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Blood Donor Recruiter Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS)

Works under regional blood safety coordinator. Oversight of recruitment and mobilization of blood donation activities. Plan and implement effective strategies to mobilize, recruit and retain blood donors from low risk populations. In collaboration with the Marketing manager and regional coordinator set regional blood collection target and develop regional blood recruitment calendar. Set appointments for mobilization, collection to meet targets. Identify relevant organization and develop blood donor clubs. Work closely with MR to identify and establish linkages with relevant organizations for PPP and other support to the program. Work to achieve blood collection goals and ensure database of all blood donors so as to build a safe donor pool.
Coordinating all blood drives, responsible for advocating for blood donations/gives donor talk and relevant IEC materials during planned donations and identify key contact in different institutions for liaising and blood donation activities.

This position is based in the region but with constant travel in the region (Rukwa, Singida, Coast, Shinyanga, Kagera and Manyara.
Reports to: Regional blood Safety Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Compile and maintain a data base of all low risk blood donation sites
Prepare daily/ weekly/monthly/annual calendars for blood collection and targets
Mobilize community for blood donation
Set appointments for blood donation (3 days/week)
Identify existing clubs in schools i.e. scouts, health clubs, religious institutions, community groups and orient them using the donor club guidelines and collect blood
Ensure all the necessary equipment/supplies are prepared for each donation (checklist)
Conduct pre donation talk prior blood donation activity
Collaboration with other team members during the blood donation drive.
Compile donation reports
Visit sites near the office to introduce walk in donor site and welcome them for donation (2 times a week)
Ensure adequate supply of IEC materials and good public relations wherever blood donation activities are conducted
In collaboration with donor clerk ensure proper messages are sent to donation sites and blood donors.
Any other functions assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Knowledge
A degree /Diploma in Education, Marketing, Sales or Community development, journalism.
Experience, Skills
Must be an excellent communicator and must also possess the ability to gain credibility with others
Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively are required.
Good communications and training skills
Computer literacy- Microsoft word and excel
Working with blood donation program will be of added advantage

Application Instructions:

The successful candidate will sign a one year renewable contract
Remuneration
The remuneration for the above positions will be according to TRCS salary guides. Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications addressed to the Secretary General, enclosing curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th September, 2012 by email: info@trcs.or.tz , cc tabumkwawa@yahoo.com or by post to:

The Secretary General
Tanzania Red Cross Society
P.O Box 1133
Mikocheni, Plot 53, Old Bagamoyo Rd
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.