public integrity and oversight roles & effectiveness.
  • Plan, direct, control and organize resources for the work of the department.
  • Implement the department’s activities, report in a timely manner, and engage in reflective planning.
  • Supervise department staff, set their performance standards, and appraise them based on these standards.
  • Report to the Head of Programmes and work as part of Sikika’s management team.
  • Write critical policy analysis reports and make presentations to stakeholders.
  • Participate in key health policy processes by central and local governments.
  • Form alliances and coalitions with partners, government and communities.
  • Carry out tracking studies and research work.
Key competencies: (a) Masters degree in Social Sciences. (b) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities. (c) Excellent writing and communication skills. (d) Strong analytical and statistical skills. (e) High level strategic and critical thinking ability and advocacy skills, including coalition building and sustaining joint action. (f) Clear understanding of Tanzanian governance and accountability structures. (g) Strong organizational and management skills. (h) Planning, financial management, and evaluation skills.
  • Head of Department - Media and Publishing (1 vacancy)
Key roles and responsibilities:
  • Co-ordinate Sikika’s communication activities and resources across a range of programmes and provide support to advocacy work.
  • Coordinate and manage timely production of the organisation’s communication tools such as newsletters, website, press releases, radio programs, notice board, radio station etc. and provide technical advice in developing and managing these tools.
  • Coordinate the production of TV and Radio spots.
  • Assist in the production and dissemination of publications which include briefs, books, posters, etc.
  • Oversee the documentation of all media work in both soft and hard copies.
  • Produce quarterly, mid-year and annual media progress reports.
  • Facilitate the engagement with media houses by making sure that press releases, articles and feature stories on Sikika's activities are published.
  • Make sure that reports come out with high quality design and ensure that the organization is up to date with advanced technologies.
  •  Supervise department staff, set their performance standards, and appraise them according to these standards.
  • Report to the Head of Programs and work as part of Sikika’s management team.
Desirable Qualities: (a)Masters in Mass Communication or Journalism. (b) At least three years of proven experience in media work and experience in IT and designing.
(c) Produce evidence of various kinds of media work completed. (d) Excellent writing and communication skills. (e) Skills and strong experience in monitoring, evaluation, and documentation is an added advantage.

Remuneration:

An attractive compensation package will be offered to successful candidates.

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send: (a) a cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job, (b) an updated CV which includes your contact details and (c) the full names and addresses of 3 references.

Send your application papers to:

The Executive Director, Sikika, P.O Box 12183, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by e-mail to jobs@sikika.or.tz.

Application Deadline: 4 April 2011.

LOVELY QUOTES

I can't write beautiful, lyrical poetry,
I can't put my words into perfect sentences,
I can't express all that is in my heart,
But somehow, "I love you"...
Says it all.

- Shaistha -

lovely poem

All I Need
Your love surrounds me like the air that I breathe.
Your kiss touches me as gentle as a breeze.
Your touch is as tender as that of a child.
Your hug is warm, meek, and mild.
Each day we grow older and its plain to see,
The love that you give me is all that I need.

Funny marriage quotes (Jokes)

A married couple are well suited when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time.
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Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.
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Marriage is like a bank account. You put it in, you take it out, you lose interest.
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SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Wednesday)

Richard Dunne's recent off-field spat with Aston Villa's coaching staff has made the Republic of Ireland centre-back a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United.
On-loan Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is likely to sign a permanent deal for Juventus at the end of the season, the Italian's agent has revealed.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Matt Jarvis's call-up to the senior England squad has sparked interest in the 24-year-old Wolves winger from Newcastle and Liverpool.
Full story: Metro
The father of Ajax's highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder Christian Eriksen has insisted the Dane will not be joining an English club, despite reported interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
River Plate midfielder Erik Lamela, considered one of South America's hottest young prospects, is set to become the subject of a summer bidding war after Tottenham and Liverpool joined Barcelona in a race for the 19-year-old Argentine's signature.
Full story: Metro
Fulham are favourites ahead of Bolton and Everton to sign Plymouth's hotly-tipped 17-year-old defender Jack Stevens.
Full story: Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has tightened the club's disciplinary code following the controversy over defensive duo James Collins and Richard Dunne's outbursts at Villa coaching staff a fortnight ago.
Full story: Daily Mail
Jim Magilton has accused Ipswich of engaging in a "long and unnecessary dispute" after the Northern Irishman won his court case to be paid compensation over his managerial dismissal by the Suffolk club in April 2009.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Rafael van der Vaart has admitted his growing frustration at being regularly substituted by Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, but added he expected the storm to blow over during his 10 days away from White Hart Lane on international duty with the Netherlands.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City's hopes of signing Barcelona full-back Dani Alves appear to have been dashed after the Brazilian, 27, agreed a new three-year contract at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Daily Mirror
AND FINALLY
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson says the Government will consider reintroducing standing areas at top-level football matches, 21 years after Lord Justice Taylor recommended terracing be outlawed in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster.
Full story: The Guardian

