- Bachelor’s degree in direct relevance to local government and community engagement including public administration, community development, health systems management, public policy advocacy or lower qualification with 6 years of progressive local government and community engagement experience.
- At least 5 years’ experience managing activity implementation at council level through local government structures. Experience working with CHMTs and WDCs preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience managing donor-funded health programs in Tanzania. Working knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR is desirable.
- Experience coordinating facility and community health programs.
- Experience supporting advocacy and implementing strategies through local government to integrate and sustain donor-funded health programs and services.
- Field-oriented and comfortable working with, maintaining good relations and influencing local government officials at district and sub-district levels.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in Kiswahili and English.
- Demonstrated self-management (e.g. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability, diplomacy).
- Ability to operate a motorcycle and valid riding license or willingness to take lessons to operate a motorcycle and obtain a riding license within three months of appointment.
- Competency using MS Office (email, Word, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to live in any district town in Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida or Tabora regions.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers those contacted during work.
- Planning and negotiation skills required
- Good level of computer literacy, conversant with all Microsoft products
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.
