Senior Knowledge Management and Knowledge Translation Job Vacancy at Ifakara Health Institute

Organisation: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Position: Senior Knowledge Management and Knowledge Translation

Location: Tanzania

Job Opening Date: 3 November 2026

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Remuneration: Competitive package based on IHI salary scales

About Ifakara Health Institute

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading health research organisation in Tanzania, committed to improving health and wellbeing through research, innovation, and evidence-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

1. Knowledge Management and Translation Strategy

• Develop and implement a Knowledge Management and Knowledge Translation (KM/KT) strategy aligned with national and global programme learning agendas.
• Work with the IHI Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team, Ministry of Health (MoH), and other implementing partners to capture implementation learning, clinical insights, and systems-level experiences across programme-supported sites.
• Translate complex data, evaluations, and learning into clear, actionable products for different audiences, including MoH, PMO-RALG, managers, clinicians, donors, and communities.
• Support the development of decision-focused briefs, dashboards, scorecards, and synthesis products.
• Work with the Programme Manager and Technical Leads to ensure learning informs programme adaptation and scale-up decisions.
• Collaborate with M&E teams to translate data and MEL findings into practical knowledge.
• Synthesise lessons on institutionalisation, financing, and government ownership to strengthen health systems and support scale-up.

2. Learning and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and support communities of practice among clinicians, managers, and programme implementers.
• Facilitate learning exchanges, reflection workshops, and peer-to-peer learning at national and subnational levels.
• Coordinate knowledge-sharing activities with relevant stakeholders and implementing partners.

3. Development of Knowledge Products

Lead the development of high-quality knowledge products, including:

• Dashboards and story maps.
• Reports and policy briefs.
• Infographics and presentations.
• Tools and datasets.
• Videos, blogs, and news stories.
• Case studies and implementation guides.
• Technical summaries and visual learning products.

Ensure that all knowledge products are timely, user-centred, and aligned with government priorities.

4. Knowledge Dissemination and Policy Support

• Coordinate dissemination of knowledge products through national platforms and partner networks.
• Support national reviews, Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and policy processes with synthesised evidence.
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• Ensure that research findings and programme learning are communicated effectively to support decision-making.

Required Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills:

• Knowledge Management and Knowledge Translation skills.
• Data visualisation skills.
• Strategic communications leadership skills.
• Digital media strategy skills.
• Strong synthesis, communication, writing, and creative skills.
• Understanding of learning health systems, adaptive management, and the use of evidence.
• Ability to work across technical, policy, and implementation teams.
• Stakeholder collaboration and engagement skills.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Academic Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Communications, Multimedia, or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least 2–5 years of relevant working experience in knowledge management, learning, or evidence-to-policy roles within health programmes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) or health systems programmes.
• Experience working with government counterparts, implementing partners, and donor-funded initiatives.
• Proven ability to translate complex evidence into clear, decision-focused outputs.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Swahili proficiency is highly desirable.

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate in accordance with Ifakara Health Institute salary scales.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ifakara Health Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. The Institute prohibits discrimination of any kind during recruitment and employment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, in compliance with the labour laws of Tanzania.

Important Recruitment Notice

Ifakara Health Institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to disregard any written or verbal requests for payment in exchange for a job offer or interview, as such requests may be fraudulent or suspicious.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should carefully review the job requirements and application instructions before submitting their applications. Applications should be submitted through the Ifakara Health Institute official recruitment portal using the link below.

Official Application Link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: 16 November 2026