Ganso Eyes Europe Move
Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has revealed that the club's highly coveted playmaker Ganso has requested a move to Europe. With both Inter and Milan heavily linked with the attacking midfielder, a move to Serie A may well be on the cards for the free-scoring young Brazilian...
Alves Re-Signs With Barca
After months of speculation regarding the Brazilian's future, Barcelona full-back Daniel Alves has finally signed a contract extension with the Catalan club. The 27-year-old put pen to paper for a deal that sees him tied to Camp Nou until 2015, warding off any possible interest from Manchester City...

No Qualms Over Captaincy
John Terry has given his first press conference since being reinstated as England captain and claims none of the other players have any issue with the decision. The Chelsea star also admitted he spoke with Rio Ferdinand, but says he's delighted to be the Three Lions' skipper again...

Four More Years
Michel Platini, who was the only candidate who ran, was today re-elected as the president of UEFA for another four-year term. The 55-year-old former France international thanked friends old and new after his appointment, before vowing to crack down on fan violence and match fixing...
Inter's Report Card
With the season nearing its end, Goal.com's Adam Scime assesses how the Nerazzurri's new signings fared in their first season, and whether the club got it right or wrong in the transfer market. Each addition is given a grade, before a final overall mark is awarded for the club...

One Of Spain's Best
Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente believes Barcelona midfielder Xavi is one of the best Spanish footballers of all-time. The 31-year-old is set to claim his 100th international cap and has won both the European Cup and World Cup, marking a historic era for the Spanish side.
English Not As Good
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes that the top teams in the English Premier League have lost some of their earlier sheen this season and former Chelsea manager is also confident of getting past the challenge of Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

SPECIAL EDITION: AJALI YA FIVE STARS

































Wanawake are thinkers

Never Argue with a Woman.

One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside  cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.
Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out.

She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up,  and begins to read her book.
The peace and solitude are magnificent.

Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat.
He pulls upalongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am.
 
What are you doing?' 

'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?')
'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.  
'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'


'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment.   For all I know you could start at any moment.   I'll have to take you in and write you up.'

'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman.

'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden.

'That's true, but you have all the equipment.  

For all I know you could start at any moment.'


'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left.


MORAL:       Never argue with a woman who reads.    


It's likely she can also think.



  Send this to four women who are thinkers 


or men who can take it .


 
If you receive this, you know you're intelligent.

Monday, March 21, 2011

SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Monday)

TRANSFER GOSSIP
 
Manchester United are ready to beat rivals Arsenal to the signature of talented Southampton youngstwe Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who is set to move to Old Trafford in a £10m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is ready to outbid Tottenham for Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam this summer.
OTHER GOSSIP
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted that goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is a long way off being ready to play in the Premier League even after Manuel Almunia's weekend calamity - when he gifted West Brom a goal by rushing out of his area.
Full story: Daily Mail
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has called for video technology to be used in the Premier League after the Black Cats were the victims of a penalty blunder in Sunday's game against Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he is lucky to be still in a job after the Blues poor run of form this season.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Citizens Fall At The Bridge
What started out as a tame affair at Stamford Bridge came to life in the dying moments as goals from David Luiz and Ramires secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea over Manchester City. The three points see the Blues leapfrog their opponents into third place in the Premier League...

Inter Close Gap On Milan
Giampaolo Pazzini's well-taken second-half goal against Lecce led Inter to glory on Sunday in Serie A. Picking up the full three points against the struggling side sees coach Leonardo's charges close the gap on league leaders Milan to just two points, putting the Scudetto up for grabs...

Liverpool Sink Sunderland
Liverpool cruised to a 2-0 win over 10-man Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon, with the goals coming from a controversial Dirk Kuyt penalty and Luis Suarez strike. With the win, The Reds move up to sixth in the Premier League table, just seven points behind Spurs...

Carroll Returns
Andy Carroll is back in England's squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales, after recovering from an injury spell and returning to action with Liverpool. Meanwhile, coach Fabio Capello has sprung a double surprise by including Matt Jarvis and Kyle Walker...

CR7 A Doubt For Spurs
Real Madrid have suffered more bad news from the treatment table as Cristiano Ronaldo is potentially ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury. While CR7 is known for quick recoveries, the winger's availability to face Spurs on April 5 remains a serious doubt for the Blancos...

Berba Wants New Deal
Dimitar Berbatov is extremely keen to prolong his stay with Manchester United, reports in England suggest. The Bulgarian was the Red Devils' hero on Saturday after scoring their decisive goal against Bolton, and after a largely fruitful campaign he wants to remain at Old Trafford...

