Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. For 42
years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost,
hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families.
By putting evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality
health care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego is implementing a number of projects in Tanzania and wishes to recruit the following positions:
1. Position: Senior Technical Advisor, Community Engagement & Outreach– [1 position
based in Mwanza]
Position Overview: The Senior Technical Advisor, Community Engagement & Outreach will oversee technical design and management of strategic community engagement and outreach initiatives at the regional/district levels.
This Position will work closely with USAID Boresha Afya Lake and Western Zone project leadership to ensure programmatic leadership and integrity in engaging communities to improve quality, respectful, client-centered
and gender-sensitive integrated services for children, adolescents and adults of reproductive age and beyond.
S/he will provide leadership on engaging communities in situational and strategic behavior change communication,
designing project strategies, implementation, and monitoring of project results.
S/he will provide leadership in
engaging community stakeholders including working with local civil society organizations (CSOs) to support community-based interventions
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development or other health-related fields.
Minimum of seven years of experience in managing community and IEC/BCC health programs
including planning, designing, and evaluating community-based programs and development of
IEC/BCC materials
Knowledge of strategic planning, community mobilization, implementation, management and
monitoring and evaluation
Proven experience in gender, reproductive health and/or MNCH -related projects
Proven skills and experience in community engagement/mobilization, training, and working with community-based organizations and local government; and in creation of culturally and gender sensitive programs and materials;
Ability to develop productive working relationships with collaborators in the Local Government and
agencies and organizations in the program districts.
Experience working at community settings and in health facilities
Demonstrated expertise working in a leadership capacity with international donors, senior government
officials and policymakers
Fluent in English and Kiswahili, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Computer literate with Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications;
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
2. Position: Technical Advisor- Program Learning and Integration – [1 position based in
Dar es salaam]
Position Overview:
The Technical Advisor- Program Learning and integration will provide overall technical
leadership to the USAID Boresha Afya program and its partners on the integration of MNCH, Family Planning, Malaria and other interventions across the continuum of care, as well as knowledge management for program
improvement.
S/he will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for designing and implementing
project strategy for tailored implementation of integrated essential services package (MCH, FP/RH, and malaria) services in the project regions.
S/he will provide methodological support and facilitate the design, content development/adaptation, and delivery of effective learning strategies to positively impact performance, and lead
the team in synthesizing learning from the project for dissemination of results.
The Advisor will use the lessons
learned on integration from the districts/Regions to inform the national level dialogue and the
revision/development of appropriate policies and tools
Master’s degree in Public Health, demography or related field; possession of a clinical degree preferred [Phd will be an added advantage]
A minimum of 6 years of mid- to senior-level experience in designing, implementing or managing large,
complex, facility/community-level healthcare projects
Technical knowledge of MNCH, Malaria, FP, and community interventions
Experience working with government, NGOs, donors, and other relevant stakeholders
Ability to analyze multiple sources of data to identify data trends and provide recommendations on
project implementation
Ability to find creative solutions to knowledge-sharing issues and challenges within countries
Proven relationship building skills, as well as skills in facilitation, leadership and coordination
Technical expertise in gap analysis, change management, and results-oriented and decision-making skills
Strong leadership and technical capacity to support service delivery, at both facility and community levels
Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for
publication and oral presentation skills
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to
perform
Fluency in English and Swahili
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
3. Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analyst [1 position based in Dar essalaam]
Position Overview: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Analyst to provide design and execution of
data analysis plans for monitoring, evaluation and learning across Jhpiego’s portfolio including reproductive, maternal newborn and child health (MNH), including malaria and innovations.
The MEL Analyst will serve as
primary technical resource for designing and executing data analysis plans for monitoring, evaluation and learning
activities such as formative assessment, implementation research, enhanced routine monitoring, program surveys,
research and evaluation to inform programs decision making and communicate results.
S/he will work with partners to conduct analysis and lead efforts for quality assurance of data analysis procedures and outputs. S/he
will develop data management plans to guide the collection, entry, validation and analysis of data.
Master’s degree in statistics or related field (social sciences, public health, demography). A Phd will be an added advantage
Atleast 5 years of work experience in analyzing public health data (routine and research)
Ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least two of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access
Proven experience designing analysis plans and conducting analysis for routine data, formative
assessment, evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research
Proven expertise in managing IRB processes to ensure adherence to IRB policies and procedures related
to data security procedures
Demonstrated strong coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function
effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors
Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time
Experience in research and publication in peer-reviewed journals preferred.
Experience and understanding of the US government-funded programs framework
Excellent spoken and written English skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
Spoken and written Kiswahili preferred; Tanzania experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
Tanzanian nationals strongly encouraged to apply
4. Position: Technical Advisor Malaria inMNCH [1 position based in Mwanza]
Position Overview:
The Technical Advisor will lead the scale-up of approaches to malaria prevention, screening
and management particularly among pregnant women and under-five children.
S/he will provide technical assistance to integrate evidence-based Malaria interventions at both the facility and community levels across the continuum of care in reducing morbidity and mortality among women, newborns and under-five children
The Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership to support expanded coverage and scale-up of MiP interventions as a core component of comprehensive ANC. In this position, s/he will emphasize intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in addition to long-lasting insecticidal net use, effective case management for pregnant women with signs and symptoms of malaria, and administration of food supplements for preventing
anaemia.
The Advisor will also work with the broader malaria team of the project to ensure comprehensive and
integrated programming for Malaria prevention and case management.
Advanced degree in Medicine or Nursing and Midwifery or Midwifery
Strong clinical experience in application of Antenatal care, MiP and MNH competencies
At least 5 years of professional, management experience in public and or private health programs.
