Thamini Uhai Recruitment: Advocacy and Communication Officer

About Thamini Uhai

Thamini Uhai, formerly World Lung Foundation, is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization committed to reducing maternal and early neonatal mortality and strengthening health systems in underserved rural areas. Since 2008, Thamini Uhai has partnered with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, implementing impactful initiatives.

From 2008 to 2019, Thamini Uhai collaborated with Bloomberg Philanthropies to enhance quality Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care services. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Local Government Authorities, the organization pioneered and scaled birth companionship as a crucial component of respectful maternity care across 27 health facilities in Kigoma, Katavi, Geita, and Mwanza Regions.

Partnership Program for Maternal and Newborn Health Improvement in Tanzania

Thamini Uhai has secured funding for the implementation of the Partnership Program for Comprehensive and Integrated Maternal and Newborn Health Improvement (Mjamzito na Mtoto Salama) in Tanzania. This ambitious five-year program, jointly supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Gates Foundation, will be executed in three regions of Mainland Tanzania and will be implemented in two phases:

• September 2025 to June 2027
• July 2027 to June 2030

The program will be implemented in the following regions:

• Geita
• Katavi
• Kigoma

This initiative aims to accelerate the achievement of 2030 SDG targets by improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Tanzania. It will achieve this by strengthening the delivery of quality and respectful Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC), including postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management, antenatal care, and comprehensive newborn care, with a special focus on scaling up care for small and sick newborns. The program will also provide strategic technical support to the Ministry of Health in reviewing technical guidelines and associated learning resources.

In line with this, Thamini Uhai is seeking to recruit qualified individuals for the following position:

Advocacy and Communication Officer (1 position)

Department: Program

Reports to: Advocacy and Communication Manager

Assignment type: Full-time

Location: Geita

Length: One year

Position Summary:

The Advocacy and Communication Officer will provide leadership and technical oversight for Social and Behavior Change (SBC) and communication functions within the Mjamzito na Mtoto Salama project. This role ensures that community engagement, health promotion, and program visibility efforts are strategically aligned, evidence-based, and delivered to high-quality standards. The officer will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of SBC and communication strategies in alignment with program objectives, national priorities, and donor requirements, while offering technical guidance to partners and government stakeholders on effective approaches. Responsibilities include overseeing capacity strengthening, performance monitoring, and mentorship activities in collaboration with community leaders and local governance structures. The role ensures that complex maternal and newborn health interventions, supply chain strategies, and systems strengthening initiatives are translated into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communication products. Furthermore, it will strengthen program positioning through consistent, high-quality messaging, lead documentation and knowledge management to capture and disseminate program achievements and lessons, and establish monitoring systems for performance tracking and adaptive improvements. The officer will also ensure compliance with donor visibility and reporting requirements and coordinate budget planning and resource utilization for SBC and communication activities to support efficient, accountable, and results-oriented implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction for program positioning, communication, and recognition across stakeholders and platforms.
• Ensure all communication outputs meet donor expectations and facilitate structured, responsible engagement with media and public audiences.
• Translate complex technical content into clear, high-quality materials accessible to diverse audiences.
• Capture, organize, and disseminate program knowledge to support learning, accountability, and scale-up.
• Strengthen reporting processes through clear, evidence-based communication of program progress and results.
• Drive online visibility and engagement through strategic utilization of digital platforms and content.
• Support alignment and effective communication among all stakeholders involved in program implementation.
• Advance policy engagement by translating evidence into compelling messages that support decision-making.
• Ensure effective communication planning, execution, and follow-up for program events and campaigns.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, ensuring communication adheres to ethical, legal, and donor requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong academic foundation and relevant professional experience in communication within development or health programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Health, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communication within development or health programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded programs and government institutions.

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) as one consolidated PDF document to hr@thaminiuhai.or.tz. The subject line of the email should clearly state the position applied for. Applicants are required to include three (3) professional referees with valid contact details in their CV.

Application Deadline: 15th May 2026

Please Note:

• Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not been contacted by 19th May 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Non-discrimination Statement:

Thamini Uhai's recruitment processes are driven by diversity, fairness, and merit, aligning with the organization's mission, vision, and values.