ARSENAL SHOW STRENGTH BUT THEIR DEFENDING WILL MAKE THEM CRY
It's been the most bizarre season in Premier League history, but for Arsenal, some things never change.

The Chelsea empire has imploded, Manchester United are top of the table in uncharacteristically unconvincing style and just ten points separates 20th place from seventh. For all the upheaval elsewhere, the Gunners' 2-2 draw with West Brom contained the perennial slapstick goalkeeping and defending we have come to expect from manager Arsene Wenger's error-strewn squad.

Since age, loss of form and controversy caught up with the 'Invincibles' back line of 2003-04 manned by Jens Lehmann, Lauren, Sol Campbell, Kolo Toure and Ashley Cole, the generation that followed has refused to follow in their stoic footsteps.

On Saturday, walking time bombs Manuel Almunia and Sebastien Squillaci were on hand again to throw a grenade into manager Arsene Wenger's dreams of the first piece of silverware since 2005. On the same afternoon as Dimitar Berbatov pulled United from the depths against Bolton Wanderers, crippling mistakes made comeback strikes from Andrei Arshavin and Robin van Persie moot.

Incisive passing, technical brilliance and an unplayable tempo was unleashed. The goals came from opposite ends of the spectrum, with Arshavin's missile worthy of a Soviet MiG fighter plane and Van Persie's slide tackle straight from the highlight reel of Newcastle United clogger Alan Smith.

West Brom only had to wait until just before the hour mark before 'chuckle brothers' Almunia and Squillaci turned an aimless Youssouf Mulumbu clearance into an open goal for Peter Odemwingie to tap home from outside the penalty area.
Such gifts are rarely handed out by Sir Alex Ferguson's men. They are made of far sterner stuff than that.

For years, the long suffering Arsenal faithful has urged Wenger to ditch Almunia and spend big on a Premier League proven centre-back. Instead, the Spaniard has been left in situ to flop when injury to the inexperienced Wojciech Szczesny, while cut-price Frenchman Squillaci has lived up to his fee.

The race isn't yet won by United. Arsenal are now five points behind them with a game in hand - away to Tottenham - to come. A small gap in points separates them. It is, however, the gaping chasm in attitude that will ensure Ferguson's 'unconvincibles' are spraying the champagne in May.

Monday, March 14, 2011

do you want another rap?

SPORTS AND GAME, GOSSIPS AND TRANSFERS (Monday)

TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester United plan to sign 20-year-old Atletico Madrid keeper David de Gea as a £15m replacement for Edwin van der Sar, who intends to retire at the end of the season. Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham are eyeing Bolton's 25-year-old centre-back Gary Cahill, who was a transfer target for Arsenal in January.Full story: Metro
Newcastle United midfielder Danny Guthrie is wanted by Championship side Nottingham Forest, who are keen to sign the 23-year-old on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
OTHER GOSSIP
The FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley looks set to be the most expensive ever domestic game to police. Full story: Daily Mail
Argentina's 1978 World Cup-winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti is in hospital with a lung infection. Several ex-players have sent messages of support to the 72-year-old, who is known as "El Flaco" (The Slim One).Full story: Daily Mail
AND FINALLY
Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman has introduced twice-weekly yoga sessions to the club in a bid to help players mentally and physically. "We don't do it because Ryan Giggs does it," he insists.Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United's 40-year-old goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is flattered by fans' calls for him to continue at the club for another year but the Dutch star will retire at the end of the season because he wants to go out at the top.Full story: the Guardian

Sevilla Shrink Barca's Lead
Sevilla earned a 1-1 draw against Barcelona in a pulsating match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. The oft-maligned Bojan Krkic opened the scoring, but a glancing header from Jesus Navas ensured a 1-1 draw and narrowed the Blaugrana's lead over rivals Real Madrid to five points...

Totti - King Of Rome
Francesco Totti blasted Roma to a 2-0 derby victory over city-rivals Lazio, who finished a dramatic encounter with nine men. With little over 20 minutes remaining, the Lupi's talisman smashed home a free kick from the edge of the box and added a stoppage time penalty to seal the points...

A Right Royal Battle
Manchester City have set up an FA Cup semi-final against city-rivals United, but they were made to battle hard by Championship outfit Reading. It took a goal from Micah Richards in the closing stages of the match to push Roberto Mancini's side a step closer to silverware...

Lucio In Inter Squad
Lucio could be set to feature against Bayern Munich after making Inter's squad for the Champions League encounter at the Allianz Arena. Leonardo has also named Andrea Ranocchia and Maicon in his squad, despite slight worries over the duo. The Nerazzurri depart on Monday...