Demonstrated experience of working on PMI or other donor-financed projects will be added value
Ability to perform in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills.
Experience working with MOHCDGEC systems and personnel.
Effective facilitation skills both clinical and non-clinical.
Team player with experience in working in teams, managing multi-cultural staff, team building and
coordination skills.
Computer literate with skills in MS Office Suite.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
5. Position: Health Informatics – Analyst & Developer [1 position based in Dar es salaam]
Position Overview:
The HIO – Systems Analyst & Developer, will provide technical expertise in analysing
business processes involved in the pursuit of Boresha Afya project objectives for the purpose of defining digital
health solutions that should be brought to bear.
The position requires strong business skills and would be
responsible for reviewing, analysing and occasionally modifying systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing digital health systems.
A degree related to computer science or software development.
Must have field experience, with minimum of 4 years’ experience providing technical assistance for ICT interventions, preferably Health information systems
Competent in the use of ICT to support one or more of the following:
o health systems development and strengthening
o health care service delivery
o performance and quality improvement/assurance
o training, supporting and supervising health care workers
o behavior change communication
Skills and Aptitude
Mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
Programming languages such as C#, C++, PHP, Ruby, Python, JavaScript and Java
Working knowledge of relational databases, mobile apps, web and client-server concepts.
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
An understanding of the latest trends and their effect
Teamwork skills
Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends
6. Position: Finance Officer [1 position based in Mwanza]
Position Overview: Manage project’s day-to-day cash needs, travel requests, payments, procurement, contracts,
regional office finances, policies and procedures, consultants, travel and logistics, and project reporting. The
Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting issues at the regional level. S/he
will work under the direct supervision of Senior Finance Officer, and in close coordination with the technical
team to prepare and review MBM-RTZ project activity budgets at the regional level. She will also provide technical
assistance to sub-grantees on finance management
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration – Advanced Degree an added advantage
Basic accounting knowledge – CPA I or efforts in acquiring accounting qualifications or equivalent
Computers skills including use of spreadsheets and/or accounting packages.
Must have demonstrated bookkeeping skills, an understanding of maintenance of ledger entries,
cashbook and account entries and bank reconciliation.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience with audits and financial reviews
Knowledge of USAID regulations would be an added advantage.
Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.
Ability to travel up to 30% of time.
Understanding of USAID rules andregulations
7. Position: Program cum Administrative Assistant [ 1 position based in Zanzibar]
Position Overview: The Program Assistant cum administrative provides day-to-day support for project and
central office operations to ensure financial, contractual, and administrative functions of the project. S/he will
provide administrative support to project activities and operations, including coordinating the ordering and
shipping of materials for project activities, arranging lodging, transport and tracking related travel expenses, and
working with the Regional Program Coordinator to prepare activity budgets and procurement requisitions.
Required Qualifications:
Diploma with a good pass in English. Secretarial training and office management skills highly desirable
[Bachelor degree desirable] 2 years work experience.
Demonstrated basic accounting skills with experience in petty cash management.
Excellent computer skills (including MS Word, and MS Excel)
Previous experience in administration including development of budgets and correspondence
Previous experience in organizing meetings, agendas and handling cash advance payments
Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Previous experience working with USG funded programs and local implementing partners is highly
desired
Ability to work in an efficient and prompt manner in areas of correspondence, logistics for local travel,
filing, and record keeping.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Ability to travel up to 30% time
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8. Position: Finance Officer [1 position based in Shinyanga]
Position Overview: The Finance and Administration Officer to support the USAID-funded USAID Boresha
Afya Project in the Lake and Western Zones of Tanzania. This position will work collaboratively with Mwanza
finance staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity budgets. S/he will support the regional
finance team and oversee the operations functions in the Mara/Kagera regional offices to ensure the smooth day-
to-day implementation of Project activities. The Finance and Administration is expected to work collaboratively
with project team members to ensure project planning, development, resource availability, and management
activities function smoothly and efficiently.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration – Advanced Degree an added advantage
Basic accounting knowledge – CPA I or efforts in acquiring accounting qualifications or equivalent
Computers skills including use of spreadsheets and/or accounting packages.
9. Position: Administrative Assistant [1 position based in Shinyanga]
Position Overview: To provide activity planning and implementation support for the SAUIT-TZ Program
activities, including workshops, trainings, conferences, field surveys, project assessments, meetings,
administration support etc.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum O-level education and training in secretarial/Front Office operations (Diploma)
Basic computer skills
Experience working in a busy office within the private sector especially with an international organization
Basic computer skills.
Ability to operate and use a PABX phone system
A broad variety of front office/receptionist / admin / accounting/ human resources skills
Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under
pressure of deadlines.
Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.
Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and
Kiswahili.
Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization
Jhpiego offers a competitive package selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications and
relevant experience.
To apply please indicate the position title of the position you are applying for on the envelope or subject line of your e-mail.
Applications should also include an up-to-date CV with three contactable
professional references, a cover letter and your salary history.
Applications, which do NOT include ALL of these elements, will NOT be considered.
All applications should be sent through email:HRTZ@jhpiego.org Electronics applications are encouraged.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is
Friday, 17th March 2018, at 5:00 P.M.
Application letters to be addressed to
Human Resource Department, Jhpiego, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Caution to the applicants:
There have been some bogus adverts online that require candidates to apply through some email addresses of
public domains e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. Kindly note: HRTZ@jhpiego.org is the ONLY address to use
when you send your application for the above positions. Please ignore any of those adverts. We also do not charge
any application fee nor entertain any meetings or telephone calls. If shortlisted, you will get an official call from
our office and receive required steps. If you suspect any wrong – doing kindly write to the Director of Human
Resource through inquiries.tz@jhpiego.org
